Fiona Neale

Fiona Neale

Fiona specialises in clinical negligence claims and disciplinary cases. She has extensive experience acting for claimants and defendants in a wide range of cases including numerous high value claims.

Her professional disciplinary work  includes cases before the General Medical Council (both prosecuting and defending) and at the General Dental Council. Fiona is highly experienced in cases involving medical ethics (consent in the context of drug trials) and Inquests (Coroner`s Court, Families, Trusts and Medical Defence Organisations).

Fiona is ranked as a leading junior in the field of Clinical Negligence in both the Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories. She is also ranked for Professional Discipline by Chambers UK. 

Email: fiona.neale@hailshamchambers.com
Phone: 020 7643 5000

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Year of call: 1981

Specialist areas:

Medical law

Regulatory & Disciplinary

Education:

1980 - 1981 CLE, Bar Finals.

1977-1980 King's College, London LLB (Hons) 2:1

1969-1976 King Edward VI High School for Girls

  
  • Briggs v Pitt-Payne and others [1999] 1 LLRM 1 (CA) (Limitation Act date of knowledge in cases of drug misprescription and generally) 
  • Finnegan v Parkside HA [1998] 1 All ER 595 (CA) (Basis on which court extends time for procedural steps)
  • Willis v Redbridge HA [1996] 3 All ER 114 (CA (Availability of indemnity costs in favour of legally aided party)

Publications and lectures

  • Co-author of chapter: Limitation in APIL's book "Clinical Negligence", published April 2008.
  • Lecture: ‘How to litigate cerebral palsy claims'   London, May 1996

 

  

 "... is a go-to senior junior for cases before the GMC and GDC. ... she is 'absolutely super' according to sources who note her 'vast memory, skilful cross-examination, and her ability to win over difficult clients'." Chambers UK 2013

"... displays 'a refreshingly practical approach', but also has the "necessary degree of sensitivity." Chambers UK 2013

"... ‘instils utmost confidence through her advocacy and advisory skills'." Legal 500 2012

"Robust and analytical and doesn 't shy away from tackling complex issues effectively and pragmatically" Legal 500 2011 
        
"Fiona Neale appears before both the GDC and the GMC and is praised for her 'ability to deal with difficult individuals'. One of her main strengths, according to those that have used her, is her 'talent for getting her points across without making a fuss'.". Chambers UK 2011
        
"an experienced and capable junior who is tipped for silk. 'Quite fearless and happy to go up against QCs, she presents her client's case in a very forceful manner'." Chambers UK 2011
        
"...'robust', 'a highly experienced senior junior' and 'as good as any QC'." Legal 500 2010
        
"Such discernment is also to be found in Fiona Neale, who remains a popular choice for solicitors. She is regularly called upon." Chambers UK 2010

"a formidable advocate who is very fast at catching on to the important issues." Chambers UK 2010