Manchester Medical Negligence and Personal Injury team high rankings in Legal 500
Fieldfisher handles high-value and complex medical negligence claims. Jenny Urwin leads the practice, offering expertise in wrongful birth, brain injury, cerebral palsy, amputation and loss of visions cases. Claire Horton advises on claims related to the delayed diagnosis of brain tumours, compartment syndrome and birth injuries. Lindsay Holt handles child cerebral palsy matters, while Julia Hamilton advises on paediatric and adult acquired brain injury issues. On the personal injury side, practice head Bridget Collier handles industrial disease claims, with extensive experience in asbestos and mesothelioma cases. Keith Cundall joined from Irwin Mitchell in January 2022 and leads the serious injury department.
Leading individuals: Clinical Negligence
Claire Horton
Jenny Urwin
Next Generation Partners: Clinical Negligence
Julia Hamilton
Practice head(s):
Bridget Collier; Keith Cundall; Jenny Urwin
Other key lawyers:
Claire Horton; Lindsay Holt; Julia Hamilton
Testimonials
‘Jenny Urwin is one of the best solicitors anyone could ever wished for she’s very determined and passionate about her work and very caring for her clients.’
‘We have been supported by Claire Horton over a number of years. I can’t imagine having gone through the litigation process without her. She has always operated with 100% integrity, honesty, and good humour.’
‘From start to finish the service was exemplary and the expertise and guidance second to none.’
‘Bridget Collier was our contact at Fieldfisher and offered high-quality, specialist advice throughout the case. Her professionalism, and attention to detail were exceptional which put us at ease during a difficult time.’
‘Claire Horton is a fierce advocate for her clients. She will pursue every last point, has a keen understanding of the law, and an absolute commitment to her clients.’
‘Lindsay Holt has strong client care skills and empathy for their predicament. She fights hard to obtain a positive result and is conscientious and diligent.’
‘Jenny Urwin is very experienced and with peerless expertise in wrongful birth litigation. She works exceptionally hard for her clients. Someone I would completely trust with my own case.’
‘Julia Hamilton is exceptionally good at handling sensitive and difficult cases. She is excellent with clients, gains their confidence at an early stage and retains that throughout. She fights hard for her clients and is incredibly thorough.’