The Newcastle-based team at Thompsons Solicitors LLP continues to advise on some of the most complex and high-value clinical negligence and serious injury cases in the North. The team handles a wide range of matters, including surgical error, delayed diagnosis, birth injury, and mesh claims, as well as cases relating to military injuries, asbestos-related disease, and serious accidents. Fiona Belgian leads the team with over 20 years of experience, regularly acting in catastrophic cases. Clair Wilson brings extensive expertise in clinical negligence, while Trevor Hall heads the serious injury accident team and military work, with specialisms in brain, spinal, chronic pain, and amputation claims.
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  • ‘Helen Cornforth was amazing. In constant contact.’

  • ‘The Newcastle office has one of the most experienced and capable teams for asbestos litigation in the UK, with considerable strength and depth. It is among the best firms in England for this work.’

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Fiona Belgian

Other key lawyers

Clair Wilson; Trevor Hall; Paul Morpeth; Helen Cornforth