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The ‘extremely good’ team at Hempsons is well regarded for its expertise in healthcare issues. Acting for most of the major trusts and health authorities, the team’s experience includes cases of alleged obstetric negligence leading to cerebral palsy. Paulene Donaldson, who leads the team, is ‘exceptional’. David Roberts has recently left the firm.

Beachcroft’s ‘excellent’ team handled a significant volume of work for NHS bodies in 2010, and also assists clients in the private sector. Its expertise includes catastrophic injury, birth and spinal injury cases. Paul Taylor heads the practice.

Andrew Peel heads the seven-lawyer team at Hill Dickinson LLP, which moved over from Halliwells in 2010. Clients include BMI and the Medical Defence Union.

Nabarro LLP acts for a number of major insurers, and often works on matters with an international element. The team was also bolstered in 2010 by the arrival of solicitor Ben Marshall, formerly of Halliwells.

The team at RadcliffesLeBrasseur advises members of the medical profession in negligence claims. It has been increasingly active in work for dental professionals.

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