Praised as ‘simply the best’, Tessa Grayson helms the DMH Stallard LLP clinical negligence group, which has recently been engaged to assist a plethora of clients with multiple defendant claims, and cases involving delays in diagnoses and errors in treatment at birth. Grayson frequently handles matters pertaining to obstetrics and birth injuries, while Lucienne Westbrook is a court-appointed deputy who regularly acts for families in inquests.

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  • 'Tessa Grayson is simply the best. She has given 120% to this case. She has taken on a very complicated case which others were not confident to do so. My own background is non-legal and at times I have found the law difficult to understand yet Ms Grayson has patiently explained what is possible and what is not.'

  • 'It is obvious Tessa Grayson leads by example because her team are always polite understanding & caring and are singing from the same hymn sheet as the lady herself. Although always professional, Tessa fully understands the pain, anger and the frustration knowing your loved one should have received a much higher quality of care. She is ideally suited to her chosen aspect of legal work.’

  • ‘The team is immediately proactive. They listen to and act on client information swiftly and with clear understanding. Communication is excellent.'

  • ‘I work primarily with Tessa Grayson, senior partner. She always finds time to answer queries no matter how trivial. When we speak on the telephone or in person, she is totally professional but also friendly and approachable. She will always offer more help and I believe that she really does go the extra mile for her clients.'

  • ‘DMH Stallard LLP are very efficient and timely with responding to emails and follow-up by phone to ensure that the client is fully abreast of the process regarding their personal negligence claim.’

  • ‘Tessa Grayson is very approachable and knowledgeable in her field of expertise. She has provided an honest outlook on my claim and has handled everything so far with me with compassion and professionalism.’

  • ‘Tessa Grayson seems to always be available. Her knowledge and explanation of how everything is going is very good. Highly recommend.’

  • ‘Lucienne Westbrook provides clear and straightforward instructions.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tessa Grayson

Other key lawyers

Lucienne Westbrook