Recognised as ‘one of the leaders in the field’, Irwin Mitchell’s broad medical negligence practice covers claims involving birth and neonatal injury, oncology issues, neurological injuries, fatalities and delays in diagnosing meningitis. Justine Spencer spearheads the team and is described as ’sympathetic with clients and tough with opponents’. She specialises in obstetric and neonatal neurological injuries, including cerebral palsy and hypoglycaemia, while also acting for adults with permanent brain or spinal injuries. Rebecca Brown has extensive experience in claims arising from general surgical negligence, sepsis, amputations and spinal injuries, earning praise for being ‘bright, hardworking and tactically astute’.
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- ‘Justine Spencer - Strong leadership with a clear grasp of the personal details for the client, the medical issues and the legal arguments. Clarity of thought means clear instructions for all her team.’
- ‘My legal team is professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. They shield me from a lot of the stress of my case and minimise its impact on me. They always quell any concerns I have.’
- ‘Justine Spencer is always skilful with her explanations in where my case is at.'
- ‘Rebecca Brown in the Southampton Office is an excellent solicitor and her team are all of a high standard.’
- ‘Rebecca Brown is highly recommended.’
- ‘A strong clinical negligence team with strength in depth for all sizes of claim. One to the leaders of the field in the South East.’
Work highlights
Advised a client in connection with the death of a 17-year-old after delivery of her child and the suffering of severe obstetric post-partum haemorrhage, ventilation difficulties and bilateral pneumothoraxes leading to hypoxic brain injury.
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Practice head
Justine Spencer
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Rebecca Brown