Ms Charlotte Law > Kings Chambers > Manchester, England > Barrister Profile
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Ms Charlotte Law
Position
Practises predominantly in the field of clinical negligence, dealing with cases of surgical and pharmaceutical negligence, dental negligence, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis in primary and secondary care. Has particular experience in cases involving obstetrics and gynaecology, general surgery, orthopaedic injury, hand and plastic surgery (cosmetic and therapeutic) and general practice. Also practises in personal injury, specialising in cases of severe injury arising from employer’s liability, public liability, product liability and road traffic. Has particular experience in claims brought on behalf of military personnel. Appears regularly in the Coroner’s Court representing bereaved families, in particular following deaths in hospital and residential nursing homes. Also represents applicants to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
Memberships
PIBA
Education
University: Cambridge MA Classics PgDL College of Law, Guildford BVC BPP Law School, London
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Clinical negligence
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Charlotte Law – Kings Chambers ‘Charlotte is a sophisticated user of mediation, using it where it is of clear benefit to her clients to do so. She is remarkably clever, personally very charming, and she is focussed on achieving the best results for her clients, using her knowledge of the process to best advantage.’
Kings Chambers is home to Sarah Pritchard KC, who is sought after by defendants in high-value clinical negligence claims. Helen Mulholland KC acts for both claimants and defendants, and of recent note has been instructed on several cerebral palsy claims. Nicholas Braslavsky KC boasts substantial expertise in a range of clinical negligence cases, including asphyxia and cerebral palsy mandates, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, and GP negligence claims. Sarah Pritchard KC specialises in cases arising from negligently handled births, spinal injuries, and surgical negligence. Charlotte Law is another notable name in this area, often handling complex issues of medicine, while Claire Steward is skilled in cases concerning issues of liability. Richard Borrett is another notable member of the set who is instructed by both claimants and defendants, and his expertise spans across surgical, dental, GP, and maternity claims.
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Personal injury
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3The personal injury team at Kings Chambers predominately handles serious injury cases, including high-value brain and spinal injuries. The set is home to Nicholas Braslavsky KC and Stephen Maguire who are sought after for their significant expertise in both child and adult brain injury cases. Of recent note, Maguire was instructed in a personal injury claim following an RTA in which the claimant was struck by a van and subsequently suffered a severe head injury. Michael Rawlinson KC and Charlotte Law have substantial experience in acting for military personnel who have been injured, while Helen Mulholland KC frequently acts for claimants who have been seriously injured in road traffic accidents.Gerard McDermott KC is also a key silk at the set. For cases involving chronic pain, Fiona Ashworth is a go-to barrister, and she acts for both claimants and defendants.