By Michael Shaw – Barrister As a direct access barrister specialising in clinical negligence, I have had the privilege of representing many clients. These cases…
By Michael Shaw, Barrister As a direct access barrister specialising in clinical negligence and complex claims, I have had the privilege of representing clients…
What is a barrister’s opinion? A barrister’s opinion (often called “Counsel’s Opinion”) is a formal, written piece of expert legal advice. It analyses the specific…
Warning: this article should not take the place of proper legal advice. You must understand the process if you’re involved in a clinical negligence claim…
Demanya v The General Medical Council [2025] EWHC 247 (Admin) The court found that Dr Demanya had The court upheld the Tribunal’s decision to erase…
The courts power to disapply the primary limitation period When dealing with personal injury claims that fall within LA 1980, s 11, the court has…
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE. The King’s Bench Division dismissed the claimant’s claim for damages following a trial of the issues of liability and causation where the claimant…
Coroners’ inquests are just the NHS investigating itself – Anthony Barton of Medical Negligence Team
Coroners’ inquests are just the NHS investigating itself A lack of independent clinical scrutiny leaves the door open for lawyers to put the reputation of…