Clinical negligence

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

Helen Mulholland KC

Helen has exceptional technical expertise with first-rate advocacy in high-value and complex claims. She has excellent strategic litigation expertise, with a deep and nuanced understanding of medical evidence across a broad range of disciplines. Her ability to grasp intricate clinical issues quickly and apply them persuasively in a legal context is a defining strength. She is a formidable courtroom advocate who conducts measured, precise, and highly effective cross-examination of expert witnesses. Helen has a natural ability to distill complex medical issues into clear, compelling submissions that resonate with judges. As a part-time judge, Helen brings a different perspective to her approach, consistently identifying the key issues and driving matters forward with clarity and purpose. She always provides pragmatic and robust advice.

Sarah Pritchard KC

Sarah has an unrivaled suite of skills that set her apart from her peers. She is a master tactician who is able to get into the minds of her opponents and anticipate their next move ahead of time. This makes her not only a master tactician but also an expert negotiator and advocate, second to none in the field. Importantly, Sarah also takes the time to understand the needs and drivers of her clients so that she can give down-to-earth and tailored advice. She understands and values the team dynamic such that she brings those instructing her, and their clients, along with her in a case, valuing their input, advice, and views. This makes her a pleasure to work with, incredibly personable, and very persuasive. As an advocate, Sarah is nimble on her feet, making quick work of her opponents. She hones in on the strengths and weaknesses of the parties' positions and then uses that to navigate the most complex of issues with unparalleled ease and speed. She remains cool, calm, and collected no matter what is thrown at her, making her incredibly persuasive and steadfast when pursuing her clients' objectives in court. When it comes to drafting, I am not exaggerating when I say Sarah's work is masterful. She has honed and perfected her drafting skills over the years, such that her pleadings are artful and powerful in nature. Overall, Sarah is one of the strongest and most skilled KCs working in the field of clinical negligence.