Thanks for your excellent work. I would be happy to recommend you for any legal needs in the future.
Mr Austen
Our team
John White: (Clinical negligence team leader) Partner
Email: john.white@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7329 (Southampton); 020 7814 6864 (London);
Fax: 0844 620 3415
The multi-talented John Charles White is dual-qualified as a solicitor and doctor and heads up the Clinical Negligence team. He has a proven track record of successfully bringing high value complex clinical negligence cases on behalf of clients. As well as a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel, John has higher rights of audience for civil cases and previously worked as a doctor in the NHS, becoming a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 1994.
John works out of the firm's Southampton and London offices.
Email: john.white@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7329 (Southampton); 020 7814 6864 (London);
Fax: 0844 620 3415
The multi-talented John Charles White is dual-qualified as a solicitor and doctor and heads up the Clinical Negligence team. He has a proven track record of successfully bringing high value complex clinical negligence cases on behalf of clients. As well as a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel, John has higher rights of audience for civil cases and previously worked as a doctor in the NHS, becoming a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 1994.
John works out of the firm's Southampton and London offices.
Alison McClure: (Head of Department) Partner
Email: alison.mcclure@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7345
Fax: 0844 620 3415
Since joining BL in 1984, Alison has been instrumental in growing our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence practice. A member of the Law Society and AVMA clinical negligence panels, Alison also heads up the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution department. She has been described by Chambers UK as "the main draw on the team. McClure enjoys a strong reputation amongst clients, competitor firms and the Bar."
Email: alison.mcclure@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7345
Fax: 0844 620 3415
Since joining BL in 1984, Alison has been instrumental in growing our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence practice. A member of the Law Society and AVMA clinical negligence panels, Alison also heads up the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution department. She has been described by Chambers UK as "the main draw on the team. McClure enjoys a strong reputation amongst clients, competitor firms and the Bar."
Sue Jarvis: Partner
Email: sue.jarvis@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 01865 248607
Fax: 0844 620 3416
Specialising in cerebral palsy cases, Sue runs our cerebral palsy helpline. She joined Blake Lapthorn in September 2002, after developing her skills and ability to interpret medical records as a medical scientist for eight years. Sue also has a particular interest in acting for children. In addition to being a member of various specialist panels including Action for Victims of Medical Accidents and the Law Society's Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury panels, Sue also sits on two Legal Services Commission review panels.
Email: sue.jarvis@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 01865 248607
Fax: 0844 620 3416
Specialising in cerebral palsy cases, Sue runs our cerebral palsy helpline. She joined Blake Lapthorn in September 2002, after developing her skills and ability to interpret medical records as a medical scientist for eight years. Sue also has a particular interest in acting for children. In addition to being a member of various specialist panels including Action for Victims of Medical Accidents and the Law Society's Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury panels, Sue also sits on two Legal Services Commission review panels.
Caron Heyes: Senior solicitor
Email: caron.heyes@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7814 6902
Fax: 0844 620 3417
Chambers UK 2010, a Client's Guide to the Legal Profession, again recognises her expertise as a leader in the field of Clinical negligence, placing her in the first band of practitioners in London and recommending her as an "experienced, adept and supportive lawyer".
Caron also works on a voluntary basis with AvMA, (since May 2009) to develop fundraising opportunities, policy and their Inquest Project. AvMA are a core participant at the ongoing Public Enquiry into exceptionally poor care at the Mid Staffordshire Hospitals NHS Trust between 2005 and 2009, and Caron is currently working with AvMA on that enquiry.
Caron is a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Panel and APIL.
Email: caron.heyes@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7814 6902
Fax: 0844 620 3417
Chambers UK 2010, a Client's Guide to the Legal Profession, again recognises her expertise as a leader in the field of Clinical negligence, placing her in the first band of practitioners in London and recommending her as an "experienced, adept and supportive lawyer".
Caron also works on a voluntary basis with AvMA, (since May 2009) to develop fundraising opportunities, policy and their Inquest Project. AvMA are a core participant at the ongoing Public Enquiry into exceptionally poor care at the Mid Staffordshire Hospitals NHS Trust between 2005 and 2009, and Caron is currently working with AvMA on that enquiry.
Caron is a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Panel and APIL.
