Weightmans LLP fields a clinically focused London team as part of its nationally integrated healthcare group. Led by Rachel Kneale, the team is supported by Paul Thomson, Isobel Michie, and Rosalind Bird, who bring longstanding experience in serious injury, mental health, and group claims. The practice regularly acts for NHS Resolution, individual NHS Trusts, and medical defence organisations across a range of complex disputes, including claims involving neurological injury, the Human Rights Act, and patient safety. The team is also active in emerging areas such as AI-related liability and pandemic-related group litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘Weightmans has a deep pool of talented lawyers with a wealth of experience across all aspects of clinical negligence work - but in particular the high value claims in obstetrics.’
‘Isobel Michie manages a significant case load which includes cases of the greatest complexity. Combined with unrivalled knowledge and experience in this work.’
‘Excellent and extremely knowledgeable.'
‘Rosalind Bird - clever and kind, excellent with clinicians and experts.'
‘Very good defendant clinical negligence team.'
‘Isobel Michie is first class. Empathetic and sensible with fantastic judgement.'
Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- NHS Blood and Transplant
- St Helena Government
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust
- University Hospitals of Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trusts
- County Durham and Darlington NHS FT
- Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
- Wye Valley NHS Trust
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rachel Kneale
Other key lawyers
Paul Thomson; Isobel Michie; Rosalind Bird; Adina Bernstein; Damian Whitlam; Amanda Grant