‘They are one of the top defendant clinical negligence firms in the country. The department is extremely well led by Peter Marquand who is an outstanding lawyer. They have great strength-in-depth and are very experienced.’

‘Majid Hassan is a kind and thoughtful leader of his team, and is a shrewd judge of the merits of a case. He is ably assisted by Ed Mellor, who is conscientious and thorough. Cassius Box is also well known to me, a likeable and extremely sensible litigator.’

‘I have been particularly impressed by Helen Thackwray who handles complex cases involving international elements with commendable efficiency.’

‘In my view, Capsticks are the best defendant clinical negligence firm in the country and the pre-eminent NHSR panel firm. The senior partners and legal directors have unrivalled experience dealing with the biggest and most complex cases and the team of associates appears to have been carefully selected such that they work together seamlessly.’

‘Cassius Box has unsurpassed experience and judgment in this area of law. Gerard Aston is a fast-rising, calm and efficient lawyer who supervises his team exceptionally well. Peter Marquand has unrivalled knowledge and experience of the field and an exceptional eye for talent in the sector.’

‘Cassius Box is very experienced, pragmatic, sensible and clever.’

‘Charlotte Millar handles the most complex cases with rigour and charm.’

‘The team is at the forefront of clinical negligence work. It has the expertise to deal with the most complex claims.’

‘At least 20 years of experience as an NHS-appointed firm, with expertise and experience across the whole range of healthcare law, outstanding partners and associates. At the top of their game on knowledge of medical law and practice, efficiency and innovation, pioneering new methods of case investigation and providing an outstanding overall service to the NHS.’

‘Julie Charlton, Joanne Easterbrook and Penelope Radcliffe are all first class. Their calm, helpful preparation, their knowledge of medical and legal issues, interest in the subject and sensible approach to decisions about fighting or settling cases are all excellent, as are their sensitive attitudes to and understanding of claimants’ needs and objectives. The partners are backed up by associates and trainees who all bear the Bevan Brittan hallmark of calm and knowledgeable efficiency.’

‘In London, Bevan Brittan has an excellent relationship with a number of NHS trusts, medical defence organisations and private hospital groups and specialises in medical liability and regulatory cases involving doctors, dentists, and other health professionals. It provides, I believe, an excellent service to each.’

‘Julie Charlton is an outstanding partner, robust but pragmatic.’

‘Joanne Easterbrook is very experienced, with sound judgment. Esther Evans is highly efficient and competent. Verity Danziger is unusually clever and very savvy.’

‘Bevan Brittan have superb strength in depth, they run their cases immaculately, they’re passionate about what they do and they achieve great results for their clients.’

‘Penelope Radcliffe is a superstar; she handles a caseload of maximum severity cases and her medical knowledge is second to none. She’s passionate about her work, adored by her clients and barristers alike and is a formidable opponent with an excellent nose for the killer point.’

‘Rebecca Hunt’s experience is unrivalled and she has a very down-to-earth and sensible approach to managing complex cases. Senior associate Iwan Thomas is a bright lawyer who is proactive and very efficient.’

‘Janet McWhinney is highly respected and has huge knowledge of this area. Clifford McCormack is detailed and thorough.’

‘The team is well connected and cohesive. They are on top of legal developments and at the forefront of their field. They have a practice which spans the UK.’

‘Amy Moylan is super conscientious and hardworking, as well as empathetic and understanding. Amy takes a sensible approach and gets to the key issues quickly.’

‘They are effective and realistic litigators who achieve good results for their clients.’

‘I would single out Janet McWhinney who is charming and effective and Rebecca Hunt who is good at analysing the strong and weak points of her cases.’

‘These lawyers really do stand out as being exceptionally engaged, instinctive and tenacious. They can be trusted to litigate on behalf of their clients in the most effective ways possible. They are who I would want representing me were I a doctor accused of negligence!’

‘Some excellent individuals include Lydia Shelton and Luke Knowles – both of whom demonstrate a deep level of understanding of the work together with very good judgment.’

‘Paul Thomson is very able and experienced, as is the firm, which has a deserved reputation as one of the best defendant clinical negligence firms.’

‘The team’s junior lawyers are thorough and investigate cases appropriately.’

‘The clinical negligence team at Weightmans is superb. Its solicitors have a very good grasp of their cases. Everyone is pleasant to deal with and I think Weightmans produces excellent outcomes for its clients.’

‘Paul Thomson is brilliant, with the right mixture of a sensible, strategic view of a case, combined with attention to detail.’

‘An excellent team – efficient and effective.’

‘Warren Forsyth is hugely knowledgeable; Paul Thomson is very thorough and an excellent litigator; Isobel Michie is sympathetic and empathetic.’

‘Increasingly heavyweight and prominent NHS defence team. They recruited Warren Forsyth to head up their GP claims team, which was a very wise move!’

‘Isobel Michie is fantastic – always well-prepared. She is supportive and sensible with it.’

‘Browne Jacobson have a good team who run an efficient and experienced ship.’

‘Matthew Trinder handles the largest quantum cases for the NHS. He has an unfailing eye for detail.’

‘A good combination of technical expertise and commercial sense.’

‘I would single out Matthew Trinder as a determined litigator and formidable opponent.’

‘This firm is very transparent in billing, they itemise every step and every item and show clarity. Our solicitor Matthew Trinder is as good as gold, most honest and efficient, the best we have ever come across. He’s readily responsive, very efficient, robust, thorough, he analyses and goes through every step, also carefully researches everything before making any firm decisions. He is also 100% behind his clients, very supportive and sympathetic and considerate towards his self-paying clients.’

‘Matthew Trinder is brilliant, he fights with his teeth for his clients. He is also very fair and honest.’

‘Incredibly knowledgeable team across the board.’

‘Sian Morgan, Emma Kislingbury, James Davies – all three are meticulous, extremely knowledgeable and provide a first-class service to their clients.’

‘They have an experienced team who are very knowledgeable about the law and have good understanding of medical practice. They keep us informed of any developments and give clear legal advice.’

‘The team are easy to talk to and discuss matters either by phone or through email. I would personally name James Davies as a standout member of the RPC team. He is reassuring, supportive and has been an excellent advocate on our behalf.’

‘The team’s work ethic is particularly notable. They’re known for always making themselves available, for their frank yet reassuring advice, and for going above and beyond for their client’s needs.’

‘Sharon Buckham is someone who will always make herself available to discuss any issue, be it a complex matter or something less contentious. She’s dedicated to getting the best outcome for her clients – you’re never in doubt that she cares personally about those outcomes.’