Medical law
"Hailsham Chambers is really excelling in clinical negligence...Going from strength to strength, it is rapidly becoming a match for anyone...a 'real team atmosphere prevails' and 'everybody contributes and is valued.' Chambers UK 2012
"'Not at all stuffy,' it houses barristers who are all 'experienced, dependable and understand the demands of the client.' The 'organised and excellent clerks' also impressed. They take a 'straightforward approach' and are always 'accessible and honest'." Chambers UK 2012
As litigation arising out of the modern medicine, dentistry and allied healthcare disciplines continues to rise, this area of law has become increasingly complex. Medical practitioners, victims of medical accidents, NHS Trust, medical defence organisations and solicitors all recognise the importance of expert counsel.
Our policy of acting for both claimant and defendant provides us with an ability to understand all angles of a case. Solicitors value this objective approach as we can identify easily the key issues for the opposing side. We are empathetic to all clients, whether patient or clinician – our bedside manner being a key draw for clients.
Consistently ranked as a leading medical law set in both Chambers UK and Legal 500, our 27-strong medical law team can provide representation at every level. We offer a broad spread of experience, including four silks and two qualified doctors, as well as a range of juniors.
We advise clients on all aspects of medical law and are accustomed to working to high-cost case plans and CFAs. This includes all areas of clinical negligence and inquiries, inquests and judicial reviews. Our barristers are regularly asked to speak at high-profile events, including the AvMA annual conference.
Jane Mishcon is Head of Hailsham's Medical Law Group.