For clients of Bevan Brittan LLP, ‘the combination of an excellent knowledge base and speed of response marks this firm out from the competition’. As well as continuing its work on behalf of NHSr, the team acts for a growing number of private medical malpractice insurers and healthcare providers, which regularly involves handling international claims covering Ireland, Germany, Guernsey and Jersey, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda. The group is also noted for its focus on the interplay between clinical negligence and human rights in mental health issues. Joanna Lloyd, whose ’litigation instincts are second to none’, heads up the practice.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Led by Joanna Lloyd, the team in Bristol is extremely capable and well prepared for managing clinical negligence litigation. The combination of an excellent knowledge base and speed of response marks this firm out from the competition.’

  • ‘The stand-out lawyer is Joanna Lloyd. Her litigation instincts are second to none and the service she provides for her clients is exceptional.’

  • ‘Vastly experienced and respected team.’

  • ‘Joanna Lloyd is instinctive, clever and very diligent.'

  • ‘A fantastic team of specialised lawyers who can be relied upon to provide good advice in a timely manner. It's easy to build a good professional rapport and they quickly learn to understand your needs. The quality of their report writing is exceptional.’

  • ‘The team at Bevan Brittan always strive to achieve the best possible outcomes. The team I work with is just the right size which means I always know who I am dealing with. The team are so approachable, polite and generally just very friendly.’

  • ‘The entire team are great to work with and there is always great respect for one another. They are always happy to answer any questions and provide support where needed.’

Key clients

  • NHS Resolution
  • Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
  • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
  • RUH Bath NHS Foundation Trust
  • South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joanna Lloyd

Other key lawyers

Simon Lindsay, Alison Garrett