The Medical Negligence department is recognised in Tier 1 for the West Midlands in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500, which states ‘The ‘efficient and pragmatic’ team at Lanyon Bowdler adopts a ’truly personal approach’ when dealing with cases involving birth, brain and fatal claims. It also frequently handles high-value cases relating to amputations and spinal injuries.’
Testimonials from the 2025 edition of the Legal 500:
‘Great team for clin neg work, certainly the stand out team in Shropshire and the surrounding area. Well resourced, offering high quality advice and excellent client care.’
‘Absolutely amazing service and communication. Personal treatment throughout, great advice and support.’
Work highlights:
A £10.3m settlement was achieved in a birth injury case despite no motor disabilities but significant “hidden” cognitive impairment.
Secured a £700,000 out-of-court settlement for dependent family of MR who died aged 51 from breast cancer after delayed diagnosis despite robust denial of liability.
Representing an adult with a severe brain injury due to a stroke from an undiagnosed blood clot. His claim is valued in excess of £10m. Interim payments in excess of £400,000 have been secured to facilitate rehabilitation.
The Chambers UK guide 2025 ranks the department in Band 1 for the Midlands, it states “Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors has an impressive practice group with a growing presence across the West Midlands. The team offers specialist advice across the full gamut of clinical negligence mandates, with particular experience in cases of surgical error, delayed diagnosis and failure to supervise those at risk of suicide. The firm is additionally skilled in cases relating to post-surgical negligence, brain injury and fatal claims.”
Strengths
“The team replies to correspondence exceptionally quickly, solves issues fast and always provides relevant information and keeps you up to date at all times.”
“Lanyon Bowdler has a very big presence in the Midlands. It sets very high standards and goes well beyond what is necessary.”
“The team is extremely supportive and is very good at communicating on all points. The team goes into great detail to get the best outcome.”