Kym Provan: Senior solicitor
Email: kym.provan@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7317
Fax: 0844 620 3415
A member of the Clinical Negligence team since qualifying with the firm in 2004, Kym is a talented senior solicitor specialising in clinical negligence claims. Her impressive track record includes successful claims against individual practitioners, NHS Trusts and private hospitals. Kym also has an interest in clinical negligence abroad and is a member of Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Email: kym.provan@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7317
Fax: 0844 620 3415
A member of the Clinical Negligence team since qualifying with the firm in 2004, Kym is a talented senior solicitor specialising in clinical negligence claims. Her impressive track record includes successful claims against individual practitioners, NHS Trusts and private hospitals. Kym also has an interest in clinical negligence abroad and is a member of Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Patricia Wakeford: Solicitor
Email: patricia.wakeford@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7310 / 023 9253 0461
Fax: 0844 620 3415
As a former midwife with many years of experience within the NHS, Patricia is a solicitor with invaluable first hand insights into hospital practice. With a particular interest in obstetric cases, as well as dealing with cases covering many other areas of clinical negligence, Patricia works out of our Southampton and Portsmouth offices.
Email: patricia.wakeford@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7310 / 023 9253 0461
Fax: 0844 620 3415
As a former midwife with many years of experience within the NHS, Patricia is a solicitor with invaluable first hand insights into hospital practice. With a particular interest in obstetric cases, as well as dealing with cases covering many other areas of clinical negligence, Patricia works out of our Southampton and Portsmouth offices.
Gemma Bailey: Solicitor
Email:gemma.bailey@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7248 / 023 9253 0389
Fax: 0844 620 3415
Gemma joined BL in 2006 as a trainee and has gone from strength-to-strength, gaining experience in travel law, commercial property, commercial litigation and employment law, before qualifying as a solicitor in September 2008. Since then, she has been involved in all areas of the Personal Injury team, in particular clinical negligence, and travel litigation work dealing with claims abroad. Gemma works out of our Southampton and Portsmouth offices.
Email:gemma.bailey@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7248 / 023 9253 0389
Fax: 0844 620 3415
Gemma joined BL in 2006 as a trainee and has gone from strength-to-strength, gaining experience in travel law, commercial property, commercial litigation and employment law, before qualifying as a solicitor in September 2008. Since then, she has been involved in all areas of the Personal Injury team, in particular clinical negligence, and travel litigation work dealing with claims abroad. Gemma works out of our Southampton and Portsmouth offices.
Joanna Catterall: Solicitor
Email: joanna.catterall@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7129
Fax: 0844 620 3415
Fluent in French, Joanna studied international business and French at Aston University, which included a year at Universite Laval in Quebec, before spending four years living in northern France. She joined BL in 2008 as a trainee and became a fully qualified solicitor in 2010.
Email: joanna.catterall@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7129
Fax: 0844 620 3415
Fluent in French, Joanna studied international business and French at Aston University, which included a year at Universite Laval in Quebec, before spending four years living in northern France. She joined BL in 2008 as a trainee and became a fully qualified solicitor in 2010.
Stewart Young: Solicitor
Email: stewart.young@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7814 5439
Fax: 0844 620 3417
Stewart joined the firm in 2008 as a trainee and gained experience in professional regulatory law, acting for the General Medical Council before completing his training in clinical negligence. He qualified in 2010 in our London office and continues to specialise in clinical negligence and healthcare regulation.
Email: stewart.young@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7814 5439
Fax: 0844 620 3417
Stewart joined the firm in 2008 as a trainee and gained experience in professional regulatory law, acting for the General Medical Council before completing his training in clinical negligence. He qualified in 2010 in our London office and continues to specialise in clinical negligence and healthcare regulation.
Samantha Ward: Nurse advisor and medical researcher
Email: samantha.ward@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7119
Fax: 0844 620 3415
Samantha joined Blake Lapthorn's Clinical Negligence team in November 2010. She is a registered nurse with over 14 years' experience working in the NHS in both acute medical and critical care environments. Her most recent clinical post was as a senior nurse in intensive care and immediately prior to her position with Blake Lapthorn, she held the post of senior gastro-intestinal research nurse. Samantha holds qualifications in critical care nursing, health studies and as a nurse practitioner. As a member of the firm's Clinical Negligence team, Samantha now uses her experience to liaise with clients, assess medical records, research the clinical backgrounds to cases and advise on levels of care within her fields of specialty.
Email: samantha.ward@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7119
Fax: 0844 620 3415
Samantha joined Blake Lapthorn's Clinical Negligence team in November 2010. She is a registered nurse with over 14 years' experience working in the NHS in both acute medical and critical care environments. Her most recent clinical post was as a senior nurse in intensive care and immediately prior to her position with Blake Lapthorn, she held the post of senior gastro-intestinal research nurse. Samantha holds qualifications in critical care nursing, health studies and as a nurse practitioner. As a member of the firm's Clinical Negligence team, Samantha now uses her experience to liaise with clients, assess medical records, research the clinical backgrounds to cases and advise on levels of care within her fields of specialty.
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