The ‘very efficient and effective’ team at Wollens has extensive expertise in the full breadth of claims, but is particularly well regarded for handling cases relating to delays in diagnosis or misdiagnosis, and surgical negligence, including in relation to cosmetic procedures. Elizabeth Larner heads up the department, which also fields dedicated specialists Catherine Pinnegar and Hannah Goodman.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'This practice is extremely professional, yet approachable and friendly. I feel in very safe hands and that my solicitor understands my requirements fully.'
  • 'My contact is Elizabeth Larner. She is so knowledgeable, helpful and professional and doesn’t mind going over things many times so I totally understand the process. She is also very caring and understands the upset and despair that goes with a medical negligence claim.'
  • 'Catherine Pinnegar goes above and beyond in helping you with any questions about your case. Nothing is too much trouble and she always keeps me informed in any updates, you never have to chase her for information. I always highly recommended Wollens due to her exceptional service.'
  • 'Very informative, professional and take the time to understand how you have been impacted. They treat you as a person and not a number.'
  • 'Catherine Pinnegar and Hannah Goodman have excelled themselves to be kind, caring and always keep you informed of how the case is coming along! I will always recommend them and the firm.'
  • 'A clinical negligence team with a great breadth of knowledge and a clear understanding of what is required to get the best results.'
  • 'Elizabeth Larner and Catherine Pinnegar have wonderful client skills and are pragmatic, but are also tenacious and deliver excellent results.'
  • 'A very efficient and effective team. A breath of fresh air and no nonsense.'

Work highlights

  • Representing the claimant in a breach of duty case regarding the defendant’s failure to prescribe peri-operative antibiotics during appendicectomy/umbilical hernia repair, which resulted in sepsis and wound breakdown.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Elizabeth Larner

Other key lawyers

Catherine Pinnegar, Hannah Goodman