Osbornes handles a wide range of high-value and complex clinical negligence cases, with particular expertise in birth injury, delayed cancer diagnosis, spinal injury, and fatal claims. Jodi Newton is particularly noted for her work on cerebral palsy and maternal injury claims; she currently manages multiple active cerebral palsy matters, often securing early interim payments. Josie Robinson brings 20 years of experience to the team, with specialist insight into pelvic mesh claims and maternal death cases, drawing on her background in physiotherapy. Elline Demetriou supports the team on catastrophic injury cases and has a growing caseload in maternity and care home negligence. Nicholas Leahy leads the firm’s inquests work and has developed a specialism in stillbirth and surgical fatality claims. Hugh Johnson recently joined the firm from Stewarts Law to lead the medical negligence department.
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- ‘Jodi Newton is fantastic. Detail orientated, really capable head of maternity. Joy to work with.’
- ‘Jodi Newton is an excellent strategic litigator. She is also very empathetic which is such an important skill for this area of work. She is technically excellent and works tirelessly for her clients. She is also very collaborative with all other professionals which makes working with her a joy. Elline Demetriou is also a pleasure to work with, very capable and extremely well organised and helpful.'
- ‘This team is completely dedicated to getting the best possible results for their clients. They are also able to offer many fee earners who speak foreign languages to assist clients who may not have English as their first language. They are very pleasant to work with but can be suitably assertive when the situation demands.’
- ‘I am always happy to get instructions from Osbornes. They have excellent quality work, the team knows exactly what they are doing and are a real pleasure to work with. Excellent legal knowledge.’
- ‘Elline Demetriou is an up and coming associate. She is thorough and empathetic, with great client care skills.’
- ‘A close knit team with excellent knowledge and technical acumen across the board. The team continue to have excellent leadership and provide an above and beyond service for their clients.’
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Practice head
Hugh Johnson
Other key lawyers
Jodi Newton; Sophie Davies; Josie Robinson; Elline Demetriou; Nicholas Leahy