DAC Beachcroft LLP remains a ‘leading player’ in the clinical negligence space. The team is led by Heather Durston-Hillyer from Southampton, who focuses on birth injuries and wrongful birth claims, regularly handling complex liability and quantum issues arising from these cases. Known for his ‘superb judgement’ and ‘oodles of experience’, Ciaran Claffey frequently advises clients on catastrophic injury mandates, including brain and spinal injuries, with additional expertise in fatal claims. Anna Morgan and Ben Newall are also recommended as key members of the practice.

Comprised of ‘brilliant, capable partners and associates’, the team at Gordons Partnership 2020 Limited is highly regarded for its advice to a wide range of healthcare professionals facing negligence claims. The practice is co-led by Alison Harden, who specialises in birth and catastrophic injury matters, and Iain Pickering, who regularly defends claims against paediatricians, obstetricians, GPs and neurosurgeons, with particular expertise in multi-party litigation. The ‘personable’ Suzie McCluney is well versed in handling complex liability and quantum disputes, while Molly Page is praised for her ‘thoughtful, clever and excellent judgment’ in representing clients in catastrophic injury and vicarious liability claims. Emma Stockill and Shelley Boyd are also notable members of the team, with the latter dealing with various medical and dental negligence matters.