‘Irwin Mitchell are by far the best clinical negligence law firm. Their approach to legal arguments and responsiveness to questions or queries all stand out for me. It can feel daunting at times but with Irwin Mitchell I feel a huge sense of confidence and calmness working with them as I know their attention to detail is exceptional and the team are the top of their field.’

‘Cohesive, incisive, organised, efficient, helpful, reliable, and knowledgeable. They have consistently delivered and have been supportive – a clear leader in their field. Good medicolegal experience and expertise.’

‘Exceptional service delivered from Kevin Saul and his team. Professional service delivered on time with great communication every step of the way. Never too busy to speak on the telephone whether to provide an update on our case or simply to offer reassurance and support. ’

‘The whole team at Irwin Mitchell have been amazing. I’ve felt informed throughout with everything. I feel that they have been really passionate about my case and realistic at times. Anytime I speak with the team at Irwin Mitchell they remain committed and dedicated.’

‘Shahin Masters has always been available to discuss many matters along the way. I have felt protected and supported during this process. I couldn’t have asked for a better person.’

‘Kristofer Inskip leads the team by example. He is conscientious, hard-working, meticulous and effective. Each team member focuses on a particular type of negligence so they develop true expertise in that area which benefits clients.’

‘Jennifer Cawthorne is absolutely dedicated to the promotion of her clients’ cases, she works incredibly hard and pursues every possible angle, whilst retaining a clear appreciation of litigation risk to give realistic advice.’

‘The standout lawyer is Lindsay Wise, handling the most difficult and valuable clinical negligence cases. Kevin Saul is sensible, good with vulnerable clients, level-headed, pragmatic.’

‘The care from the very beginning has been excellent. My case was handled in a professional, sensitive manner, making me feel comfortable to disclose information of a very private nature regarding my disabilities. Communication was always excellent.’

‘Eddie Jones was extremely helpful in explaining the process, risks and potential outcomes and also in understanding the position I was in. He was compassionate yet professional, building a high level of trust and reassurance. Sensitivity was always maintained, communication skills always excellent, leading to a positive working relationship over the course of the claim.’

‘Melissa Gardner cannot be faulted. Her advice given was professional and in a way we could understand, winning the case. Would definitely recommend this firm.’

‘Great clinical negligence team – very dedicated and knowledgeable.’

‘Standout lawyers include Sally Leonards whose enormous compassion and legal knowledge, combined with a down-to-earth approach makes her a great choice; Angharad Hughes has a real attention to detail and a fantastic way with clients and opponents alike and Melissa Gardner is an effective operator.’

‘Eddie Jones is an excellent solicitor. He pays meticulous attention to detail in the preparation of witness evidence, and he is creative and proactive in the prosecution of his cases; the success of his cases rests upon the solid evidential groundwork he puts in. Melissa Gardner and Mark Havenhand are thoughtful and empathetic solicitors, proactive and very much committed to their clients’ cases but realistic and careful in their advice.’

‘JMW are a friendly, well-established team with excellent breath and depth of knowledge. The team is proactive and their systems and processes are slick and efficient which attracts the confidence of their clients.’

‘Angharad Hughes is a very good and careful solicitor. Angharad gets the best out of the team she instructs on any particular case. Sally Leonards is a tenacious litigator. She is efficient and gets to the point, but she is also very caring with clients.’

‘All members take their time with you. All so kind and friendly. Always understanding. They don’t pressure you into anything and always give you enough time. ’

‘Claiming medical negligence is not an easy thing to do, but, through it all, Fieldfisher were unfailingly compassionate and made use of their professional skills and expertise to help me out. Though it was immensely tough, I’m thankful that Fieldfisher were with me throughout, making it as easy as they could.’

‘Lindsay Holt – Vastly experienced, huge medical knowledge, able to see the wood for the trees, and identify the case winning points early. Clients love her approachable, humane side.’

‘Jenny Urwin is an exceptional lawyer, who has the ability to demystify the legal process for her clients, offering clear advice and guidance. Jenny is kindness personified and her clients truly appreciate the human touch. Nothing is ever too much to ask.’

