The ‘first-class team’ at Digby Brown LLP showcases ’outstanding expertise and experience’ across the full range of medical negligence cases. With considerable experience in birth injury cases, team leader Ruth Kelliher leads on delay in diagnosis mandates. In addition to advisory work, the practice also handles related litigation and other contentious matters. Trish McFadden is praised as ‘one of the leading medical negligence solicitors in Scotland’ and assists with informed consent cases, while Megan McGuire is recommended for her advice on matters concerning surgical error.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Trish McFadden is very experienced, has great judgement and excellent client skills. In my opinion she is one of the leading medical negligence solicitors in Scotland.’

  • 'The team are all very knowledgeable and experienced, which results in well-prepared instructions for counsel.'

  • ‘First-class team. Outstanding expertise and experience. A pleasure to work with. They truly care for their clients and are very empathetic.’

  • 'This team are excellent.'

  • ‘Ruth Kelliher and Trish McFadden are two of the most well-regarded lawyers in the field of medical negligence. Their ability to communicate complex issues to their clients is exemplary.’

  • ‘Apart from having the specialist knowledge and experience, the team at Digby Brown are all very approachable and I enjoy working collaboratively with them on cases in which I am instructed. Stand out partners are Trish McFadden and Ruth Kelliher.'

  • 'Knowledgeable, incredibly organised, very approachable and will always fight for the best settlement for the client.'

  • 'The team are very experienced, prepare their cases to the very highest standard and obtain excellent results for their clients.'

Points forts

  • Advised on a high-value fatal claim for family of an individual who died after wrongly being given medication.
  • Advised on a fatal claim for family of an individual who died due to negligent test analysis.
  • Advised on a claim for a family whose child developed cerebral palsy due to negligence of the health board staff during delivery.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Ruth Kelliher

Responsable de la pratique

Ruth Kelliher

Autres avocats clés

Trish McFadden; Megan McGuire