Stewarts Law LLP handles a number of complex, high-value clinical negligence cases, including claims involving birth injury, spinal injury, amputation, brain injury, and fatal accidents. Frank Pinch leads the Leeds team and is experienced in cross-border claims and complex neurological injury litigation. Amy Fielding jointly supervises the team, focusing on cerebral palsy, spinal injury and fatal accident matters. Gabrielle Ross specialises in brain and spinal injury cases and complex fatal accident claims. The team includes rehabilitation and nursing professionals, enhancing support for clients with life-changing injuries. Anita Jewitt was appointed national head of clinical negligence in 2024, further strengthening the firm’s presence across Leeds and London.
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- ‘Fantastic team.’
- 'Frank Pinch is a first-rate leader - and directs his team with warmth and intelligence. Amy Fielding lives for her clients: she always provides empathetic support.'
- ‘I find Gabrielle Ross very diligent, efficient and knowledgeable. She offers me explanations in layman’s terms and assists with finding the appropriate experts when needed.'
- ‘Explain what is going on at every stage.’
- ‘Really clear and precise information and go above and beyond to get the required outcome.’
- ‘Amy Fielding has excellent analytical skills and a keen grasp of difficult medicolegal concepts.'
- ‘Amy Fielding is an outstanding asset to Stewarts Law. She has supported me throughout my clinical negligence claim and at every stage has explained the process and steps that the claim has reached. Amy has a very unique quality as she manages to blend the tenacity required to coordinate multiple elements together whilst truly caring for the clients that she supports.’
- ‘Stewarts Law have supported me throughout my clinical negligence claim with compassion and understanding at every stage. The teams have left no stone unturned with a tenacious approach to every part of the process.'
- ‘Without question, the premier Claimant Clinical Negligence firm in the North East, with a wealth of expertise in both depth and breadth.’
- 'This is a great office in a nationally first class firm. They have a breadth of legal expertise to call on tied not only to in-depth knowledge of medical negligence but reaching into court of protection, estate management, and all aspects of personal injury.'
Work highlights
Recovering £2.6m for a client who sustained a spinal cord injury in a complex case involving multiple defendants and a cross-border element in Spain.
Successfully recovering significant interim payments (to a total of £2.2m to date) on behalf of a child with cerebral palsy to assist with their rehabilitation and provided specialist care and support.
Recovering £1.1m for a claim involving the avoidable death of a mother to young children, following a failure to diagnose and treat ulcerative colitis.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Amy Fielding
Guy Pomphrey
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
Frank Pinch; Anita Jewitt
Other key lawyers
Amy Fielding; Gabrielle Ross