Bolt Burdon Kemp fields a team that attracts praise for 'going the extra mile' and being 'consistently client focused'. The practice covers a broad range of catastrophic injury cases, and is sub-divided into specialist departments dedicated to one type of injury, such as spinal and child brain injury. Advising on the needs of ex-service personnel, such as mental health care within the Armed Forces, is another niche specialism offered by the Military team. Practice head Caroline Klage focuses on complex child brain injury cases, including cerebral palsy claims. Raquel Siganporia leads the spinal injury team, and regularly acts for those who, having a primary injury, then suffer a secondary complication indicative of negligence.

Led by recommended Paul McNeil, the team at Fieldfisher boasts an extensive track-record acting for those injured through medical negligence in multi-million pound claims. The practice offers broad representation to UK-based and international clients in cases related to obstetrics, fetal medicine, neurosurgery, gynaecology and cancer, among others. Samantha Critchley regularly leads on high value birth and neonatal injury claims. Delayed cancer diagnosis and cerebral palsy-related claims are all areas of expertise for Mark Bowman, while Jonathan Zimmern's experience also spans spinal and orthopaedic injury.

Irwin Mitchell fields 'a team of specialists with real strength in depth' that represents victims of medical negligence in complex claims and often multi-million pound settlements. The practice demonstrates particular expertise acting on behalf of brain damaged babies and adults left with life-changing neurological injuries. Team head Alison Eddy, who counts with more than 30 years of experience in the field, continues to focus on the implementation of early rehabilitation wherever possible. Auriana Griffiths specialises in maximum severity injuries sustained at birth, while Anita Jewitt has a particular interest in brain and spinal cord injury cases.

Kingsley Napley LLP provides the full-range of clinical negligence advice, with a particular emphasis on spinal and brain injuries, meningitis and cerebral palsy related claims. The team's caseload ranges in scope and value, and includes maximum severity matters arising from wrongful birth, cancer misdiagnoses, surgical errors, as well as fatal claims where quantum is complex. Team head Terrence Donovan has developed a niche in suicide cases linked to poor psychiatric care. Kate Rohde has a lot of experience of cerebral palsy cases and fatal injury claims, while senior associate Punam Sood is frequently involved  in matters concerning catastrophic brain and spinal injuries.

The 'exceptionally meticulous team' at Leigh Day draws on a wealth of experience in complex medical cases involving life-changing injuries, such as amputations, spinal and brain injuries, as well as fatal claims. The department has seen a shift in leadership, when dual-qualified Suzanne White, whose specialist knowledge encompasses birth injury claims, succeeded the now retired Russell Levy. Claire Fazan has recently been active handling high value claims for children who suffer from cerebral palsy due to midwifery and/or obstetric negligence. Maternal birth injuries involving perineal tears and misdiagnosis of cancer are also among the team's service offering.

Stewarts Law LLP's London team exclusively undertakes cases with an estimated value in excess of £1m, which involve catastrophic or maximum severity injuries. Despite the cap on the value of cases, the practice's sphere of expertise is far from limited. Brain and birth injury, psychiatric claims, oncology treatments, failures to diagnose illness and fatal accidents are all key areas of activity for the department, which has been under the leadership of Muiris Lyons for a decade. Spinal Injury claims remain a mainstay of the practice, which often represents high-net-worth claimants.

Anthony Gold offers representation to claimants on the full-array of severe injuries arising from treatment and medical negligence, including neurological, brain and spinal cord injury cases, misdiagnosis and psychiatric claims. The firm's cases are often high value and several lawyers within the core team hold dual-qualifications, bringing their practical experience and specialist medical knowledge to the forefront in each claim. Birth and child brain injury expert Jon Nicholson leads the practice, which is regarded as a go-to in London for international clients who have received negligent treatment in private hospitals.

Bindmans LLP offers legal representation to those who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to clinical negligence, placing significant emphasis on facilitating early rehabilitation. The team 'puts the client at the centre of the litigation process' and is typically instructed on cases involving complex child and adult head injuries, avoidable strokes, birth injury, orthopaedic-related negligence and amputations. Acting for claimants in cases arising from substandard medical treatment while in prison or detained is another core specialism. Team head Jonathan Crocker receives key support from Yagmur Ekici on catastrophic claims.

Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors handles a wide array of medical negligence cases that range in value from several thousands to million-pound settlements. The team is composed of experts who bring a mix of previous medical experience to the application of law in difficult cases, which often elicit human rights' elements. Obstetric and maternal injuries, brain and spinal injury cases, surgery errors, misdiagnoses, delays in treatment and GP negligence are all key areas of activity for the practice. The team, which is headed by Agata Usewicz , includes the 'thoughtful' Nina Ali, whose expertise spans psychiatric cases, as well as former head of Slater and Gordon's London clinical negligence team James Bell.

