our reputation
Below are comments taken from Chambers and Legal 500 directories
about our clinical negligence team:
This large and well-organised firm boasts one of the best
clinical negligence teams in the region. In notable work for people
with cerebral palsy, the team has secured judgments in five
multimillion-pound cases; meanwhile, the large private client
department offers “a superb one-stop shop” for patients who need
help managing their affairs. The group is also highly experienced
in inquests, and continues to handle a significant volume of CFA
work. With “knowledge of the area that is second to none,” the
six-strong team is described as “a real pleasure to work with” and
is headed by Alison McClure, “a brilliant
lawyer with an excellent reputation.” The team was recently joined
by a new solicitor and paralegal and now boasts a number of
dual-qualified staff, including a doctor, a midwife and a theatre
nurse.
Chambers
UK: A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession
2009
Headline cases at Blake Lapthorn [Tarlo Lyons] include John
White's successful representation of the claimants in
Adshead -v- Tottle and Grannia Bailey -v- Ministry of Defence.
Alison McClure and Sue Jarvis
are recommended.
Legal 500 2008
As one of the leading players in the southern region, this firm
offers a high level of service to its clients: “It is a large firm
with the facilities to really help people,” agree commentators. The
team continues to expand to cope with demand and now benefits from
the inclusion of several members with medical backgrounds. With the
expertise to handle all manner of medical matters, including both
high and low-value claims, the team recently settled a £4 million
claim birth brain injury case and is currently handling
approximately 40 such maximum severity claims. The “amazingly
efficient” Alison McClure is regularly
described as “one of the most sound and reliable lawyers around.”
She heads the team, and is identified as its key member.
Chambers
UK: A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession 2008
Blake Lapthorn [Tarlo Lyons] has strengthened its team following
the arrival of John White from Irwin Mitchell, who is both
medically and legally qualified. The experienced Alison McClure leads the team
from Fareham.
Legal 500 2007
Despite its core in the southern region, this firm is building a
nationwide reputation for its clinical negligence work.
Interviewees praise the team as "specialised people who know what
they are talking about" and applaud its "compassionate manner with
clients." The firm maintains a sizeable team of four partners,
recently expanded to include a nurse, which acts on a wide range of
cases spanning most medical matters including claims of all sizes.
For example, the firm has concluded at least four
multimillion-pound birth brain injury cases. Opponents are
impressed by Alison McClure's skill and
professionalism, describing her as "one of the best around." She
heads the firm's clinical negligence team and is respected for her
wealth of experience in the field.
Chambers
UK: A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession 2007
For further information please contact Alison McClure in the
Clinical Negligence team on 023 8085 7345 or email alison.mcclure@bllaw.co.uk
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