Irwin Mitchell fields a standout clinical negligence team with deep bench strength and a clear focus on complex, high-value litigation. Auriana Griffiths leads the department, which is especially active in cerebral palsy and neonatal brain injury claims. She is joined by Leena Savjani, who also leads the firm’s national Erb’s Palsy group, and Richard Kayser, who heads the firm’s national pro-bono initiatives and has particular expertise in paediatric neurological claims. Other notable individuals include Lauren Hurney, whose expertise spans brain and spinal injuries, and Anne Kavanagh, who is particularly active in obstetric litigation. The team is praised for its collaborative structure and its investment in support services such as rehabilitation coordination, ensuring early access to care, and interim payments.
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‘Irwin Mitchell have a big team which very competently handles a range of cases. My experience of the team is with catastrophic cases and the team does an exceptional job in achieving great results with these cases.’
‘Large, dedicated team who have a great track record in securing excellent results for their clients.'
‘Irwin Mitchell's clinical negligence team are exceptional. They are a large team team managing a very high volume of claims which gives them such great depth and breath of experience and expertise in this market.’
‘Auriana Griffiths is exceptional. A leader in this field who achieves great results for her clients. A great leader of a first class team who is collaborative and innovative.'
- 'Anne Kavanagh is a great lawyer who negotiates hard to get the best outcome for her clients.’
‘Pre-eminent in the field, with the resources, strength in depth and knowledge to see off most if not all of their competitors, whilst also remaining a delight to work with.’
‘Lauren Hurney - a partner with enormous experience gained over the last 20 years.'
‘Richard Kayser, partner, is a star. He has excellent judgement and great powers of analysis. He leaves no stone unturned in the work up of his cases.’
Work highlights
Representing the claimant in a cross-border birth injury claim involving a twin delivery where the claimant sustained a brain injury.
Represented a child in securing a significant settlement after they sustained severe brain damage during birth.
Represented the claimant in successfully securing a late-stage interim payment order to enable the purchase of suitable accommodation and implementation of care and rehabilitation.
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Practice head
Auriana Griffiths
Other key lawyers
Leena Savjani; Richard Kayser; Lauren Hurney; Anne Kavanagh; Alexandra Winch; Tom Gough