Ms Helen Franklin > Barcan+Kirby LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile
Barcan+Kirby LLP Offices
49-50 QUEEN SQUARE
BRISTOL
BS1 4LW
England
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Ms Helen Franklin
Work Department
Medical Negligence
Position
Partner
Career
Helen joined the Medical Negligence team as a Support Lawyer in August 2014. She became an Assistant Solicitor in November 2014, promoted to Associate in April 2017 and Senior Associate in April 2019. In 2022 she was promoted to Partner. Helen has experience across a wide range of different injury types, with particular expertise in claims and cases involving amputation, Erbs palsy and pressure sores. She also has experience in complex brain injury and cerebral palsy claims.
Languages
English
Memberships
Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel Member
Education
BA (hons) Modern and Contemporary History-University of Ulster (with a year of study at the University of Waterloo, Canada), PgDip in Law- Nottingham Law School, BVC- University of West of England, QLTT-BPP Law School
Lawyer Rankings
South West > Insurance > Clinical negligence: claimant
(Next Generation Partners)Barcan+Kirby LLP‘s clinical negligence department specialises in a broad range of medical injury claims, including those involving cerebral palsy, severe birth injuries, head and spinal injuries, amputations, and spinal accidents. Additionally, the group represents clients in inquests. Richard Harries is practice head and sports experience in delayed cancer diagnoses, birth injuries, and negligence cases involving GP, surgical, and A&E care. Claire Hurrell is an expert in cases arising from negligent obstetric care, while Helen Franklin regularly handles claims pertaining to cerebral palsy, amputation, and delayed cancer diagnoses. Senior associate Jay Nathwani acts on behalf of adults and children with particular knowledge in complex brain injury and ophthalmology issues.
Lawyer Rankings
- Clinical negligence: claimant South West > Insurance
- Next Generation Partners South West > Insurance > Clinical negligence: claimant