Under the leadership of Beth Heath, the clinical negligence team at Lanyon Bowdler handles a wide variety of claims, and is noted for its ongoing representation of families affected by the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust maternity scandal. Lucy Small covers complex and high-value medical negligence cases. Emma Broomfield has extensive experience advising on cerebral palsy, catastrophic brain and spinal injury claims. Key names of note include Laura Weir and Natasha Gibbons, who handles spinal injuries and cancer diagnosis cases. Adam Hodson departed from the team in August 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Emma Broomfield is one of the cleverest lawyers in the country. She spots points which most would miss. She has a fine understanding of the medicine and the law. You are very lucky if you have her as your solicitor.’
- 'All of the individuals I've worked with from Lanyon Bowdler have been friendly and personable. Reassuring me when things were difficult and sufficiently determined to get a result.’
- ‘Lucy Small is incredibly supportive of clients, and fantastic at bringing in junior members of the team to offer multi-level support on the most complex cases and those arising from devastating injuries.'
- ‘The team are brilliant in collaborating with rehabilitation services and providers. They are fantastic at getting clients support as soon as possible, and using information feedback to better inform experts instructed for the injured parties.’
- ‘Martin Hood is exceptional on every level. He's a very kind, talented and hard working lawyer, with extensive experience of complex, high value clinical negligence matters. His attention to detail, case analysis and management of experts is first rate. Clients like and trust him, and their confidence is well-placed.
- ‘The clinical negligence team at Lanyon Bowdler are committed, passionate, compassionate and caring. They take time to fully understand their client's needs and wishes and provide the necessary support and care to holistically manage their client's case.’
- ‘Natasha Gibbons is wonderful to work with. She is industrious, sensible, has great attention to detail and is very collegiate. She will go a very long way.’
Work highlights
Achieved an £8 million settlement in a neonatal meningitis case for a young adult with subtle cognitive impairment, enabling them to maximise their independence.
Achieved a £10 million settlement shortly before trial in a stroke case where the adult claimant is no longer able to work and requires round the clock care but has a limited life expectancy.
Achieved a £550,000 out of court settlement for the family of a client who died shortly after giving birth to her daughter as a result of negligent maternal care.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Laura Weir
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Beth Heath
Other key lawyers
Lucy Small; Emma Broomfield; Laura Weir; Natasha Gibbons; Martin Hood