‘Claire Horton remains one of the most thorough and careful solicitors I know, combining those skills with a real commitment and energy for promoting the interests of her clients.’

‘Jenny Urwin is hugely experienced in cerebral palsy and wrongful birth claims. Her management of cases is truly excellent as are her client care skills. Claire Horton is also hugely experienced, and her eye for detail is second to none and her case preparation is meticulous.’

‘The team are dedicated, highly professional clinical negligence litigators who combine real expertise and technical ability with excellent client care.’

‘Julia Hamilton is conscientious and capable partner who is meticulous in her preparation and good with clients. She will become one of the stand out clin-neg litigators in Manchester.’

‘The service is responsive to client need. They take a holistic perspective of the case and appraise each aspect with care and high levels of professionalism.’

‘Fletchers have an excellently resourced birth injury unit which provides a strong support base for its solicitors and the cases they take on. The team is clearly committed to the prosecution of its cases and well supported to do that.’

‘Michael Gray is a very talented lawyer. He has excellent judgment and a real skill for honing in on the central issues in a case. Iain Dodd is loved by his clients, he is simply excellent. His attention to detail is second to none, yet he retains the pragmatism to recognise when to settle and when to fight on.’

‘It’s a brilliant team, they are always helpful and respond very quickly. They work well as a team. Fletchers have been amazing and I would recommend them to anyone who needed their help. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. ’

‘Leanne Devine is a credit to Fletchers, she is very approachable and explains everything in a way that everyone can understand. Nothing is too much trouble for her and she tries her hardest to get the best for you.’

‘Trevor Ward is an excellent solicitor, his whole demeanour is that of an empathetic person taking you through all the legal processes thoroughly, explaining every step taken and the reason behind it, making the client aware at all times of where they are with the proceedings.’

‘Every person I’ve met at the firm has been extremely kind, understanding and very knowledgeable. They have gone above and beyond, and have all made a huge difference to our lives that without them we could not achieve.’

‘Excellent. Extremely thorough. Good communication and openness with regard to charges. Dealt with whole situation with sensitivity. Supported the whole family.’

‘Lesley Herbertson and her team have been very professional and friendly throughout the process, I have never dealt with a firm more professional or approachable.’

‘An outstanding team with excellent communication skills, comprehensive knowledge and a caring and compassionate approach. Nothing is too much to ask, questions or queries are quickly and effectively answered. We were always made to feel at ease and a part of the process, our opinions were always considered.’

‘Gill Edwards’ dedication to her work, knowledge of the law and excellent interpersonal skills gave us so much confidence. Gill always took the time to take us through every step of an incredibly complicated process, she supported us and you could tell that she really cared about our family and getting us a positive outcome.’

‘Lesley Herbertson has been outstanding in every way from the start. She clearly communicated the expectations and the road map of the case. She has excellent knowledge, showed belief in our case and provided support and understanding throughout.’

‘I would particularly like to mention the kindness, support and astute advice given to me by Helen Budge. She was a source of strength throughout the Inquest and legal proceedings. ’

‘Lesley Herbertson is extremely thorough in her case preparation, with excellent attention to detail in relation to both witness and expert evidence. She is a keen proponent of her clients’ cases but with very sound judgment as to the realistic outcomes possible.’

‘Gill Edwards and Kelly Charlton are a formidable team, very experienced and supportive of families in need.’

‘Stephen Jones and his team have always demonstrated absolute professionalism across the board. Their medico-legal knowledge has been impressive.’

‘Brendan Hope has a high level of expertise in clinical negligence and takes the time to explain it to us in terms that we understand. He has made us feel comfortable in a way we know he has our best interests at heart.’

‘The team are incredibly professional and competent. They have a full understanding of the process and are able to easily articulate next steps.’

‘The team is outstanding. I have absolute confidence that I have chosen the best lawyers to take care of me and my future needs. I have been amazed at their medical knowledge. Their persistence, knowledge and experience will ultimately result in the best outcome for me.’

‘Stephen Jones is an absolute star and remains the stand out claimant litigator of his generation. Any conversation with Stephen always leaves me feeling reassured and confident that I am being looked after and they doing their best for me.’

