England - South West • Insurance
Bevan Brittan LLP
With a strong national presence in clinical negligence, Bevan Brittan LLP acts for major trusts and institutional clients as well as private insurers and healthcare providers. The firm’s South West practice handles a range of claims including birth injury issues and those pertaining to mental health. Joanna Lloyd acts as practice head and specialises in group actions and complex brain injuries, while human rights and mental health mandates form part of Simon Lindsay‘s advisory portfolio alongside healthcare associated infection issues.
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Testimonials
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‘In my experience good teamwork is fostered and the accrued knowledge base of an impressive list of partners guarantees that each case receives the most accurate and insightful treatment.’
- 'The solicitors are flexible in their thinking when reviewing difficult cases/decisions and are not afraid to implement necessary action at short notice. The work they produce is of the highest calibre.’
‘Years and years at the top of the tree in clinical negligence work. The firm has unparalleled experience in all aspects of health law, a good relationship with clinicians and a bank of outstanding and trusted expert witnesses.'
‘BB has an excellent relationship with a number of NHS trusts, medical defence organisations and private hospital groups and specialises in medical liability and regulatory cases involving doctors, dentists, and other health professionals.'
'The team has good experience and expertise of the medical issues underlying such claims and prides itself on giving its clients early, sensible and realistic advice.'
'It is clear that the team’s expertise and efficiency is highly valued by both its institutional and individual healthcare clients.’
‘Ability to quickly develop trusted professional relationships. Excellent quality of reports and timeliness of response to enquiries.’
Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
- Acting on behalf of the NHS in a case in the Supreme Court which addresses the liability for psychiatric injury by “onlookers” who witness the impact of negligence.
- Representing a claimant in a CP case which has implications for the NHS both in terms of the applicability of Montgomery and material contribution causation in clinical negligence cases, particularly those involving acute profound hypoxic ischaemia.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joanna Lloyd