Esther specialises in clinical negligence litigation, with a busy and well-established practice spanning a broad spectrum of medical fields. Her work includes high value claims, complex matters involving multiple defendants, and injuries of the utmost severity including fatalities.
Esther prides herself on being accessible and responsive, and working as a team with her instructing solicitors. She is regularly complimented by medical experts for her impressive grasp of medical issues. Professional clients often instruct her in the most delicate cases, for her sensitive and empathetic approach.
Recent cases include:
- Negligent prescription of steroids resulting in steroid-induced diabetes, pneumonia, ITU admission and permanent disability
- Missed diagnosis of penile fracture resulting in permanent impotence
- Assault on patient by doctor resulting in significant psychiatric illness
- Mismanagement of compartment syndrome resulting in permanent foot drop
- Unwarranted surgery for bowel obstruction resulting in ureteric injury and nephrectomy
- Mismanagement of cholesteatoma, resulting in life-changing vestibular difficulties
Recommendations
"Esther is really exceptional. She is very good at making complex medical concepts accessible and easy to understand." "Esther is excellent with clients, very understanding and empathetic. She has a meticulous eye for detail."
Chambers UK 2023 (Band 1)
"Esther is clear-headed and insightful with strong analytical skills. She is a persuasive advocate and has a great client manner."
Legal 500 2023 (Tier 1)
"Very intelligent and an impressive advocate in court." "She has a lovely manner with clients, good attention to detail and is very considered in her advice."
Chambers UK 2022 (Band 1)
Strong analytical skills and able to assess complex issues incisively. Excellent advocacy skills and empathetic client communication.
Legal 500 2022 (Tier 1)
“Extremely thorough, efficient and sensible. She is lovely with clients and is a safe pair of hands.” “She is calm and collected and her written work is outstanding.” “She's technically brilliant and her knowledge is unbelievable.”
Chambers UK 2021 (Band 1)
“She analyses information forensically and identifies strengths and weaknesses in a case early on.”
Legal 500 2021 (Tier 1)
“Incredibly intelligent and able to think quickly in a wide range of cases.”
Legal 500 2020 (Tier 1)
“She has excellent attention to detail and gets to know a case inside out.” “She is exceptionally good at dealing with clients who have sensitive personal issues and acts with empathy and professionalism.” “She’s very effective, to-the-point, efficient in conferences and is able to easily identify problems and deal with them quickly.”
Chambers UK 2020
Appointments
Recorder – Civil, Midlands
Memberships
AvMA
Personal Injuries Bar Association
Chair of Midland Circuit Women’s Forum
Bar Council Retention Panel
Panel Reviewer for Bar Pro Bono Unit
UK Association of Women Judges
Qualifications
BSc Mathematics and Philosophy (First Class, Sheffield)
Post-Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction, Nottingham)
Bar Vocational Course (Outstanding, Nottingham)
Approved for Direct Access work
Birmingham Law Society Barrister of the Year 2020/21
