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Oliver is a high profile, Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners ranked, clinical negligence lawyer, who has been appointed to the prestigious AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel.
Our clinical negligence team has been ranked #1 out of 990 clinical negligence solicitor firms in the UK by ReviewSolicitors*.
We represent victims of medical negligence nationwide, offering a completely free case review service through our dedicated legal helpline. Just call 0333 888 0404 or send details of your case to us at [email protected].
Team leader Oliver Thorne is a member of the accredited AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel and ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners Guide.
When selecting a medical negligence lawyer it’s important to establish that they are genuine specialists in this very complex area of law. As AvMA themselves state, “Specialist solicitors are much more likely to accurately assess your chances of success in your claim and give appropriate advice on how to proceed.” So, when you appoint us to deal with your clinical negligence case you can rest assured that your claim is in safe hands.
We understand that it can sometimes be difficult to speak to a stranger about a sensitive medical issue. However, we pride ourselves on our compassionate approach. We speak your language and appreciate how stressful and upsetting the process can be.
We work closely with many of the UK’s leading medical negligence barristers and have a strong relationship with some of the country’s finest medical experts, rehabilitation service providers and financial advisors.
We appreciate the importance of providing the very best client care, which is reflected in the fact that we have been awarded Lexcel accreditation – the Law Society’s kite-mark for excellence in client care.
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We fund most cases through our popular No Win, No Fee scheme. This is backed by one of the country’s leading insurers of clinical negligence claims, which means you can leave us to pursue your case safe in the knowledge that if you claim is unsuccessful, you won’t have to pay any legal fees or costs.
We are also able to fund the expenses that can arise during a medical negligence claim, including court fees and medical reports.
Our lawyers have a wealth of experience in medical negligence law and have recovered millions of pounds for our clients in recent years.
We pursue claims against hospitals, GPs, and all healthcare professions.
Team leader and accredited AvMA panelist Oliver Thorne has acquired a high profile reputation in the field, becoming the ‘go to’ lawyer for many journalists interested in medical negligence issues. He has been involved in campaigns to improve the standards of maternity care and has assisted the BBC with an investigation into hospital maternity deaths. Among Oliver’s many skills is representing families at inquests.
Caroline Webber-Brown is a partner with expertise in gynaecological, cosmetic surgery and birth injury cases. Caroline is particularly known for her considerable experience in TVT and Rectopexy mesh claims and her meticulous approach to complex cases. Her work in the area of childbirth injury cases includes recovering £350,000 for a mother who suffered a perineal tear. Caroline is ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners UK Guide.
Other members of the clinical negligence team include solicitor Clarissa Ellerington, who is described by the Legal 500 as a ‘dedicated specialist’, trainee Legal Executive Sian O’Neill, litigation assistant Jade Scoble, and paralegal Mia Nicholson who was noted as a ‘key lawyer’ in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500.
The team operates four niche medical negligence websites where you can find lots more useful information. We are one of the country’s leading firms in the field of cosmetic surgery negligence claims and our Cosmetic Surgery Law website contains a huge amount of information and case studies. Our Dental Negligence website offers specialist guidance on dental claims, while our Medical Accidents website deals with a broad range of clinical negligence cases. We also have a Birth Injury website dealing specifically with issues that affect mothers and newborn babies.
Our lawyers have recovered compensation for countless clients and you can read our easy-to-follow guide to making a medical negligence claim here.
We have dealt with many high-profile claims, cases that have featured complex issues of law and those which have involved particularly large sums of compensation. Many case studies are featured on this website and you can use the search facility to find one like yours. Here are just a few of our highlights:
* www.reviewsolicitors.co.uk July 2023