Julianne Moore
Hall of fameIrwin MitchellIrwin Mitchell specialises in complex and high-value clinical negligence claims, involving birth injury, spinal injury, adult-acquired brain injury, and amputation cases. Julianne Moore leads the team in Sheffield with a breadth of experience in birth injury claims, leveraging her medical background. Sarah Coles leads the team in Leeds and is an expert in cerebral palsy, amputation and adult brain injury claims. Tom Mathers is an experienced litigator for claimants with all levels of injury, while Rachelle Mahapatra, Sarah Rowland, Anna Stacey, Rachel Roach and Ross McWilliams all have extensive experience in birth injury claims. Tim Annett has expertise in claims arising from defective medical devices, while Samuel Hill regularly defends complex, multi-party claims. Tania Harrison is a specialist in claims under the Human Rights Act 1998 arising out of clinical negligence. The team is bolstered by its experienced team of associates and legal directors, of which Rosie Charlton, Rebecca Pearey and Victoria Harris are of note.
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‘Irwin Mitchell is one of the major solicitors dealing with high-value and complex clinical negligence claims. Their experience allows them to pursue cases with a high degree of professionalism leading to many successful claims on behalf of their clients. They investigate issues thoroughly and present their cases clearly and accurately.'
‘I have been working with the Irwin Mitchell clinical negligence team for many years. I have always been impressed by their professionalism. The team have consistently shown a high level of competence in handling even the most complex cases, and they have always exhibited a strong dedication to achieving the best outcome for their clients.'
‘Julianne Moore has been so helpful through the entire process. She is personable and approachable. She explains legal processes thoroughly in non-legal jargon. Knowing that I can contact her with any worries that may have popped into my head and knowing she will come back to me quickly and in a helpful manner has made a stressful time much easier.’
- 'Tania Harrison is an excellent solicitor and is totally committed to her clients. She works incredibly hard, and I have been very impressed by her attention to detail in cases. She is firm in negotiations, but her excellent client care skills do not prevent her from giving difficult advice when necessary. She is intelligent, enthusiastic, and very able.'
‘Samuel Hill is an outstanding partner, with great attention to detail and tactical acumen. He also has a very kind and empathetic manner with the clients he advises, many of whom have psychological as well as physical injuries.'
‘Sarah Rowland has first-class litigation skills and is an excellent communicator whom clients readily trust and are warm to. She is strategic and is very knowledgeable, leading to very effective results for her clients.’
‘The size of Irwin Mitchell and its commercial awareness means that it can respond well to any issues within a case.’
‘This is quite simply the best claimant clinical negligence team that I have ever worked with - thorough, practical, sensitive, professional, with no downsides.’
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Julianne Moore, Sarah Coles