Clyde & Co maintains a prominent presence in clinical negligence defence work, with the London team led by the highly experienced Claire Petts. The team continues to act in a range of complex, high-value cases on the NHS Resolution panel, including claims involving severe spinal injury, catastrophic birth damage, and fatal outcomes. Rob D. Wilson is a go-to for complex neurological claims and is regularly instructed as a ‘key person’ by NHSR, while Sam Holden also handles Court of Protection issues and inquest representation. Sheryl Gearing manages a significant portfolio of maximum severity cases, and Elizabeth Broadley is noted for her work involving cross-border claims, vicarious liability, and Equality Act issues.

Kennedys‘s London-based clinical negligence team is led by Christopher Malla, who brings more than 25 years of experience acting for NHS Resolution and medical malpractice insurers in high-value claims, including those involving neurological and birth injuries. The practice continues to act in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes and high-profile Covid-19-related litigation. Nico Fabri leads the private healthcare offering, while Ed Glasgow maintains a dual practice in the UK and Ireland, advising on clinical, coronial, and regulatory matters. Daniel Freeman, noted for his work in mental health law and capacity disputes, is highlighted as a key contact in complex injury and inquest work.

DAC Beachcroft LLP's London-based clinical negligence team sits within a large, nationally integrated practice. Led by Rachel Roberts-Jenkins, Hamza Drabu, and Simon Perkins, who oversee the health sector and medical malpractice service lines respectively, the team regularly advises NHS bodies, private healthcare providers, and major medical defence organisations across a broad range of complex and sensitive disputes. Now assisting the department as a consultant, Nigel Montgomery is also noted for his role in catastrophic injury claims alongside his involvement in group actions and NHS Trust work. Known for its strength in high-value and technically complex litigation, the group also advises on regulatory issues and emerging areas such as AI in clinical settings.

Hill Dickinson LLP is noted for its cross-office collaboration and experience handling high-value, sensitive claims. The London team is co-led by Rebecca Hunt and Janet McWhinney, who work closely with national health head Andrew Craggs. The practice is regularly instructed by NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, and private insurers across a broad spectrum of claims, including catastrophic injury and reputationally sensitive matters. Hunt remains a key adviser on the Early Notification Scheme, while Rohana Abeywardana and Ella Casson contribute specialist expertise to insurer-side claims and training development respectively.

Weightmans LLP fields a clinically focused London team as part of its nationally integrated healthcare group. Led by Rachel Kneale, the team is supported by Paul Thomson, Isobel Michie, and Rosalind Bird, who bring longstanding experience in serious injury, mental health, and group claims. The practice regularly acts for NHS Resolution, individual NHS Trusts, and medical defence organisations across a range of complex disputes, including claims involving neurological injury, the Human Rights Act, and patient safety. The team is also active in emerging areas such as AI-related liability and pandemic-related group litigation.

Bevan Brittan LLP is active across a broad range of defendant clinical negligence matters, with the London team working alongside national colleagues under the leadership of Tim Hodgetts in Birmingham and Joanne Easterbrook. The firm advises NHS Resolution, medical defence organisations, and private healthcare providers, with expertise spanning mental health, obstetrics, and Human Rights Act claims. Easterbrook remains a key figure in NHS work, while Julie Charlton leads the medical malpractice and social care litigation practice across all offices. Dan Morris is noted for his work on AI and clinical risk, and the team continues to handle high-value cerebral palsy claims.

Browne Jacobson LLP advises NHS Resolution, government departments, and private sector health organisations on the full spectrum of clinical negligence matters. Lorna Hardman leads the national healthcare litigation department and is noted for her experience in multi-claimant actions and public inquiries. The firm has developed specialist teams in areas such as maternity, mental health, primary care, and ambulance litigation. The team includes Ian Long, Sian Brown, and Jonathan Fuggle , each holding key relationships with NHSR.

CMS’s clinical negligence team, led by Yvonne Screene and Anna Walsh, is well-known for defending high-value, complex claims on behalf of individual clinicians and private healthcare providers. The team routinely acts for members of major medical defence unions, as well as a growing list of London Market insurers and private sector clients, and the practice has a strong technical bench and notable depth in spinal, neurological, and group claims. The team is also praised for its practical risk advice and its work on regulatory and cyber-adjacent matters.

Led by Dorothy Flower, RPC’s clinical negligence group is well-known for its deep expertise across complex, high-value claims for independent healthcare providers and their insurers. Flower and Sian Morgan both bring decades of experience, with Morgan noted for her work in criminal investigations and regulatory defence. The team handles the entire spectrum of relevant work, from individual practitioner claims to large group actions, with additional strengths in inquests, Human Rights Act litigation, and healthcare in custody. A focus on personal service and continuity across related proceedings underpins the group’s longstanding insurer relationships.

DWF’s clinical negligence group is led by Vicki Swanton and Rosie Shapiro, and is recognised for its deep sector experience, particularly in acting for medical defence organisations and private sector clients. The team is known for handling a high volume of cases ranging from complex multi-party claims to regulatory investigations, inquests, and Human Rights Act litigation. Individuals such as Rachel Thompson, Rebecca Wyld, and Caroline Calder bring NHS Resolution experience and longstanding insurer relationships.

Keoghs LLP’s clinical negligence team, led by Sian Davies, Jason Howarth, and Oonagh Webster, focuses exclusively on the private healthcare and insurance sectors. The team is particularly active in policy coverage matters and is also well-regarded for handling high-stakes fitness to practise cases, disciplinary proceedings, and sensitive regulatory disputes. Their client base spans cosmetic clinics, diagnostics providers, and elite sports institutions, with growing instructions from insurers on large-scale coverage matters and complex sporting claims.

Keystone Law’s clinical negligence team acts exclusively for private clients, insurers, and healthcare professionals, offering partner-led defence in complex and high-value matters. Core individuals include Tracy Sell-Peters, Jason Kallis, and Matthew Trinder, all of whom bring extensive experience across clinical negligence, regulatory, and inquest work. The team is instructed in sensitive cases involving spinal and birth injury, and also serves as monitoring counsel on international matters. Alongside core litigation work, the team also provides regulatory support and early-stage medico-legal guidance.