We are pleased to announce that Marcus Coates-Walker and Robert Mills will be deputy heads of our Clinical Negligence team.
Robert is a clinical negligence specialist with experience of litigation across a wide range of areas of medicine, with a particular interest in obstetrics, brain injuries, oncology, orthopaedics and cardiology. He is experienced in handling high- value litigation involving life-changing injuries. He is one of the leading barristers in the country in the field of dental negligence. In June 2018, he represented the claimant at the Royal Courts of Justice and obtained the highest ever reported damages award in a dental negligence case. Read more here.
Robert is ranked in Tier 1 in The Legal 500, and Chambers UK. He is described as being “incredibly practical and pragmatic, and a strong tactician.”
Marcus represents both claimants and defendants in cases across a range of medical and dental specialisms. He is also ranked in Tier 1 in The Legal 500, and Chambers UK as an ‘up and coming junior’. He has been described as a “very capable advocate adept at handling high-value issues. He is singled out for his expertise in complex, multiple issue matters involving surgical negligence, birth injury and delayed cancer diagnosis. He is praised for his excellent manner in dealings with experts, and develops strong relationships with clients.” Read more here.
If you would like any further information, please contact our clerking team by email or telephone 0117 923 4730.