Situated in Nottingham, Barratts Solicitors acts for claimants in brain and spinal injury litigation, medical practitioner negligence claims, fatal accidents and inquests, and illness and disease claims. Leading the clinical negligence and Court of Protection teams, Alison Brooks has a wealth of experience in cases relating to delayed diagnoses, dental claims and complex neurological and orthopaedic injuries. Heading up the personal injury team, Lesley Edwards specialises in injury claims arising from road accidents, including issues such as traumatic brain injuries, amputations, spinal injuries and psychological trauma. Vicki Holmes leads on clinical negligence matters, and Mike Dodd frequently assists with personal injury matters relating to traumatic brain injuries and psychological trauma. With a focus on personal injury claims, Bernadine Campbell assists with subtle brain injury cases and catastrophic injury issues.
Personal injury and clinical negligence: claimant in East Midlands
Barratts Solicitors
Responsables de la pratique:
Alison Brooks; Lesley Edwards
Autres avocats clés:
Vicki Holmes; Mike Dodd; Bernadine Campbell
Les références
‘Barratts Solicitors put the client at the heart of their practice, recognising each as an individual with their own specific needs in relation to their recovery from injury. They are easy to work with, open, listen, challenge where needed, receptive and work in collaboration with all parties to achieve the best for their clients.’
‘They are passionate about positive outcomes for clients. My dealings on cases with Mike Dodd and Bernadine Campbell have been extremely professional but also friendly and approachable at the same time.’
‘Alison Brooks has vast experience in her field. That experience is directed to what matters in a case. She is hard working and has the ability to understand the most complex medical issues, often in the most difficult cases.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a client on a severe traumatic brain injury case. Negotiated a substantial interim payment with the defendant insurer.
- Advised a client on a complex personal injury case. As a result of third-party negligence, the client was severely disabled and subsequently a lump sum settlement was reached in order to aid rehabilitation needs.
- Instructed on a severe delayed diagnosis case. An interim payment was secured, as well as an award that helped the client’s financial security.
Fletchers Solicitors
Praised by clients for its ‘rare combination of legal acumen, empathy, and dedication’, the practice at Fletchers Solicitors, which recently joined the firm from Shoosmiths LLP , is geared towards handling high-value, complex matters, with a particular focus on clinical negligence cases. Heading up the clinical negligence team, Andrea Rusbridge specialises in brain injury and delayed diagnosis claims. Leading the personal injury team, Sharine Burgess‘ areas of expertise include traumatic brain injuries and fatalities arising from road traffic accidents. Working on clinical negligence claims, Sarah Harper is knowledgeable of liability claims relating to surgical failures, delayed diagnoses and brain injuries. Louise Tyler recently joined the team and has since led on clinical negligence litigation and worked on mental health-related claims. Sarah Cunliffe, Simon Towler and Gemma Pabari are other key members of the clinical negligence team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrea Rusbridge; Sharine Burgess
Autres avocats clés:
Sarah Cunliffe; Simon Towler; Gemma Pabari; Sarah Harper; Louise Tyler
Les références
‘My main contact over many years has been Sarah Cunliffe who is exceptionally skilled, intelligent, easy to communicate with and keen to provide excellent service to clients.’
‘Sharine Burgess is an outstanding lawyer who deserves all of her many accolades. She brings warmth and pragmatism to her dealings with clients. Her attention to detail is matched with a wealth of experience making her an all-round class act.’
‘The team stands out for its exceptional combination of legal expertise, compassionate client care, and collaborative working style. The team offers a depth of knowledge and experience that ensures complex, high-value cases are handled with both precision and empathy.’
Freeths LLP
Operating out of Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, the department at Freeths LLP have been commended for its ability to ‘expertly guide clients through complex litigation’. Co-leading the clinical negligence team, Jane Williams handles an array of cases consisting of highly complex maternity, obstetric, birth injury and delayed diagnosis claims. Alongside her, clinical negligence co-head Karen Reynolds specialises in complex medical issues associated with spinal cord injuries, brain damage and gynaecological matters. Heading up the national personal injury team, Jane Goulding is a specialist in brain injury and spinal cord cases for children. In the clinical negligence team, Paul Balen is noted for his work in mediation, while Gemma Bedford, Jessica Atkin and Adrian Denton assist on maternity, birth injury and fatality cases. With a focus on brain injuries arising from road traffic accidents, Claire Hallam is a key contact within the personal injury team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jane Williams; Karen Reynolds; Jane Goulding
Autres avocats clés:
Paul Balen; Gemma Bedford; Jessica Atkin; Adrian Denton; Claire Hallam
Les références
‘Very helpful team. Very sympathetic and understanding.’
