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Demand is driving the expansion of Simpson Millar’s clinical negligence team

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National consumer law firm Simpson Millar has strengthened its clinical negligence team in Manchester with the addition of five new colleagues. This extension is in response to increased demand from customers across the UK who have suffered harm or injury as a result of medical negligence, including birth injuries, surgical errors and delayed diagnosis.

New team members:

Paul Cain, solicitor (Manchester)

  • He specializes in high value claims arising from surgical errors, amputations and delayed diagnosis of strokes and cancers.

  • Extensive experience in supporting clients affected by rogue surgeon Ian Paterson.

  • Cauda Equina trauma specialist.

Claire Levene, solicitor (Bristol)

  • He has over 20 years of experience in the field of clinical negligence.

  • Member of the Law Society’s specialist clinical negligence panel.

  • He focuses on birth injuries and complex surgical negligence cases.

Lauren Bayliff, Legal Director (Manchester)

  • Currently taking CILEX exams.

  • He brings significant experience in supporting clients in claims processes.

Emma Hickey, Chartered Lawyer (Liverpool)

  • He has over 10 years of experience in the field of clinical negligence.

  • He will manage his own caseload supporting clients in Liverpool.

Emily Roberts, Newly Qualified Solicitor (Manchester)

  • She completed her training contract with Simpson Millar in October 2023.

  • He has experience in preparing medico-legal opinions on cancer cases.

Kate Sweeney, director of clinical negligence at Simpson Millar, commented:

“We are delighted to welcome Paul, Claire, Lauren, Emma and Emily to the team. They bring invaluable experience and knowledge to their new roles. Their passion and commitment to supporting people who have suffered from medical negligence is visible in their work and the results they achieve.

“Our clients often turn to us in difficult situations, asking for clear and simple legal advice that can help them achieve results. The team’s extensive legal experience and understanding of clinical negligence mean we are perfectly placed to help you.”

The expansion of Simpson Millar’s clinical negligence team underlines its commitment to providing comprehensive legal support to clients affected by medical negligence across the UK.