Regarded as a ‘top-notch’ practice, Guildford-based Gordons Partnership 2020 Limited routinely handles cases for its healthcare clients against doctors, surgeons, dentists and various private healthcare bodies, among others. The practice is jointly led by Charles Atkins, who strengthens the practice with his capabilities in spinal and brain injury cases with substantial rehabilitation costs, Iain Pickering, who is regularly engaged by individuals and organisations to assist with a diverse array of claims alongside expertise in multi-party litigation, and Alison Harden, who is particularly well-versed in brain, spinal and neurological injuries. Another key figure is Suzie McCluney, who manages claims for medical professionals and pharma companies. Emma Stockill is another key name to note.

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‘Really top-notch lawyers dealing with clinical negligence defence work.'
‘Charles Atkins has great judgment and knowledge of medical issues. Iain Pickering is very robust with an uncanny ability to win all his cases. Alison Harden is calm, measured and sensible with excellent judgment. Shelley Boyd is a rising star who knows how to take points very effectively.'
‘The healthcare law team manage high value and complex cases excellently. They are always on hand and stand out thanks to their attention to detail and proactive case management.’
‘Shelley Boyd is always on top of tricky cases that often involve complex discrimination issues that overlap with clinical settings. Just as comfortable in the High Court concerning high value clinical negligence claims as she is in the Administrative division.'
‘A relatively niche firm who provide a high level of service.’
‘Great experience and expertise in the defendant clinical negligence field. All individuals sharp and on the ball.’
‘Charles Atkins has a real feel for litigation and a calm wisdom. Shelley Boyd is his equal.'
‘Gordons is a modestly sized firm compared with many of its competitors in the defendant clinical negligence market, but it punches above its weight with the quality of the solicitors employed by it in that sector.’