‘Jessica Atkin and Jane Williams were a strong team working collaboratively to deliver outstanding customer service.’
‘The team at Freeths set themselves apart from their competition through their willingness to innovate and the level to which they care for their clients. They go above and beyond to secure positive outcomes for their clients, going beyond just the law by also helping them on their journey to healing physically and mentally. They expertly guide their clients through complex litigation with a keen eye on securing exceptional outcomes, being willing to think outside the box to achieve this where needed.’
Nelsons Solicitors Limited (Part of Lawfront)
Nottingham-based practice Nelsons Solicitors Limited (Part of Lawfront) is well-equipped to handle catastrophic injury cases, inquests, liability issues and complex litigation claims. Practice head Lisa Preece leads the medico-legal department and specialises in personal injury claims and complex medical issues resulting from road traffic accidents, including brain, orthopaedic, dental and psychological injuries. Proficient in both clinical negligence and personal injury claims, Bruce Williams has recently been engaged in complex, high-value delayed treatment and traumatic brain injury litigation. Acting for clients on clinical negligence cases, Emma Zukowska is knowledgeable of liability claims and amputation issues, while Julie Hardy handles high-value birth injury and brain injury claims. Part of the personal injury team, Dianne Collins leads on employer liability claims and quantum trials, while the ‘professional and knowledgeable’ Carolle White is a key member of the clinical negligence team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lisa Preece
Autres avocats clés:
Matthew Olner; Lucy Wilton; Emma Zukowska; Julie Hardy; Dianne Collins; Carolle White; Danielle Young: Bruce Williams
Les références
‘I pursued a number of firms before choosing Nelsons. I found them to be more person-centred and chose them for this reason and how they found a good balance between professionalism and genuine care. They worked well together as a team and I felt informed and engaged.’
‘Carolle White was my solicitor. She was professional and knowledgeable. She was very approachable and explained things in a way I could understand. I always felt that her priority was me. She was always contactable and kept me informed.’
‘Julie Hardy at Nelsons is an exceptional solicitor. Her kindness and compassion alongside her exemplary legal knowledge makes her amazing at her job. Julie has been nothing but understanding of our situation and has shown a true person centred approach throughout our case. Julie kept us well informed explaining things clearly every step of the way. With all of the above in mind it has been a pleasure to work with Julie and we would not hesitate to recommend her services to others.’
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
The ‘diverse team of high-quality and specialist lawyers’ at Shakespeare Martineau LLP focuses on clinical negligence cases and also has an active personal injury practice. Robert Rose heads up the clinical negligence team, with his areas of expertise including complex brain injury claims and gynaecological issues. Nicola Fahey is a key contact for clinical negligence cases including amputations and birth injuries, while Michelle Harper handles claims arising from delayed diagnoses and negligent surgical complications. Natalizia Capizzi often assists on birth injury and TVT mesh cases. In February 2025, Kathryn Hart left the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Robert Rose
Autres avocats clés:
Nicola Fahey; Michelle Harper; Natalizia Capizzi; Maryam Abdullah
Les références
‘The clinical negligence team is a real force in the Midlands. It has a diverse team of high quality and specialist lawyers, who are well organised and committed to a high quality of legal services provision. The team is led by Robert Rose, who is one of the most highly regarded specialist practitioners in the sector, and the team benefits from his experience.’
‘The stand outs are Robert Rose, the head of the team who provides consummate leadership and provides a shining example of how to administer a clinical negligence team successfully. He is a canny clinical negligence lawyer who is leads by example. Nikki Fahey is a highly intelligent specialist who has a growing reputation as a real force in the clinical negligence sector. She regularly handles high value litigation with skill and aplomb and deserves her growing reputation.’
‘The team is very friendly and personable, but also diligent and professional.’
Principaux dossiers
- Handled a birth injury claim arising out of events on 5th November 2018.
