Stephen is very experienced in the field of clinical negligence having practised in this area since 1997. His degree in Physiology gives him a particularly useful insight into and understanding of more complicated medical issues.
Stephen is consistently Legal 500 recommended in the area of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence work. He has a very strong paperwork practice, drafting and providing advice to a wide range of clients from sole practitioners to some of the largest national firms, undertaking an equal balance to claimant and defendant work. Stephen is noted for his persuasive advocacy abilities and his comprehensive knowledge of the civil procedure rules. His skill with costs arguments makes him very sought after for Costs and Case Management hearings.
Examples of recent work undertaken include:
Failure to properly insert and align knee implant causing ligament damage, stress fracture and resulting in revision total knee replacement. In addition to general damages, claims were pursued for loss of profit in relation to a company of which he was a director and increased private health care premiums.
Failure to properly carry out medial Patella-Femoral Ligament surgery, causing ligamentous damage and resulting in permanent degeneration in the knee;
Failure to properly advise and consent patient who suffered from Type I diabetes before carrying out a gastric band procedure, contrary to NICE guidelines. Client subsequently suffered dumping syndrome and recommended for further surgery.
Recommendations
Ranked Tier 1
Legal 500 2023 - Clinical Negligence
“A junior who really fights for the best possible outcome for the client.”
Legal 500 2022 - Clinical Negligence
Memberships
AvMA
Personal Injury Bar Association
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Bristol 1995
Dip Law, BPP Law School 1996
BVC (Very Competent), Inns of Court School of Law 1997
