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.
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‘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.’
Practice head
Neil Clayton; Robert Rose
Other key lawyers
Natalizia Capizzi; Fernanda Simionato-Ayling