United Kingdom - Scotland • Insurance
Slater and Gordon
Embedded in the firm's wider UK network, Slater and Gordon's clinical negligence department provides assistance with a broad spectrum of matters, including fatal claims, psychiatric injury and delayed diagnoses of cancer. Described as ‘a force to be reckoned with,’ Sarah McWhirter oversees the team and has a broad practice that covers obstetric, birth and surgical injury claims. Associate Fiona Fowle, who handles brain injury, spinal injury and fatal claims, and solicitor Claire Paterson, who deals with a wide range of complex medical negligence cases, are other key contacts.
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‘Robust firm that provides clear instructions and is well organised.’
‘Claire Paterson: Clear communication regarding cases and well organised.'
‘The individuals I have worked with stand out as exemplars in their field; they are knowledgeable, experienced and resourceful.’
‘The team is strong and committed.’
‘Sarah McWhirter is a force to be reckoned with. She is incredibly organised and has a fantastic in-depth knowledge of the field. Claire Paterson is more junior in the team but does her work very impressively.’
‘Sarah McWhirter and Fiona Fowle are the agents at this firm I have the most contact with. They all have a great depth of knowledge in this field. We find them approachable and friendly, and they are able to communicate complicated legal issues in a manner that clients can understand and appreciate.’
‘A highly professional and dedicated team, providing an excellent customer service.’
‘I deal mainly with Sarah McWhirter. Sarah is one of the most talented and knowledgeable lawyers within the field of medical negligence in Scotland. Her subject matter knowledge and customer care are second to none.’
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Sarah McWhirter