Notable Cases
Re: ZC
2016- 2020 – fatal case with leading Counsel, settled at mediation with PPO, approximate value GBP 2-3m. Represented 9 Claimants in fatal oncology case against NHS Trust for failing to identify DCIS/pre-invasive cancer on a mammogram/MRI resulting in death, the Deceased, a young mother and wife with one child having autism spectrum disorder and needing 24 hour for the rest of his life
Re: FT
2018 – 2020; oncological fatal case, settled for GBP 87.5K at mediation. Representing Family of the Deceased who suffered delay in diagnosis of breast cancer causing cancer to develop to Stage IV and eventual death; The sticking point was causation as to the effect of the delay in diagnosis
Re: LK 2018
Wrongful birth case with Leading Counsel where the mother was not given the option of chromosomal screening and gave birth to her son with Downs Syndrome
Re: LP 2018
5-day trial representing Claimant alleging failure in carrying out instrumental delivery causing 4th-degree perineal tear
Re: ZC 2018
Failure to identify DCIS/pre-invasive cancer on the mammogram/MRI resulting in death; the Deceased is survived by 7 children; liability and causation in dispute
Re: PW 2017
Trial on behalf of the Claimant alleging failure to provide the Deceased to provide with adequate nutrition which resulted in severe malnutrition, refeeding syndrome, sepsis and death
Re: HS 2017
Represented Doctor for negligent private Brazilian Butt-lift treatment, settled at JSM
Re: JG 2017
With Leading Counsel. Erbs Palsy case, liability, causation and quantum in issue, no medical records of the delivery, settled at JSM - 575K
Re: TS 2016
With Leading Counsel. Cerebral Palsy case; causation and quantum in issue
Re: JL 2016
Fatal case made on behalf of husband on behalf of himself and two young dependents, where young wife/mother died after failures to treat sepsis by Practice Nurse and Hospital, liability, causation and quantum in issue – claim value GBP 700K
Re: B 2016
Fatal case where failures in treating sepsis resulted in death – claim settled at GBP 120K
Re: PD 2014
Delay in diagnosis of patellae malposition resulting in permanent disability in a wheelchair – claim value around GBP 950K, proceeding to JSM
Re: SC 2014
With Leading Counsel. Gynaecological case settled at GBP 600K. Issue was that the Claimant’s prognosis for recovery was disputed and could only be confirmed upon the Claimant undergoing a PMP. Matter settled at JSM before Claimant entered into PMP
Re: JL 2012
With Leading Counsel. Erbs Palsy settled at GBP 700K. Defendant admitted failure to carry out a caesarean section given pathological CTG traces. The issue was whether the Claimant also suffered brain damage as a result of a prolonged period of hypoxia during labour. The case settled on the basis that no brain damage had been suffered
Re: PF 2012
With Leading Counsel. Tetraplegic case. Liability was admitted and outstanding issue was causation and quantum. Work involved assimilating C and P evidence including case management and accommodation claims to value the claim
Recommendations
“She is excellent with clients and really hard-working.” “Mamta is very empathetic and understanding. She has a good eye for detail and really cares for what she does.”
Chambers UK 2023
“Mamta is an excellent senior junior and one of the most thorough and reliable counsel. Her medical knowledge and attention to detail when questioning experts are impressive.”
Legal 500 2023 – Clinical Negligence
“Excellent with clients and very involved and passionate about the cases she takes on.”
Legal 500 2023 – Clinical Negligence
“Extremely forensic - goes into every detail with a fine-tooth comb.” Excellent with clients and experts - puts clients at ease and talks to them in a way they can understand the complex points of their claim.” “Mamta is tenacious and straight talking.” “She is an asset in challenging cases.”
Legal 500 2022 – Clinical Negligence
“She is a delight to work with and pays incredible attention to detail - she will not let any stone go unturned.” “She is very organised, thorough, and has an excellent manner with clients. She responds in a timely manner and keeps to the deadlines she sets.”
Chambers UK 2022 – Clinical Negligence
“She is very bright, responds in a timely manner and is very good with clients.” “An excellent and very conscientious junior.”
Chambers UK 2021 – Clinical Negligence
“A strong advocate who is very thorough and always goes the extra mile.”
Legal 500 2021 – Clinical Negligence
“She’s just remarkably thorough; she really does work exceptionally hard for clients and is helpful and responsive.”
Chambers UK 2020 – Clinical Negligence
“Hugely impressive in cross-examination of experts.”
Legal 500 2020 – Clinical Negligence
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology 2(i)
Dip Law (Commendation)
Dip International Relations [New York University]
Programme on Negotiation, [Harvard Law School]
