The clinical negligence department at Slater and Gordon fields a ‘professional, responsive’ team of practitioners covering a host of specialisms. In addition to serious birth injuries, the team advises on claims pertaining to delayed diagnosis of novel issues, catastrophic surgical injuries and errors, and complex cognitive matters. Practice head Emma Doughty is highlighted for litigating ’very effectively’ in high-value birth injury and cancer claims. The ‘supportive and efficient’ Madeline Seibert is a key port of call for clinical negligence mandates encompassing severe cognitive injuries and serious injuries in children. Nisha Sharma is an active litigator in claims regarding surgical errors and injuries.
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‘I have not used any other firm but could not fault Slater and Gordon.All members of the team were approachable efficient and kind.’
‘Madeline Seibert was kind, supportive and efficient and always seemed to have our best interests at the heart of what she did. I could not have wished for any one better.’
‘I have found the team to be professional, responsive, and always keen to ensure that I am fully aware of the latest status, the process and the costs. I highly recommend the team.’
‘We have felt well supported by all areas of the team, including media (we felt we needed to speak out about our case and the media team handled that for us).’
‘We have primarily worked with Nisha Sharma, who has been brilliantly supportive and compassionate in dealing with our case and its complexities.’
‘They are an absolutely outstanding team - highly knowledgeable, hugely dedicated and hard-working and with superb interpersonal skills. They go the extra mile to get the best possible outcomes for their clients.’
‘Emma Doughty leads an excellent team and has handled very effectively hundreds of claims arising out of negligent medical treatment.’
‘Diverse and knowledgeable team with real experience in individual cases in this area as well as larger 'group' actions which have been of significant wider importance.’
Key clients
- The Ian Paterson Litigation Fund
- Multiple clients v Tavistock and Sandyford Gender Identity Clinics
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Practice head
Emma Doughty
Other key lawyers
Madeline Seibert; Nisha Sharma