Clinical Negligence & Healthcare

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Northern: Kings Chambers is widely regarded as a leading chambers for clinical negligence work and a go-to set for high-value and complex claims. Instructing solicitors note: "They have skilled barristers who have an excellent ability to handle complex clinical negligence claims." Members act on behalf of both claimants and defendants, and are well versed in birth injuries, including cerebral palsy cases, and spinal injury claims. The set also houses expertise in surgical negligence matters, and its barristers are frequently instructed in difficult quantum cases.

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North Eastern: Kings Chambers is well regarded for its clinical negligence practice in Leeds. The set carries out medical negligence work on behalf of both claimants and defendants. Its barristers are instructed on matters such as obstetric claims, surgical negligence, and failures and delays in diagnosis. Kings Chambers offers additional expertise in birth injury cases and quantum claims.

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Midlands: Kings Chambers is noted for its representation of both claimant and defendant clients in a wide range of clinical negligence disputes. The set's barristers are particularly well regarded for their expertise in wrongful birth and birth injury claims, including complex cerebral palsy cases. Members are also regularly called upon to handle high-value claims arising from surgical negligence and delayed or missed diagnoses. Barristers at Kings Chambers were instructed on a case involving negligent surgery resulting in the claimant undergoing an emergency tracheostomy. Members also acted for the claimant in a matter concerning negligent treatment at an accident and emergency department following a road traffic collision. Interviewees report: "They have a wealth of experienced practitioners in this particularly complex and nuanced area of law."

Chambers UK 2023