Midland Circuit
At 39 Essex Chambers, the team is regularly instructed in clinical negligence claims involving birth injuries, spinal injuries, and delayed diagnosis matters, as well as large-scale medical negligence disputes with cross-border elements. Neil Block KC is very highly regarded for his expertise in representing defendants in complex, high-value claims, including birth injury cases. Romilly Cummerson acts for defendants and claimants in complex cases where medical causation is often in dispute. Rebecca Livesey joined the team in August 2025.
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- 'Harry Airth is a pleasure to work with.
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