Jamie has considerable experience of claims arising from negligent medical practice.
He has particular experience of claims involving cardiology issues, including a recent trial in a fatal claim relating to an alleged delay in pacemaker insertion, a fatal claim arising out of the mismanagement of an ST-elevated myocardial infarction which settled a roundtable settlement meeting for 170,000, and a recent case involving the alleged delay in cardiac symptoms leading to a heart attack where liability was issue but which Jamie settled at a RTM for 400,000.
He also has considerable experience in ophthalmic cases, including a recent claim (where causation was in dispute) which settled at a roundtable settlement conference for 700,000.
He has experience claims involving the misadministration of drugs and other incorrect treatment, including those leading to brain injury and death. Recent fatal cases in this area that Jamie has been involved in have included:
- A case involving the failure to diagnose and treat a ruptured duodenal ulcer leading to death and leaving a dependent child who suffered from severe autism and a significant intellectual disability which settled at a RTM (with Leading Counsel) for 750,000.
- A claim involving the failure to promptly recognise and treat necrotising fasciitis that settled for 425,000.
More generally, Jamie is band 1 (top ranked) as a leading barrister for clinical negligence work with both Chambers UK and the Legal 500, having been described therein as “a great all-round barrister” who is “very good with clients and is approachable and dependable with a sharp mind”.
For details of the other specialist areas of Jamie’s clinical negligence practice, please select his Clinical Negligence CV from the drop-down menu at the top of this page.
Recommendations
“He displays impressive aptitude in tackling difficult causation and quantum issues in claims involving spinal and brain injuries, and offers further expertise in wrongful birth cases. Jamie is very reliable and insightful. He won't shy away from tackling difficult issues. He has a good eye for detail and is tactically astute. Jamie can quickly get to the heart of complex matters."”
Chambers UK Bar 2023 – Band 1 (top ranked) Clinical Negligence
“Jamie has a very sharp mind and is able to get to the issues in the case very quickly. He is particularly strong with the medical evidence in the case. He turns around work quickly and his drafting skills are excellent.”
Legal 500 2023 - Band 1 (top ranked) Clinical Negligence
"He is extremely analytical and approaches clinical negligence cases forensically and thoroughly. He has a very clear thought process and works through the issues efficiently. His preparation with experts is outstanding and he delivers his work when he says he will. He's also very good with clients and is approachable and dependable with a sharp mind."
Chambers UK Bar 2022 - Band 1 (top ranked) Clinical Negligence
"Jamie is a prodigious worker and is highly intelligent."
Legal 500 2022 - Clinical Negligence
“Very bright, attentive and good on his feet. He has a good manner with clients and is very self-assured – he puts people at ease”
Chambers UK Bar 2021 – Clinical Negligence
“An expert drafter who is excellent at getting to grips with the medical issues in a case”
Legal 500 2021 – Clinical Negligence
"He has an excellent eye for detail and grasps complex medical and legal issues swiftly, providing detailed advice. He is really efficient, very thorough and he will go above and beyond for his client."
Chambers UK Bar 2020 – Clinical Negligence
“A very approachable and likeable character who builds a rapport with clients and instructing solicitors”
Legal 500 2020 – Clinical Negligence
"Aside from having an excellent grasp of complex medicine, his main strength is his ability to build a rapport with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, which is very important in this area. Clients really appreciate his ability to explain complex aspects to them in a straightforward manner." "Fiercely intellectual, with a very analytical brain."
Chambers UK Bar 2019 – Clinical Negligence
“He has an incredibly sharp mind”
Legal 500 2019 –Clinical Negligence
Notable Cases
Re G (2022)
Failure to diagnose and treat a ruptured duodenal ulcer leading to death and leaving a dependent child who suffered from severe autism and a significant intellectual disability. Unusual claims for commercial care and accommodation in a fatal accident case. Settled at a roundtable meeting (with Leading Counsel) for 750,000.
Re D (2021)
Alleged delay in diagnosis of cardiac symptoms leading to a heart attack. Liability in issue and highly complex issues surrounding loss of earnings in self-employment. Settled at roundtable settlement meeting for 400,000.
Re K (2020)
Delay in ophthalmic surgery leading to severe visual impairment. Causation in dispute. Settled at roundtable settlement conference for 700,000.
Re W (2020)
Negligent development of pressure sores following surgery causing permanent symptoms in a young woman. Settled for 400,000.
Re F (deceased) (2017)
Mismanagement of ST-elevated myocardial infarction. Settled at a roundtable settlement conference for 170,000.
Re B (deceased) (2016)
Death caused by infection and necrotising fasciitis, settled for 425,000.
Memberships
Personal Injuries Bar Association
APIL
AvMA
Qualifications
MA (Cantab) Law (Selwyn College, Cambridge University)
BVC (Inns of Court Schools of Law)
