The ‘efficient and pragmatic’ team at Lanyon Bowdler adopts a ’truly personal approach’ when dealing with cases involving birth, brain and fatal claims. It also frequently handles high-value cases relating to amputations and spinal injuries. Head of department, Beth Heath has considerable expertise in birth injury claims. Lucy Small handles many complex cases involving birth/brain injuries, as well as catastrophic and spinal injury claims. Small is also recommended for her work on amputation cases. Emma Broomfield has wide-ranging experience of handling a wide range of complicated cases, with a particular specialism in spinal injuries. Laura Weir was promoted to the partnership in January 2024. Natasha Gibbons is another significant member of the practice.
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‘This is a fantastic clinical negligence team that punches significantly above its weight, competing with top class London firms. Laura Weir is definitely going places. She is ambitious, hard-working, and totally committed to delivering top level advice to her clients.'
- 'Natasha Gibbons is one to watch. She has a keen eye for detail, and is very sensible in her approach to litigation. ’
‘Great team for clin neg work, certainly the stand out team in Shropshire and the surrounding area. Well resourced, offering high quality advice and excellent client care. ’
‘A team which prides itself on personal service and client support. Adam Hodson; an outstanding clinical negligence solicitor; knowledgeable, compassionate, approachable and determined.’
‘Absolutely amazing service and communication. Personal treatment throughout, great advice and support.'
‘Lucy Small has made everything about our case easy and understandable. Her passion to her work is admirable. Her professionalism is above everything we expected.’
‘Emma Broomfield is very experienced and brings calm to every case, no matter what challenges are thrown up. Beth Heath has a no-nonsense attitude which results in swift, fair resolution to claims. Natasha Gibbons is growing into a confident case handler.'
‘The best clinical negligence firm in Shropshire, but one which can compete with any in the country. Beth Heath is efficient, smart and practical. Emma Broomfield is very intelligent, puts everything into her cases and spots arguments which others might miss.’
Work highlights
- A £10.3m settlement was achieved in a birth injury case despite no motor disabilities but significant “hidden” cognitive impairment.
- Secured a £700,000 out-of-court settlement for dependent family of MR who died aged 51 from breast cancer after delayed diagnosis despite robust denial of liability.
- Representing an adult with a severe brain injury due to a stroke from an undiagnosed blood clot. His claim is valued in excess of £10m. Interim payments in excess of £400,000 have been secured to facilitate rehabilitation.
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Practice head
Beth Heath
Other key lawyers
Emma Broomfield; Lucy Small; Laura Weir; Natasha Gibbons; Adam Hodson