Switalskis Solicitors has multiple specialisms within clinical negligence, spanning maternity negligence, birth injury, brain injury, and baby loss cases, and the associated inquests, with extensive experience in group action claims. The ‘client-focused and fearless’ team is led by Suzanne Munroe, who specialises in cerebral palsy claims, brain injury issues arising from neonatal negligence, and inquests relating to stillbirths and early neonatal death. Sarah Tipton Walker leads a specialist team that focuses on complex, high-value brain injury cases and unusual catastrophic claims, while Richard Starkie is experienced in serious spinal and brain injuries and is skilled in claims that have an international element. Robyn Hawxby is noted for her work relating to spinal and neurological injuries, and stroke claims.
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‘Switalskis has built a hugely experienced clinical team who also take a very personal approach to their clients.'
‘Attention to detail, focus on the client, unswerving devotion to their clients.'
‘Richard Starkie is exceptionally talented. He is assiduous in his attention to detail. He is a first-rate lawyer with good judgment, too.’
‘They stand out for their specialism in maternity claims. They lead the way in supporting clients who have suffered from poor maternity care, both within the claims process and through external reviews.’
‘The team are approachable and friendly people. They can discuss complex terms in a client-friendly way and help people navigate the jargon.’
‘Suzanne Munroe is a people person who shows compassion, understanding and care to all of her clients and their families. She stays up to date with the law and is always looking for solutions, legal and practical.'
- 'Sarah Tipton Walker is ferocious and formidable in her fight to get the best outcome for her clients and is not afraid to tackle the more difficult case types.’
‘The Switalski's clinical negligence team are second to none. They are client-focused and fearless when running client cases. They work closely with other professionals to ensure the best outcome for clients.’
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Practice head
Suzanne Munroe; Sarah Tipton Walker
Other key lawyers
Richard Starkie; Robyn Hawxby