Professional background
I have been a partner at Fieldfisher since 2003 and have been on the specialist AvMA panel for over a decade.
I am highly regarded for my tenacity, devoted client care and strong legal expertise. I am considered to be a top-notch litigator and a go-to lawyer for clinical negligence claims.
Particular interests include: obstetrics (cerebral palsy; kernicterus; Erb’s palsy, traumatic deliveries, pre-eclampsia cases); fetal medicine (wrongful birth); cases resulting in infertility or the need for surrogacy; paediatrics and neonatology; neurosurgery, gynaecology and cancer claims.
I am a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and sit on the Clinical Disputes Forum. I am an active charity fundraiser.
Case highlights
Secured settlement for a child who suffered severe brain damage following a stroke caused by negligent cardiac surgery at age two.
I secured damages in the case of a baby who developed neonatal jaundice which was not treated properly with a full blood exchange. This caused brain damage (kernicterus) resulting in cerebral palsy and a complex hearing disorder.
Awards & recognition
Samantha was very supportive throughout the case. I highly recommend her, she made me feel comfortable throughout.
She is eye-wateringly talented.
She is super clever and very insightful.
Samantha Critchley is an absolute stand out. She worked on our case for 9 years and achieved an exceptional outcome that means my son will have everything he needs and be cared for for the rest of his life.
Sam is a class act. She knows her cases in and out, always goes the extra mile, and is a totally safe pair of hands even for the most complex and high-value matters.
Authored pieces
£100,000 for parents told stillbirth was unavoidable by scandal-hit trust
BBC reports gross failure in care finding in Moris-Patto inquest
What others say…
Samantha was very supportive throughout the case. I highly recommend her, she made me feel comfortable throughout.
She is eye-wateringly talented.
She is super clever and very insightful.