Bevan Brittan LLP has a stellar reputation for defending clients in ‘ground-breaking claims’, with a notable specialism at the intersection between clinical negligence and human rights claims regarding mental health. Alongside its continued work on the NHS Resolution panel, the firm undertakes private medical malpractice work for insurers and healthcare providers, often involving international claims. Joanna Lloyd heads up the team in Bristol, representing the NHS in high-profile group action and brain injury cases. Simon Lindsay specialises in mental health and human rights claims, while the ’stand out’ Alison Garrett handles high-value birth injury and cerebral palsy claims. Ceri Catton and Edward Duckworth are other key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- 'The healthcare team at Bevan Brittan has a strong reputation in the insurance market and provides excellent advice.'
'A high-profile practice handling the most challenging work pushing the boundaries of the law.'
‘The firm is a very long-established firm specialising in defence clinical negligence work and is one of the leading firms with a reputation for competence and reliability.’
'The stand out individuals are Joanna Lloyd and Alison Garrett. They are highly capable lawyers who provide excellent outcomes for their NHS Trust clients in the most technically tricky and ground-breaking claims.'
‘Alison Garrett: very conscientious and always willing to go the extra mile for the client. Great expertise in her field with never-failing good judgment.’
'A dream team to work with if you carry out defendant clinical negligence work. Pre-eminent in the field, delightful to work alongside and fantastic at delivering for their clients.'
Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- RUH Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
Work highlights
Securing the discontinuance of multiple secondary victim claims brought against NHS Trusts post the successful defence of the NHS in Paul and another (Appellants) v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (Respondent); Polmear and another (Appellants) v Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (Respondent); Purchase (Appellant) v Ahmed (Respondent) in the Supreme Court.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alison Garrett
Practice head
Joanna Lloyd
Other key lawyers
Simon Lindsay; Alison Garrett; Ceri Catton; Edward Duckworth