Praised by clients for its ‘rare combination of legal acumen, empathy, and dedication’, the practice at Fletchers Solicitors, which recently joined the firm from Shoosmiths LLP , is geared towards handling high-value, complex matters, with a particular focus on clinical negligence cases. Heading up the clinical negligence team, Andrea Rusbridge specialises in brain injury and delayed diagnosis claims. Leading the personal injury team, Sharine Burgess’ areas of expertise include traumatic brain injuries and fatalities arising from road traffic accidents. Working on clinical negligence claims, Sarah Harper is knowledgeable of liability claims relating to surgical failures, delayed diagnoses and brain injuries. Louise Tyler recently joined the team and has since led on clinical negligence litigation and worked on mental health-related claims. Sarah Cunliffe, Simon Towler and Gemma Pabari are other key members of the clinical negligence team.
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‘My main contact over many years has been Sarah Cunliffe who is exceptionally skilled, intelligent, easy to communicate with and keen to provide excellent service to clients.'
‘Sharine Burgess is an outstanding lawyer who deserves all of her many accolades. She brings warmth and pragmatism to her dealings with clients. Her attention to detail is matched with a wealth of experience making her an all-round class act.'
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Practice head
Andrea Rusbridge; Sharine Burgess
Other key lawyers
Sarah Cunliffe; Simon Towler; Gemma Pabari; Sarah Harper; Louise Tyler