Clinical Negligence

Jessica acts for both claimants and defendants in clinical negligence claims. She has significant experience advising and drafting pleadings across the entire spectrum of medical law, and has a particular interest in the law of material contribution, psychiatric injury and secondary victims.

She is co-author of the chapter on breach of duty in Kennedy and Grubb’s Principles of Medical Law, and gives regular talks on current developments in the law.

Selected Cases

  • Various Claimants v Ian Paterson: Instructed on behalf of the claimants as a junior in respect of test cases being brought against a consultant breast surgeon for negligent treatment spanning a decade.
  • Mack v Clarke: For the successful defendant. The judgment clarified the principles around disclosure of (1) preliminary drafts of expert reports and (2) the circumstances in which an amendment will constitute a withdrawal of an admission under Part 14.
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“Jessica is dedicated and tenacious. Her grasp of the issues is very impressive and she has a lovely manner with clients.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

“She is very attentive to the client and scrutinises the medical records and expert evidence carefully before giving advice on any case. She considers every possible angle.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

“She is a formidable advocate and has a superb brain. Jessica does not overplay her hand, and is unquestionably a future silk.”

Legal 500 2023

Appointments

  • Attorney General’s C Panel of Civil Counsel (2020 – present)

Awards

  • Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Outstanding Achievement Award (2023)
  • Justice Kennedy Scholar, International Academy of Achievement (2017)
  • Winner of Inner Temple Pupils’ Advocacy Prize (2013)
  • BPTC Princess Royal Scholar, Inner Temple (2012)
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award, Inner Temple (2012)
  • GDL Princess Royal Scholar, Inner Temple (2011)
  • Pride in Medway Civic Award (2010)
  • Fitzgerald Prize, Oxford (2009)
  • Heath Harrison Scholarship, Oxford (2007)
  • John Jackson Award, Oxford (2006)
  • Waugh Scholarship, Oxford (2006)

Education

  • Bar Professional Training Course (Outstanding), City University, London (2013)
  • Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction), City University, London (2012)
  • BA Classics & Modern Languages (First Class, Top in Year), Exeter College, Oxford (2009)

Memberships

  • HRLA
  • ALBA
  • Amnesty International

Publications

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