Rothera Bray
Operating out of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, Rothera Bray‘s full-service offering comprises high-profile personal injury and clinical negligence cases, with a focus on road traffic accidents, public liabilities and mental health issues. Deemed by clients as a ‘stand-out partner in catastrophic injury work’, practice head Greg Almond leads the department and is skilled at handling high-profile personal injury cases involving criminal trials, and is also highly active in clinical negligence matters relating to orthopaedic and neurological issues. Ian Johnson is knowledgeable of serious brain injuries and fractures arising from road traffic collisions and accidents at work. Working on both personal injury and clinical negligence matters, Julie Walker leads on high-value public liability claims and proceedings before the High Court. Claire Cooper leads on clinical negligence matters relating to delayed treatment and suicide, and Seetal Patel handles serious abuse cases, while Abagail Clarke focuses on mental health related issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Greg Almond
Autres avocats clés:
Ian Johnson; Julie Walker; Claire Cooper; Seetal Patel; Abagail Clarke
Les références
‘The team are very approachable and supportive to families taking time and ensuring understanding of each stage of the litigation process.’
‘Great team dealing with catastrophic injury work, very well led by a dynamic partner Greg Almond. Greg has carefully put together a very dedicated team of like-minded individuals around him, who put in the hours to ensure each claim achieves the maximum level of compensation it rightly deserves.’
‘Greg Almond is a stand-out partner in catastrophic injury work. Always develops a close bond of trust with each of his clients. He is very experienced in knowing precisely what steps have to be taken to ensure maximum compensation.’
Principaux dossiers
- Representing two individuals who were injured in the Nottingham attacks in June 2023.
- Representing the family of a deceased individual, who tragically took his own life following a long history of mental health difficulties. The Coroner recorded that there had been a number of failings and missed opportunities on the part of clinicians and care coordinators in the community who had not properly assessed his suicide risk.
- Represented the parents of an individual in their neonatal death claim. This claim alleges clinical negligence during the labour, delivery and the attempted resuscitation.
Smith Partnership
Praised for ‘delivering excellent client care’, Derby-based practice Smith Partnership is well equipped to handle an array of personal injury and clinical negligence cases. Practice co-head David Clark leads the personal injury team, with specialisms including severe head, brain and eye injuries. Practice co-head Martin Bradbury leads the clinical negligence team, specialising in breach of duty claims. With a focus on complex clinical negligence claims, Anna McLeod is a key contact for matters involving brain injuries and delayed treatment.
Responsables de la pratique:
David Clark; Martin Bradbury
Autres avocats clés:
Anna McLeod
Les références
‘I would continually recommend whole-heartedly is Smith Partnership. I cannot emphasise enough the outstanding work that they do for their clients.’
‘Smith Partnership is distinguishable from other firms by its ability to live by a two-pronged approach of ensuring they maintain an expertise within the industry of updates in the law, ways to handle different claim types and all relevant case law, while also having a client-first approach, through adapting and understanding each client’s individual needs.’
‘Anna McLeod brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise, when mixed with her creativity and unwavering care for her clients allows her to be completely set apart from her counterparts within the industry. Anna possesses such deep subject matter knowledge, whilst also maintaining a vigor of adaptability and emotional intelligence, which allows her to get the best outcome for the client at every possibility.’
Wilkin Chapman Rollits
Operating out of Lincoln and Grimsby, Wilkin Chapman Rollits‘ offering spans serious injury and multi-track claims, as well as birth and brain injury cases. Steve Hennegan oversees the department, while Jonathan Baker, who leads the clinical negligence team, is adept at handling a broad range of issues, spanning neurological issues, spinal injuries, complex oncological cases and delayed diagnoses. Co-leading the personal injury litigation team, Mark Robinson is knowledgeable of cases involving road traffic accident fatalities, while co-head Nick Shaw handles various accident cases that involve complex problems and catastrophic injuries. Part of the personal injury team, Ruth Craven has specialist experience in military claims. Leading the clinical negligence team in Grimsby, Liam May is equipped to handle birth-related brain injury cases, with a specific focus on cerebral palsy matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Steve Hennegan; Jonathan Baker; Mark Robinson; Nick Shaw
Autres avocats clés:
Ruth Craven; Liam May
Les références
‘Jonathan Baker combines practical legal knowledge with outstanding client care!’
