The ‘formidable’ Altrincham-based practice at Price Slater Gawne is well-placed to represent claimants in multi-million-pound cases. Mark Slater is vastly experienced across an array of complex matters, with a workload that encompasses improper treatment-related group actions, as well as inapt psychological care which leads to further harm. Slater also handles matters brought against the Ministry of Defence by those who have suffered negligently treated PTSD during military service. Chris Gawne specialises in handling matters regarding injuries resulting from surgeries and in-hospital deaths; he and Slater co-lead the practice and both are considered ’phenomenally experienced’ in clinical negligence cases. Andrew Harrison's broad practice features delayed cancer diagnoses, and cerebral and Erb’s palsy cases. Sarah Ratcliffe is also noteworthy for her ‘outstanding compassion and client care’.
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‘Mark Slater and Chris Gawne are not afraid to take on difficult cases. Not only are they both phenomenally experienced clinical negligence solicitors, able to immediately seek out and focus on the crux of any potential claim, but they are also sensible and commercially aware, which ensures that their clients are properly recompensed for any negligent or avoidable clinical injury suffered.’
‘Andrew Harrison is punchy and determined. He gets on with his litigation.'
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Practice head
Mark Slater; Chris Gawne
Other key lawyers
Andrew Harrison; Sarah Ratcliffe; Sophie Fox; Jasmine Johnson