Robert Weir KC
‘A superstar. He is one of the best clinical negligence advocates around.’
At Devereux, the clinical negligence team continues to act in a broad range of complex matters, ranging from catastrophic injury claims and medical negligence cases to mandates pertaining to birth injuries. Robert Weir KC is very highly regarded for his expertise in advising on complex cases concerning secondary victim claims, as well as handling claims for catastrophic brain and spinal injuries. Richard Cartwright is well known for representing claimants in cases, often involving high-value birth injury claims.
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- 'The clerks offer an excellent service.'
- 'The clerks are all very responsive and helpful.'
- 'Devereux is a great set with talented barristers and very hardworking clerks.'
- 'The set has a solid reputation for clinical negligence work.'
- 'Excellent - easily one of the key clinical negligence sets.'
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