Clare Parkhouse

Clare is a second-six pupil currently supervised by Thomas Crockett, having completed her first-six under the supervision of David Juckes and Alice Nash.

During first-six Clare has built experience drafting pleadings and advices in all aspects of medical law and professional negligence. She also attended conferences, hearings and assisted at inquests, including advising on self-referral to the GMC. In addition, Clare contributed research to a Chambers seminar on the new Fixed Recoverable Costs regime and undertook a noting brief in the Chancery Division of the High Court.

Prior to starting pupillage Clare worked as a litigation assistant at a leading medical defence organisation, supporting an in-house team of solicitors with litigated medical and dental negligence claims. This role included drafting statements of case, instructions, application notices and witness statements, as well as attending hearings, settlement meetings and conferences with experts. Clare also provided support to the in-house regulatory team including assisting legal advisers and counsel in hearings at the General Dental Council.