Russell-Cooke LLP offers representation to the full-range of individuals requiring legal services, advising adults from all walks of life as well as children who  have been victims of medical negligence. Key areas of work include acting on claims concerning injuries sustained at the time of birth, head and spinal injuries, delays in treatment, misdiagnoses of sepsis and cancer, as well as dentistry, ophthalmology and orthopaedic injuries. Team leader Deborah Blythe acted in the landmark victory in the Supreme Court of Darnley v Croydon Hospital NHS Trust, which further defined the legal principle of the duty of care for non-medical staff and A&E departments.

Slater and Gordon's team is praised for offering a comprehensive service that goes beyond compensation by fully supporting injured clients. The team demonstrates particular expertise handling claims of maximum severity and has more recently gained recognition in group-actions, following its lead role in the Paterson (breast surgeon) litigation. Typical instructions include claims involving brain injury, spinal injury, amputations and surgical errors. Practice head Emma Doughty has developed a specialist interest in cancer and obstetric claims, while also dealing with high-value birth injury cases. The 'committed' Laura Preston further brings experience in fatal accidents and inquests.

Hugh James has developed a solid clinical negligence department in London, which covers a broad spectrum of high value claims, including those arising from obstetric negligence, surgical errors, fatal accidents and missed diagnosis. Led by the 'simply brilliant' Grainne Barton, the practice has witnessed a growth in inquest representation alongside the usual medical negligence litigation. Lynda Reynolds leads on inquest work and subsequent civil claims, while still offering assistance to Barton in multi-million pound cases. The team is also active advising on matters involving stillbirth claims, cauda equina syndrome as well as cerebral palsy.

Moore Blatch LLP fields a team with an unparalleled success rate settling an array of high-value claims arising from clinical negligence. Practice head and neurological injury specialist Anne Cassidy provides key support to Tim Spring, who oversees both the Richmond and Southampton offices. Cerebral palsy is an area of particular expertise for the department, which is also adept at handling cases involving neurosurgery, cauda equina syndrome, as well as infectious diseases of the brain and endocrine conditions.

Osbornes is experienced at handling high-value clinical negligence work, with a particular emphasis on fatal claims, child and adult brain injuries as well as complex spinal damage cases. Stephanie Prior, who holds a dual qualification as a nurse and solicitor, brings to the department an in-depth knowledge of medical procedure. Spinal cord injury expert Ben Posford is regularly instructed to act on cases involving Cauda Equina Syndrome. The team further offers representation to claimants from non-English speaking communities against healthcare providers both in the public and private sectors.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP  advises on all aspects of clinical negligence claims, and is regularly involved in cases concerning maximum severity injuries. John Kyriacou has over 25 years of experience in the field of medical negligence litigation and leads a team that demonstrates strength across brain and spinal injury cases, gynaecological claims as well as delay in diagnosis of medical conditions. The 'meticulous' Rosie Nelson has specialist knowledge in cerebral palsy claims and orthopaedic injuries, while the 'hard working' Sarah Hibberd is the main point of contact for maternal injuries and cosmetic surgery claims.

Devonshires Solicitors LLP is adept at bringing claims on behalf of adults and children against hospitals, GPs, dentists and private healthcare providers. The team demonstrates experience handling claims involving birth and brain injuries, surgical errors, delay in diagnosis of medical conditions as well as fatal accident claims and inappropriate treatment claims. The practice is further recognised as a go-to firm for ophthalmology claims, fielding a specialist eye team led by Nick Grant.

Hudgell Solicitors is regularly sought out by people who have suffered life-changing and/or limiting injuries as a result of serious medical negligence. The team focuses efforts on prompt rehabilitation, and is often swift to obtain appropriate packages of life-long care and support for claimants. Shurouk Al-Sabbagh was recently appointed head of legal practice, bringing 25 years of experience in the field  to the post. The department has specialist knowledge in claims involving brain and spinal cord injury, fatalities, missed diagnosis of medical conditions, avoidable amputations, as well as birth negligence leading to conditions such as cerebral palsy.

McMillan Williams offers representation to both children and adults in a range of claims involving spinal cord damage, neurological deficit, chronic pain and surgical errors arising from clinical negligence. The London team is headed by Lauren Phillips, who has developed an interest in matters concerning obstetrics, gynaecology and birth injury. Andrew Bentham's expertise spans orthopaedic claims, and he demonstrates particular experience in fatal accident claims and inquests.

The  'efficient and supportive' clinical negligence team at Simpson Millar LLP handles a range of complex cases, and is often instructed against NHS Trusts, GPs,  as well as private healthcare providers. The team's service offering includes representation in claims involving late diagnosis and treatment, amputations, cosmetic and laser eye surgery, obstetrics and gynaecological injuries. Practice head David Thomas has more than 20 years of litigation experience, and runs a niche caseload of high-value birth injury claims, including cerebral palsy and Erb's palsy. The team receives key support from its Kingston office, where Geoffrey Simpson-Scott leads on catastrophic injury cases.