Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst > Chambers of Adrian Keeling KC and Jonathan Jones KC > Birmingham, England > Barrister Profile

Neil started his medical career in the Royal Army Medical Corps and has practised both within the British Army and in the civilian world.  He has over a decade of experience as a doctor, predominantly in the field of Major Trauma.

He appears in court on a wide range of matters, including trials and interlocutory hearings.  Neil balances his court work with a busy paperwork practice.  He regularly drafts pleadings and advices in relation to fast-track and multi-track matters.

In the field of Clinical Negligence, Neil is happy to accept instructions across a wide range of medical specialisms.  He is equally comfortable taking instructions from both claimants and defendants.  He is frequently instructed at an early stage to utilise his medical knowledge in the identification of potential causes of action, defences, and experts.  In respect of defendant work, Neil is regularly instructed against opposing counsel of significantly higher call.

Neil regularly appears in inquests, both on behalf of families and other interested persons.  He has a particular interest in coronial investigations related to potential failings in clinical care.

With respect to Personal Injury work, Neil maintains a broad practice across all core areas. Given his professional background, he has developed a significant interest in cases involving major traumatic injuries.  He has brought his medical experience to bear when being led on cases involving catastrophic injuries.

Neil was appointed a Medical Member of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal in 2016; he continued to sit in this capacity until 2022.  More recently, he has developed his healthcare practice to include healthcare regulatory work.  He appears regularly on behalf of the NMC in fitness to practice matters.”