Irwin Mitchell leverages the substantial experience of its large team of clinical negligence specialists, with capabilities across a range of complex high-value claims, alongside a focus on securing immediate care for clients. Julianne Moore leads the Sheffield team, employing her medical background to represent clients particularly in birth injury claims. Other notable names from the same office include Tom Mather, who has substantial litigation experience; Sarah Rowland, who is similarly active in relation to birth injuries; and Tim Annett, who focusses on defective medical devices and clinical trials. Sarah Coles heads up the Leeds practice, with expertise in cerebral palsy, brain injury, and amputation claims. Also based there are Rachelle Mahapatra, primarily active in birth injury cases, and Rachel Roach, who brings valuable experience working on the defendant side to the team. In team news, Ross McWilliams was promoted to partner in May 2023.

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‘Irwin Mitchell are experts in clinical negligence and work very well together as a team to achieve their goals. Ross McWilliams has been very compassionate and responsive when dealing with my case. All correspondence has been immaculate and accurate and I have found everyone very polite and approachable. I have been given clear information about procedures, costs and timeframes.’
‘The team at Irwin Mitchell have been exceptional to deal with. From day one they have been compassionate, understanding and accessible. They have also been honest and made sure we are fully aware of the difficulties and timescales involved with our case. We have been given clear and realistic expectations and kept updated every step of the way.'
‘Julianne Moore has been exceptional from the start. We began the process in the height of Covid, so we had video calls, where she never made us feel rushed and always had time to answer all our questions. I have always been grateful for her extensive knowledge, never feeling like I am being fobbed off with legal jargon; she has always left me confident that they have the expertise to navigate our case to a successful outcome, which is exactly what they have done.'
'Julianne Moore is truly a force to be reckoned with, yet her caring nature and professionalism make her a pleasure to work with.’
‘Julianne Moore is an excellent solicitor, managing difficult cases with talent, enthusiasm and particular sensitivity to the client's needs.’
‘Exceptional attention to detail in the preparation of cases.’
‘Julianne Moore sets the tone for her team. She is an excellent solicitor and is totally committed to her clients. I sense that they feel she understands and supports them. She works incredibly hard and I have been very impressed by her attention to detail in cases. She is firm in negotiations but her excellent client care skills do not prevent her giving difficult advice when it is necessary.'
‘IM Leeds are top drawer: experienced, professional and focussed on delivery for clients.’

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Julianne Moore

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Medical Negligence Partner, Sheffield

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Partner I am regional head of the Leeds and Newcastle medical law teams, having specialised in medical negligence law since qualifying in 1998. I have extensive experience in this field of law with a particular expertise in cerebral palsy, birth injury claims, amputation and brain injury cases. I work with my clients to ensure not only they are fully compensated for their injuries but have the support in their life present and future to succeed in all they want to despite their injuries. I am a keen advocate for patient safety supporting change through the experiences of our clients and where asked support clients in promoting change and raising awareness, I provide training to medical professionals. I am immensely proud to represent my clients and have a superb team who work tirelessly for their clients.