Clinical negligence

“[Adam is] a real thinker... If you have a problem case, he can find a way to tackle it.”

“He’s unflappable, calm and level-headed. He’s good at managing the stress of the client.”

“I would describe him as being great in a case analysis – he has a very intellectual, careful and cautious approach, and he is great at determining strategy.”

“Very astute, switched-on and practical.”

“Adrienne D'Arcy is an excellent lawyer who has real attention to detail. She carries the confidence of the client and she's comfortable in the advocacy that she gives. ”

“Really knows her stuff and is particularly strategic.”

“Calm and very professional”

“Anne Ball is vastly experience with very good tactical sense. She's a good strategic thinker about claims. ”

“Anne Ball is an extremely impressive individual who is hugely experienced and spot-on with her strategy. ”

“Massively experienced and has great tactical awareness.”

“She has vast experience and brings a sense of calmness and genuine efficiency to any case.”

“Anne Ball is very sharp on detail.”

“Massively experienced with great tactical awareness.”

“High quality advice and...very professional and dedicated.”

“Bertie Leigh commands the respect of the market nationwide, with sources describing him as the doyen of clinical negligence, also noting that he continues to dazzle. ”

“The "eminent" Bertie Leigh is an esteemed veteran of the clinical negligence market, with particular expertise in relation to obstetrics and gynaecological issues. He maintains a stellar reputation in the market, utilising his considerable experience to advise a range of health authorities.”

“Bertie Leigh continues to enjoy a “formidable reputation” in the healthcare market, particularly where contentious healthcare regulatory work overlaps with clinical negligence.”

“The insightful, acute and incisive Bertie Leigh leads the clinical negligence practice. ”

“She's a details person who is very knowledgeable and extremely good at managing difficult clients.”

“An excellent clinical knowledge with an almost encyclopedic knowledge of regulatory law in the medico-legal field”

“Handles difficult clients with real skill, and is straight talking and knows the law inside out.”

“Kathleen Wilson is an excellent lawyer who is healthcare-based through and through. ”

“Years of experience and lots of common sense and legal nous.”

“Extremely supportive and is prepared to go that extra mile”

“Kirsten Blohm marries an ability to focus on the detail with a very impressive ability to see things in context and look at the bigger picture. ”

“She couples excellent knowledge with a practical mind. She is fantastic with clients and always incredibly well prepared.”

“Kirsten Blohm is singled out for her ability to stay calm under pressure.”

“Kirsten Blohm works hard to achieve a fair outcome for both sides.”

“Unflappable and tenacious litigator who is very willing to discuss new ways to resolve matters.”

“Extremely thorough...delivers advice in a timely manner.”

“Simeon Bower is an ‘excellent litigator whose quiet and calm approach is underpinned by great skill and a strong nerve’.”

“Shrewd and realistic litigator”

““[Simon is] a vigorous and effective advocate” who is “very able and thorough.” “He continues to be highly regarded for his representation of healthcare practitioners."”

“[Simon has] robust advice combined with tactical awareness and a good client manner. He is well regarded in the marketplace for his representation of medical professionals facing disciplinary proceedings.
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“He’s very experienced and knows the regulation of medical professionals inside out. He’s very thorough and very knowledgeable.”

“Simon Eastwood is a standout lawyer who is well known for defending healthcare professionals before the GDC and GMC. Sources say: “He is hugely experienced. What he doesn’t know about regulatory work isn’t worth knowing.”

“Friendly, unpretentious and prepared to work hard to achieve results.”

“[He is] ‘a very astute and thoughtful tactician’ with sources commending his ability to ‘identify the real issues and consequences of problems and devise the appropriate strategy.”

“[Stephen is]…very bright, very clever and works incredibly well with clients, counsel and legal experts”

“He is very loyal to his clients, very tenacious and absolutely dedicated.”

“[Stephen Hooper] asks the right questions and takes a systematic approach.”

“Stephen is described as] an ‘imaginative’ associate with a ‘refreshing approach to legal problems.”

“Stephen Hooper is thoughtful, hardworking, and approachable.”

“Huge commitment and passion for the job without being unrealistic about what can be achieved... [He is] entirely straightforward, and he fights very hard for his client. He’s the ideal solicitor.”

“The highly experienced Surjit Dubb receives praise for his proficiency in "managing the case and the anxiety of the doctor."”

“He has an excellent manner with clients. He’s very realistic and very down-to-earth.”

“He’s a very thoughtful solicitor who thinks strategically and tactically.”

“Has unmatched client care and attention to detail.”

“Surjit is a cool, calm strategist who inspires confidence in his clients and fear in his opponents.”

“Excellent at health care”

“Calm and industrious, and able to distill a large amount of material down to the central points that matter.”

“Tania Francis skilfully sorted out a settlement, bringing a huge amount of acumen to the case. ”

“She's fantastically diligent, extremely hard-working and very tough in not letting her clients be pushed around.”

“Tania Francis is very able, highly intelligent and very supportive.”

“Sharp, thorough, expert in Professional Discipline”

“Commits herself to clients' cases, while her previous professional experience as a doctor gives her particular insight into which points are worth pursuing.”
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