‘Liam May leads the medical negligence team over at the Grimsby office. I would recommend Liam to anyone who was looking to pursue a clinical negligence claim. He is very knowledgeable and deals with matters efficiently.’
‘They are very collegiate and friendly, with a real commitment to consumers in civil justice.’
Principaux dossiers
- Achieved £4m settlement for a child who suffered a catastrophic brain injury alleged to have been caused by a failure to attend to his spiking fever post-operatively.
- Achieved a seven-figure settlement for an elderly client who suffered a brain injury after a serious road traffic incident.
- Acted on behalf of a client who suffered severe brain injury in a road traffic collision, impacting on future job prospects and will require support for the rest of their life.
Banner Jones Solicitors
Responsables de la pratique:
Sarah Sadler
Principaux dossiers
Chattertons
With offices in Lincoln, Sleaford and Grantham, Chattertons is well equipped to handle a range of serious and complex personal injury and clinical negligence cases. Leading the personal injury team, practice co-head Michael Pace specialises in cases involving serious hand injuries arising from accidents at work and road traffic collisions. Co-leading the practice, Ben Ellis heads up the clinical negligence team, with areas of expertise covering high-value brain injuries, delayed treatments for cancer and psychiatric injuries resulting from neonatal deaths; Ellis is also skilled at handling personal injury cases. Robert Clark retired in October 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michael Pace; Ben Ellis
Les références
‘The clinical negligence team is small but dedicated to client care. The client is front and centre of all decision-making processes. The team is efficient, and results are delivered swiftly and in the best interests of the client.’
‘Ben Ellis – He is intelligent, has huge tactical awareness and always puts the client’s interests and goals at the centre of every decision he makes. I have no hesitation in recommending Ben Ellis to potential claimants.’
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for an infant who suffered an acute hypoxic brain injury at birth, causing quadriplegic cerebral palsy.
- Acting for a child who suffered total loss of vision and a brain injury following delay in diagnosing an optic nerve tumour.
- Acting for a pedestrian struck by a car at speed, suffering severe brain injuries.
JMP Solicitors
Based in Grantham, JMP Solicitors handles a range of personal injury claims and clinical negligence cases. Ian Howard co-leads the personal injury team, with a recent caseload including psychological and physical injuries arising from road traffic accidents. Co-leading the personal injury team, Samantha Towle is a key contact for claims relating to accidents at work and schools, as well as public and occupiers’ liability claims. Heading up the clinical negligence team, Christine Bowerman frequently assists on matters involving delayed cancer diagnoses, surgical negligence and endocrinology issues, which often result in fatalities or life-changing injuries.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ian Howard; Samantha Towle; Christine Bowerman
Les références
‘The clinical negligence and personal injury teams are dedicated to achieving good results for their clients and work hard to achieve this aim.’
‘Christine Bowerman – Christine always has the best interests of the client at heart. She works hard to achieve the best possible result for them and always puts them first in every decision she makes.’
Roythornes Solicitors
Praised by clients for the department’s ‘excellent people skills’ and ‘pragmatic advice’, Roythornes Solicitors is equipped to handle a range of personal injury and clinical negligence cases. Splitting her time between Spalding and Nottingham, practice head Victoria Stevenson is experienced in public liability claims, as well as breaches of duty cases. Robert Dempsey works on numerous personal injury cases including spinal, brain and psychological injuries arising from accidents at work. On the clinical negligence side, Dempsey specialises in misdiagnoses of cancer claims.
Responsables de la pratique:
Victoria Stevenson
Autres avocats clés:
Robert Dempsey
Les références
‘The professionalism of the team stands out in all areas of contact, include the quality of advice, efficiency in case management, and accuracy of record keeping. This excellence is driven by partner Vicki Stephenson who has an exceptional degree of expertise and experience. This allows her to react swiftly to most issues that may arise.’
‘The team at Roythornes puts the client at the heart of their work. They have excellent people skills and give practical, pragmatic advice. They have a broad personal injury and clinical negligence practice and are one of the leading firms in the region for this type of work.’
‘Robert Dempsey is an experienced senior associate at the firm. He personifies all the firm’s good qualities. He has excellent interpersonal people skills. He gives understandable, practical, and pragmatic advice to clients. He is sensitive and discrete when needed.’
