Richard Grimshaw practices in the fields of clinical negligence and personal injury and inquests. He undertakes a broad spectrum of high value and complex clinical negligence work, acting on behalf of both claimants and defendants (including NHS Resolution, medical and dental defence organisations and Government departments).
Richard has experience of trials (both as sole counsel and as led junior counsel) and interlocutory hearings in clinical negligence matters, as well as healthcare related inquests. He also regularly attends conferences with experts. He has an extremely busy paperwork practice, with considerable experience of drafting pleadings and providing written advices. He is regularly instructed on high value, complex and sensitive matters and his thorough preparation and attention for detail allows him to bring the best out of his client’s case. Richard prides himself on providing friendly, pragmatic and plain-speaking advice, as well as being approachable at all times.
Richard has been ranked by the leading legal directories for a number of years and was shortlisted for the Legal 500 ‘Clinical Negligence Junior of the Year’ award in 2022.
Richard is an experienced clinical negligence practitioner, acting for both claimants and defendants (including NHSR, medical and dental defence organisations and the Ministry of Defence).
He is extremely thorough and his attention to detail allows him to bring the best out of his client’s case. He is commended for his client care skills and for his team working ethos.
Richard has experience across the broad range of clinical negligence cases, including the following core areas:
Richard is happy to undertake work on a conditional fee agreement basis where appropriate.
He has also given a number of talks and seminars about various aspects of civil procedure, clinical negligence, personal injury and inquest work.
Richard has experience of being instructed on several cerebral palsy and brain injury cases, both for claimants and defendants.
Some recent examples include:
Richard has vast experience acting in cancer cases, including the failure to diagnose/delay in diagnosing cancers of the bone, brain, bowel, breast, prostate and lung on behalf of both claimants and defendants, including cases leading to significant dependency or ‘lost years’ claims. Examples include:
Richard has been instructed on the broad spectrum of clinical negligence concerning alleged medical and surgical negligence. Some examples include:
Richard practices in the field of clinical negligence and personal injury litigation. He undertakes a broad spectrum of personal injury work acting on behalf of both claimants and defendants. Richard has experience of trials (both as sole and as led junior counsel), interlocutory and approval hearings, as well as Article 2 and jury inquests. He also regularly attends conferences with experts. Furthermore, Richard has considerable experience of drafting pleadings and providing written advices on liability, evidence and quantum.
Richard’s personal injury experience includes:
Richard has experience of a wide range of serious injury cases in both the personal injury and clinical negligence fields, including issues relating to:
Recent instructions have included:
Richard has a broad clinical negligence practice and is regularly instructed on inquest matters, predominantly arising out of deaths in the healthcare and prison settings but also including road traffic deaths, military related deaths and deaths at work. Richard has experience of representing both bereaved families and organisations and professionals involved in the care of those who have died. He has regularly represented clients at Article 2 inquests and inquests before juries. He has gained extensive experience of questioning clinicians and an understanding of a variety of medical techniques and conditions.
Richard is particularly aware of and sensitive to the emotional nature of the inquest process and is adept at assisting clients through the same.
Richard has been instructed on a number of high profile Article 2 jury inquests, usually representing Government departments. His experience includes:
Richard Grimshaw has recently represented a surgeon at trial who had operated on a patient in the private sector. The case concerned whether the patient…
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"There is excellent detail in the advice provided by Richard. He considers angles and arguments that could otherwise be missed. He also has excellent rapport with clients." "Richard is really bright and has sharp analytical skills. He is brilliant with experts.""
"Richard is extremely knowledgeable in clinical negligence cases and in every new case, he does detailed research into that particular medical issue and understands the medical records and expert evidence. He is not afraid to challenge the medical experts in their field of expertise and ensures no stone is left unturned. He is extremely approachable and responds promptly to any queries. His work is always completed to a very high standard"
"Richard is very hardworking and committed. He is extremely helpful and provides excellent advice throughout the inquest, always willing to go the extra mile and ensure the client understands what is happening"
"An impressive junior who can boast notable experience in inquest work. He acts for both claimants and defendants in a range of complex clinical negligence cases, including those alleging failures in diagnoses and surgical errors. He has a very good eye for detail, is empathetic, and always goes out of his way to help."
"Meticulous, exceptionally analytical and well prepared. He provides superb tactical and pragmatic advice whilst also being precise and persuasive in written and oral argument."
"He is technically extremely capable and is very meticulous in the work he does. His client care skills are also excellent, and he is always easy to get hold of." "Very client-focused and attentive." "A thorough advocate with an eye for detail."
"Pragmatic and exceptionally analytical, with excellent strategic judgement and in-depth knowledge."
Richard Grimshaw has recently represented a surgeon at trial who had operated on a patient in the private sector. The case concerned whether the patient…
Following the release of the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners UK rankings, we are pleased to announce that No5 has once again obtained its…
