Back to rankings
England - London • Insurance
4

Clinical negligence: claimant

Shakespeare Martineau LLP logo

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

More information
Shakespeare Martineau LLP's clinical negligence practice is led in London by Neil Clayton, who oversees a growing team handling a wide range of complex claims and Robert Rose. The team is particularly active in cerebral palsy and birth injury matters, alongside cases involving maxillofacial cancer, wrongful birth, mesh complications, and diabetic care failures. Several members, including Natalizia Capizzi and Fernanda Simionato-Ayling, focus on high-severity obstetric and surgical negligence claims. The practice is also increasingly engaged in dental negligence work and delayed diagnosis cases, often arising from post-pandemic care backlogs.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This law firm is committed to supporting female and ethnic minority lawyers. The team that I deal with is diverse, with qualified lawyers from Asian, Latin American, Eastern European and English backgrounds.’

  • ‘Fernanda Simionato-Ayling is impressive in her ability to engage with her clients and allow them to feel heard and respected.’

  • ‘Strong clinical negligence team. Excellent resources and great case load.’

  • ‘The standout individual is Neil Clayton who is very strong technically, particularly with Schedules of Loss. He also fights very hard for clients and knows how to win a case.’

  • ‘Neil Clayton has a superb forensic eye - a true quality clinical negligence litigator.’

  • 'Fernanda Simionato-Ayling is absolutely amazing. Extremely professional, kind and caring, communication was above and beyond. She went the extra mile. She provided me with that additional support and she managed my expectations consistently. Her dedication to my case has made some positive changes to my life.'

  • 'A well-knit team - experience and availability at every level. Client service at the top of the priorities. Mice and down to earth people. Razor sharp litigators.'

  • 'The team is led by the hugely experienced and sharp Robert Rose. His charm belies his determination as a litigator. Neil Clayton is his sterling deputy and oversees an excellent team in London. They are a really friendly team who win the trust of their clients.'

Practice head

Neil Clayton; Robert Rose

Other key lawyers

Natalizia Capizzi; Fernanda Simionato-Ayling