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The leading clinical risk team at DAC Beachcroft LLP is well-regarded for defending GPs and NHS trusts in a range of high-value claims, including high-profile group actions and appellate cases before the Supreme Court. A longstanding NHS Resolution panel firm, the Bristol offering also features a dedicated medical malpractice team, acting for insurers and independent provider insureds. Rachel Roberts-Jenkins acts as the firm’s national cluster head for clinical negligence, while insurance law-expert Simon Perkins leads the medical malpractice team. Hannah Volpe leverages specialist expertise in hospital acquired infection and MRSA acquisition claims, while Nigel Montgomery has a longstanding reputation for group actions and catastrophic injury work. Stuart Wallace is a key name for clinical negligence litigation concerning birth, brain and spinal injuries.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘DAC Beachcroft are the best of the group of firms undertaking NHS Resolution-funded defendant clinical negligence work. They are well-prepared, they are pragmatic, but prepared to fight where appropriate.’
- 'Very strong team who always act in their client's interests, with commerciality. The strength in depth is notable.'
Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- The Medical Defence Union
Work highlights
Defended a claim (successfully) to trial on grounds of fundamental dishonesty.