Fletchers Solicitors‘ practice, which transferred from Shoosmiths LLP in 2025, stands out due to its deep knowledge of high-value, complex clinical negligence cases involving birth, brain and spinal injuries. Phil Barnes leads the practice and Kashmir Uppal is an expert in catastrophic injury cases, most notably cerebral palsy claims. Natasha Read is a key name for high-value neurological cases, while Richard Bannister often advises on fatal accidents, delayed cancer diagnosis, brain injury and surgical cases. Dan O’Keeffe specialises in spinal injury and Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) matters. Sharon Banga focuses on complex birth injures and claims relating to kidney, neurological, spine and amputation injuries. Nicholas Tubb is also recommended.
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‘Kashmir Uppal has shown great understanding of our case and demonstrates superb knowledge and understanding of our difficulties and shows lots of empathy for the problems we have experienced. The team around Kashmir have all been very helpful, respectful and patient.'
- ‘Pam Westwood is an excellent lawyer. Able to manage complicated cases with calm authority. Great manner with clients and able to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of a claim early on.’
Work highlights
Acted in a complex high value clinical negligence cerebral palsy claim which was settled for £28.5 million capitalised.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Phil Barnes
Other key lawyers
Kashmir Uppal; Natasha Read; Richard Bannister; Dan O’Keeffe; Sharon Banga; Nicholas Tubb; Pam Westwood; Becca Horley