Primarily based in Manchester, Irwin Mitchell handles a varied caseload consisting of suicide and mental health, military, and brain injury related mandates. Dividing their time between Manchester and Liverpool, group head Kristofer Inskip utilises his longstanding experience to handle a broad range of birth injury cases, and Shahin Master, who leads the Liverpool group, is known for her vast knowledge of dental negligence cases. Lindsay Wise routinely represents both adults and children who have sustained severe spinal or brain injuries, and is noted for her specialism in cases concerning poor medical care dispensed by the Ministry of Defence. Jennifer Cawthorne has vast expertise in cases involving delayed diagnoses of cancer and birth injury claims, while Margaret Ryan is noted for her distinctive knowledge of cases arising from the delayed treatment of meningitis and herpes simplex virus. Kevin Saul is a key name for oral cancer and cauda equina claims.
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Témoignages
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‘Irwin Mitchell are by far the best clinical negligence law firm. Their approach to legal arguments and responsiveness to questions or queries all stand out for me. It can feel daunting at times but with Irwin Mitchell I feel a huge sense of confidence and calmness working with them as I know their attention to detail is exceptional and the team are the top of their field.’
‘Cohesive, incisive, organised, efficient, helpful, reliable, and knowledgeable. They have consistently delivered and have been supportive - a clear leader in their field. Good medicolegal experience and expertise.’
‘Exceptional service delivered from Kevin Saul and his team. Professional service delivered on time with great communication every step of the way. Never too busy to speak on the telephone whether to provide an update on our case or simply to offer reassurance and support. ’
‘The whole team at Irwin Mitchell have been amazing. I've felt informed throughout with everything. I feel that they have been really passionate about my case and realistic at times. Anytime I speak with the team at Irwin Mitchell they remain committed and dedicated.’
‘Shahin Masters has always been available to discuss many matters along the way. I have felt protected and supported during this process. I couldn't have asked for a better person.’
‘Kristofer Inskip leads the team by example. He is conscientious, hard-working, meticulous and effective. Each team member focuses on a particular type of negligence so they develop true expertise in that area which benefits clients.’
‘Jennifer Cawthorne is absolutely dedicated to the promotion of her clients' cases, she works incredibly hard and pursues every possible angle, whilst retaining a clear appreciation of litigation risk to give realistic advice.’
‘The standout lawyer is Lindsay Wise, handling the most difficult and valuable clinical negligence cases. Kevin Saul is sensible, good with vulnerable clients, level-headed, pragmatic.’
Points forts
- Represented a 7-year-old child who had cerebral palsy due to alleged negligence.
- Represented a claimant who suffered a brain injury.
- Acted for a claimant who underwent spinal surgery, sustained an incomplete spinal injury (to the cervical spine) and was left with tetraparesis affecting all four limbs.
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Margaret Ryan
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Responsable de la pratique
Kristofer Inskip
Autres avocats clés
Jennifer Cawthorne; Kevin Saul; Lindsay Wise; Margaret Ryan; Shahin Master; Ayse Ince