Weightmans LLP provides an ‘excellent all round service for their Trust clients. Heavyweight matters are dealt with efficiently and reliably.’ The team excels in defending all manner of claims for various NHS trusts from catastrophic injury, misdiagnosis, birth injury and surgical errors, to fatal accidents. It also has substantial expertise in group claims. Deborah Bannister , Sarah Hopwood and Tony Yeaman are highly recommended. Jasmine Armstrong continues to be busy advising various healthcare organisations, and has conducted numerous defendant clinical negligence claims for NHS Resolution. Maryam Storr is adept at handling a broad range of claims, including those of the utmost severity. Christian Lowden is another name to note.
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‘Weightmans run their caseload extremely well and thoroughly. ’
‘I must give special mention to Melanie Isherwood, her commitment and tenacity has been extraordinary to behold. She has really gone beyond anything that could reasonably have been expected of her. ’
‘With an impressive coverage across the country Weightmans offers an outstanding level of legal support for its clients. ’
‘Within the West Midlands, Maryam Storr and Melanie Isherwood are the stand out lawyers. Both demonstrate a practical approach to resolving complex cases which is deservedly appreciated by their clients.’
‘Great team providing services to NHSR. Balraj Sihota. Adept at arriving at appropriate compromises for his client. Maryam Storr brings a focused approach to the most difficult of cases.’
‘The team are always extremely responsive and willing to go the extra mile. They offer sound and constructive advice to their client at all times.'
'Jasmine Armstrong is a highly competent lawyer. Jasmine is friendly, approachable and down to earth which supports a very strong lawyer and client relationship.'
‘Maryam Storr is the best defendant clin neg solicitor in Birmingham.’
Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
- Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital NHS FT
- Herefordshire and Worcestershire Combined Legal services NHS Trust
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Trust
- Wye Valley NHS Trust
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS FT
- University Hospitals of Birmingham NHS FT
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS FT
Work highlights
- Advised Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust on a brain injury that was sustained following a collapse in a psychiatric unit.
- Advised University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Foundation Trust on a delay in diagnosing a spinal fracture , which meant the fixation was not as strong as it would otherwise have been. Complex causation arguments as to whether there was a risk of paralysis due to weak fixation. Provisional damages sought and agreed on carefully drafted terms.
- Advised University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Foundation Trust on a surgery for pancreatic cancer and damage to the spleen: consent and causation issues disputed and a claim for £1m+ damages was presented. Complex witness and expert evidence required to demonstrate the liability risks leading to negotiated settlement at £200,000.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Christian Lowden
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
Deborah Bannister; Jasmine Armstrong; Sarah Hopwood; Tony Yeaman
Other key lawyers
Maryam Storr; Christian Lowden; Melanie Isherwood; Balraj Sihota