Appointed by NHS Resolution, acting for several NHS trusts, as well as healthcare specialists and insurers, DWF’s healthcare and insurance department is adept at handling a range of complex and high-value clinical negligence claims. The team is comprised of directors Caroline Calder and Rachel Thompson in Newcastle, who ‘deliver sensible and to-the-point legal advice with a vibrancy and approachability that is unmatched’; the pair co-lead the NHS resolution clinical negligence work. Senior associate Helen Fletcher and associate Rebecca Walton are also both experienced in defendant work.
Testimonials
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- 'The team provides a tailored approach for each client, and it brings incisive minds to any litigation.'
- 'Caroline Calder is one of the best in the business. If she can't negotiate or fight her way to an excellent outcome for the client, then nobody else is going to be able to.'
Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- Axis Specialty Europe SE