Thompsons Solicitors LLP
Nottingham-based practice Thompsons Solicitors LLP shows strength in issues relating to traumatic brain injuries, amputations, gynaecological matters and misdiagnoses. Praised by clients for her ‘dynamic and innovative approach to litigation’, Laura Harper leads the personal injury team, and is adept at handling high-value catastrophic injury cases, often involving amputations and brain injuries. Heading up the clinical negligence team, Helen Rundle‘s broad knowledge covers orthopaedic, neonatal, oncology and surgical negligence issues. On the clinical negligence side, Linda Millband has recently been engaged in numerous cases involving TVT issues and breach of duty claims, areas in which Estelle Cockayne is also knowledgeable. Specialising in personal injury claims, Lorna Burns is experienced in cases involving traumatic brain injuries and amputations arising from road traffic collisions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Laura Harper; Helen Rundle
Autres avocats clés:
Linda Millband; Estelle Cockayne; Lorna Burns
Les références
‘This firm has always had a reputation for looking out for and representing the individual. This is no different in the medical negligence department. What sets them apart is their ability to work for the individual as well as taking a commercial approach and act in high-profile group actions.’
‘A champion of claimant cases, undertaking litigation that many would refuse to conduct because it was pioneering and cutting edge and always dedicated to the cause of the injured person. Strength in depth, legal expertise, client friendly and caring.’
‘Lorna Burns and Laura Harper are both very experienced in the highest value of claims, they are both very even-headed and really solid litigators that can be trusted to do a very good job.’
Ringrose Law
Based in Lincoln, Ringrose Law’s clinical negligence and personal injury offering spans multi-track brain injury cases and issues arising from accidents at work. Heading up the personal injury and clinical negligence teams, John Knight specialises in complex physical and psychological injuries arising from road traffic collisions and accidents at work. Practice co-head Richard Teare is experienced in both personal injury and clinical negligence matters. Specialising in personal injury claims, Krzysztof Kozlowski frequently assists with accident at work matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Knight; Richard Teare
Autres avocats clés:
Krzysztof Kozlowski
Les références
‘Small regional firm containing several excellent serious injury and clinical negligence lawyers. Highly recommended for complex injury and clinical negligence claims. Worthy of its reputation in its field.’
‘Exceptional dedication to client satisfaction and pursuit of the best possible conclusion.’
‘Really strong regional team, offering a personal service.’
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for a client, who suffered significant multiple injuries resulting from a collision on his motorbike with another vehicle.
- Secured a full liability admission for a client that suffered multiple complex leg fractures and psychiatric injuries from a workplace accident.
- Secured a £3m settlement for a client who suffered a traumatic foot amputation in a workplace accident.
Sills & Betteridge LLP
Sills & Betteridge LLP fields ‘diligent and thorough’ teams in personal injury, clinical negligence, abuse and claims. Heading up the personal injury and claims teams, Alison Hurton is skilled at handling a broad range of cases including road traffic accidents, employers’ liability claims and CICA claims. Louise Bush leads the clinical negligence team, with expertise in breach of duty claims and misdiagnoses. Leading the abuse team, Kim Overton handles sexual abuse claims and complex PTSD issues. Specialising in personal injury claims, Simon Breeden works on matters involving terrorist attacks and orthopaedic injuries. Michael Tunnicliffe has recently been engaged in employers’ liability claims and road traffic accident matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alison Hurton; Louise Bush; Kim Overton
Autres avocats clés:
Michael Tunnicliffe; Simon Breeden
Les références
‘They are a very diligent and thorough team who prepare their cases well and manage clients effectively through the stress of litigation.’
‘Simon Breeden is very good, excellent at building good relationships with clients, very calm under pressure and has good legal acumen.’
‘Sills & Betteridge LLP provide a committed service to individuals who have suffered injury through medical negligence. The team are committed to achieving the best results for their clients and they leave no stone unturned in doing so. They have a wealth of experience and get great results.’
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for the only two surviving passengers in a high-speed RTC in a claim against the driver of the vehicle.
- Acting for two claimants, both of whom were severely abused in the 60s and 70s.
- Assisting the claimant on a clinical negligence matter arising out of an incorrect diagnosis.