The Wilkes Partnership handles a variety of clinical negligence claims at a local and national level. Annmarie Wilde guides the clinical negligence team, and is well-regarded for her handling of complex and severe cases. The 'talented' Kate Campbell-Gunn is a skilled litigator with vast experience in acting for claimants.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Second-to-none, they will fight for justice for clients. No matter how many denial responses are received, they will not be dissuaded when there is a case to argue. Not only do they persevere with such cases, they win them.'
- 'Long after most would become demoralised, the Wilkes Clinical Negligence team are reverting with a well-thought-out, intelligent, response. This attitude is ingrained into every member of the team, so no matter who is handling a client's case, they could not be more supported.'
- 'The resourcing on any case is second-to-none: whatever field expert evidence is needed in, they will get, and they will get a leader in the field. ’
‘Annmarie Wilde builds close working relationships with clients and takes a personal interest in their well-being outside of the confines of the case.'
- Kate Campbell-Gunn is excellent at getting points out of experts that support a client's case. She is robust in her approach and leaves no stone unturned in finding ways to win a case. Each denial of liability Kate receives is met immediately with a passion to interrogate the basis and overcome the same. She is outstanding at offering clients support when they are becoming demoralised or fatigued by the toll of the litigation process, and finding a way forward.’
‘Kate Campbell-Gunn is a talented lawyer, offering great advice to her clients and a formidable opponent.’
Work highlights
Acting in a clinical negligence claim against the Ambulance Service for failure to perform adequate CPR and defibrillation leading to a period of hypoxia and brain damage.
Acting in a clinical negligence claim against the Hospital Trust and a GP who failed to detect claimant’s bowel cancer symptoms. Admission secured in full for breach and causation and settling currently in excess of £1.75m.
Acting in a claim against a private hospital for unwarranted hip surgery leading to chronic pain, LOE and psychiatric injuries. Settled for £153,0000.00.
Practice head
Annmarie Wilde
Other key lawyers
Kate Campbell-Gunn