Clinical negligence claims

This compact but “highly skilled and experienced" team achieves impressive results in a wide range of clinical and professional negligence cases. Its busy caseload has recently included high-value and often extremely complex cerebral palsy, obstetric, surgical, failure to diagnose and hospital acquired infection claims. Leading the group is “stalwart campaigner” Paul McNeil, who is admired for his “passionate yet reasonable approach” and tenacity on behalf of his clients.

2009

This City-based firm elicits wide-ranging praise from clients. It "demonstrates expertise in and commitment to people affected by clinical negligence matters while the depth of its understanding belies the size of the small but dedicated team'." '

'A pleasant team to deal with, reported both barristers and opponents, it has the experience to handle a broad-based clinical negligence caseload and “just gets on with it.”'

Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP’s ‘ high-quality’ and ‘ broad’ team is led by Paul McNeil, who has 25 years’ experience in the field. The practice has an ‘excellent reputation’ across a broad spectrum of claims, with significant cases in 2007 involving hospital infections, cerebral palsy, neurosurgery and wrongful birth.

2008

'Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP handles a wide portfolio of complex claims, and is not frightened to take on controversial cases...the firm has impressed counsel with its organisation, discipline and technical legal flair, and clients find the firm supportive and sympathetic.'

'Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP is known for its work with claims of maximum severity.'

2007

Leading the group is “stalwart campaigner” Paul McNeil, who is admired for his “passionate yet reasonable approach” and tenacity on behalf of his clients.

'Paul McNeil is widely described as "a standout" who "leaves the client feeling confident about the suggested course of action." Clients appreciate his "quiet, calm and thoughtful" manner and his ability to "distil a case to its essence."'

'A “formidable, but fair opponent”, Paul McNeil leads the department. “Tough and resolute” in style, he clearly “places his clients’ interests foremost,” leading commentators highlight regarding his dedication to the field.'

Paul McNeil is ‘in a class of his own’.

'Partner Paul McNeil, who heads the Department, is “very committed to his work and goes the extra mile to get the right outcome”. He is held in high esteem by fellow lawyers and is regarded by some as one of the country’s top clinical negligence solicitors'.

'Assistant Samantha Critchley is considered a rising star'

'Described as ‘careful and worthy of respect’, Field Fisher Waterhouse’s Paul McNeil is a recognised authority on multi-injury, obstetrics and paediatric cases.'