Clinical negligence

Our defendant practice, headed by partner, Janet Sayers, advises NHS and private hospitals in all aspects of healthcare advice including clinical negligence claims, advice on clinical risk management issues, Inquests and Regulatory matters. Our 30 strong legal team which also fields clinical expertise, is based in London and Cambridge.

Kennedys is an NHS Litigation Authority panel firm and our Clinical Negligence team manages clinical claims for various trusts as well as handling EL and PL claims on behalf of the NHSLA panel.

Our team is recognised for providing "a 'thorough and tailored service' through its 'extensive' partner base", Legal 500 2008.

Clients say the services "...is timely and dedicated" Chambers & Partners 2009.

Our experts are repeatedly appointed to advise on the most high profile and landmark cases in this field and our recent experience includes:

• Representing the NHS in the lead cases on indexation and future care costs and the application of the ASHE index in relation to periodical payments.
• Crofton, on state benefits and double recovery of care costs.
• Managing the highest ever personal injury award arising out of clinical negligence, demonstrating the team's trusted expertise in handling these complex and sensitive claims.