‘Leigh Day have a national reputation for excellence in litigation. I agree it is well deserved. Their creativity and zeal is impressive.’

‘Lauren Tully is an excellent solicitor. She clearly grasps the essence of the litigation issues in a case, prepares primary evidence with great care and prosecutes her claims proactively and impressively.’

‘Rebecca Ridgeon is excellent. She has inherent knowledge, and is not easily phased. Rebecca has an excellent career ahead of her.’

‘Mark Slater and Chris Gawne have exceptional legal skills, very quickly getting to the crux of even the most complex clinical negligence claim.’

‘Specialist medical negligence team with excellent knowledge of the area. They are knowledgeable, efficient and friendly.’

‘Andrew Harrison. Very knowledgeable about the arena of medical negligence, the relevant law and hurdles to overcome.’

‘Niall Costello: extremely experienced and knowledgeable, excellent client care, always willing to go the extra mile to achieve the best outcome possible and very efficient management skills. The entire clinical negligence team is first class.’

‘Sophie Fox and Niall Costello are standout solicitors who are truly excellent at what they do. Their client handling is excellent as is their ability to always go the extra mile to secure favourable outcomes for claimants.’

‘Sophie Fox is brilliant, professional, understanding and articulate. Nothing seemed too much trouble. I cannot praise Sophie highly enough, totally outstanding.’

‘All the team members are awesome; they are approachable efficient and work diligently.’

‘Good quality work.’

‘Helen Lewis is an excellent solicitor. She has great attention to detail, a keen eye for the heart of issues, and a readiness to leave no stone unturned in the promotion of her clients’ interests.’

‘Rosalyn Steeple – Very experienced, approachable and intelligent. A pleasure to work with.’

‘John Doyle is a really excellent litigator. He is a brilliant strategist, and handles high value litigation with gusto. He is highly intelligent, but straightforward and down to earth. Clients love him.’

‘Victoria Beel is a solicitor who clients love. She fights with every fibre of her being to get a good outcome. She is a tenacious litigator, particularly when it comes to costs.’

‘Excellent firm with solid reputation for managing complex clinical negligence claims.’

‘Rosalyn Steeple – excellent solicitor who has negotiated some fantastic results for her clients. ’

‘I work with various members of their team, all of whom are very easy to work with and appear genuinely caring of their clients, who often have complex needs.’

‘Happy to answer all questions and jargon. Honest and trustworthy. Make you feel confident about them. Feeling that you are in safe hands.’

‘I found Butcher and Barlow very approachable and experienced solicitors. They are a very down to earth set of professionals who make you feel very at ease.’

‘Tom Sedley has been very thorough in explaining in layman’s terms each process of our claim. I found him very easy to talk to and for me to ask him questions.’

‘Butcher and Barlow are an excellent team to work with. They care about their client’s needs on a personal level and I have no doubt secure the best results. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Maria Repanos manages to combine applying a high level of technical ability to any given situation with a humane and compassionate approach which puts the needs of her clients, as individuals, first.’

‘Maria Repanos is an excellent solicitor. She is intelligent, hard-working and efficient.’

‘Caroline Murgatroyd is a great clinical negligence lawyer. Very smart and well-organised. Manages her cases well.’

‘Excellent reputation. Their tenacity is their strength.’

‘The staff are incredibly professional and empathetic. Their knowledge is second to none and I feel completely confident in their ability to get the best outcome for me.’

‘Caroline Murgatroyd is fantastic. She is incredibly professional and knowledgeable.’

‘Matthew Gascoyne has been like a friend to me through the whole time I have been using Hudgells, whilst remaining very professional. He has been very sensitive to my situation, and has also supported me and my family through meetings. The communication with Matthew has been excellent. His advice has also been excellent.’

‘Clare Jones – Wonderful client care skills; deft at explaining the legal/medical complexities in plain English. Good tactician and always realistic in her appraisal of cases.’

‘First-rate clinical negligence team within a firm nationally renowned for its commitment to representing the needs of injured claimants.’

‘Tanzeela Aslam brings a wealth of experience in high-value claims, combined with an empathetic approach to seriously-injured clients.’

‘Clare Jones – Approachable and highly experienced. She fights very hard for the best result for every client.’