Robert Seabrook QC & Justin Levinson successfully defend appeal in landmark abuse case - Apr 2020
Clinical Negligence
Robert Seabrook KC has a distinguished practice in Clinical Negligence. He has been recognised as a top tier practitioner by Chambers & Partners since 2008. In recent years he has become a popular mediator with a strong emphasis on clinical negligence.
“He was very approachable, putting the client at ease and he was calm and measured.” (Mediation, 2019)
“He can come in on complex cases and provide experience. He sees the wood for the trees.” (Chambers & Partners 2014)
“Robert Seabrook QC, who has had a long and esteemed career at the Bar. Testament to his standing he recently appeared in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in Bell v Crossdale and the BVI Health Authority.” (Chambers & Partners 2013)
“[He] is an immensely experienced practitioner with a wide ranging and useful knowledge of complex medical issues.” (Chambers & Partners 2012)
“(He) remains a popular choice for solicitors due to the fact that he is energetic, tenacious and lightning quick on the uptake.” (Chambers & Partners 2008)
Selected Cases
- Kapfunde v Abbey National Plc [1998] IRLR 583 CA.
- Cornelius v De Taranto [2001] EWCA Civ 1511.
- Warrilow v Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals NHS Trust [2006] EWHC 801 Q B.
- Romy Smith v East & North Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust [2008] EWHC 2234 [2008] EWHC 2234.
- Manning v King’s College Hospitals NHS Trust [2009] EWCA Civ 832.
- Hughes & Waltham Forest HA L Med 2 R 155 CA.
- Manna v Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust [2015] EWHC 2279 QB.
Robert Seabrook QC and Justin Levinson represent Claimant in highest ever award for survivor of abuse in the UK - May 2019
The High Court recently made an award of just over £1,112,000 for damages arising out of abuse committed by a PE teacher against a 13 year old boy over 4 year period. In FZO v Adams and LB of...
The Hon Sir John Wood MC Passes Away Obituary by Robert Seabrook QC - Feb 2017
John Kember Wood ("Woodie", as he was known affectionately in Chambers) died peacefully at his home in Holland Park on 27th January 2017 at the age of 94. Born in Hong Kong, John was one of the...
Robert Seabrook QC selected to sit on new NHS Litigation Authority Mediation Service - Jan 2017
The NHS Litigation Authority has launched a new mediation service following a public tender. The tender enabled the NHS LA on behalf of the NHS to procure the highest quality, and most cost-effective,...
Illegal drug use a bar to care and deputyship claim - May 2016
Robert Seabrook QC and Richard Mumford appeared on behalf of the Defendant Trust in AB v Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust [2016] EWHC 1024 (QB), Irwin J, 4 May 2016. The claimant, who...
Robert Seabrook QC and Sarah Lambert represent the widow of a man who died from cancer which his GP failed to diagnose years earlier - Jan 2014
Robert Seabrook QC and Sarah Lambert represented the widow of Christopher Goodhead who died from rectal cancer in 2009. He visited his GP in 2005 complaining of bleeding and it is alleged that his GP,...
Robert Seabrook QC and Iain O’Donnell secure landmark win for the RSPCA on interpretation of the Animal Welfare Act 2006′ - Mar 2013
Robert Seabrook QC and Iain O'Donnell won an appeal in the Administrative Court that has established how the key sections of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 must be interpreted. Sections 4 and 9 of the...
Robert Seabrook QC and Martin Forde QC in 7-day Health & Safety case - Nov 2011
Robert Seabrook QC, leading Christine Henson of Crown Office Row, Brighton represented Brighton and Hove City Council in a 7-day jury trial successfully prosecuting a gym and fitness club over...
Robert Seabrook QC and Iain O’Donnell in appeal of biggest ever animal welfare prosecution - May 2010
