
Medical Negligence Solicitors in London
Our leading London medical negligence solicitors specialise in claims involving severe or life-changing injuries caused by negligent medical treatment in hospitals such as in London or the Home Counties.

What medical negligence services do we offer in London?
Located in the heart of London in The Northcliffe building, our team are well-placed to support medical negligence claims by people in the capital or the Home Counties.
When medical treatment has caused harm, it can be difficult to know what happened or where to turn. Our London team will listen to your concerns, explain whether we may be able to help and guide you through each stage of a claim.
Our London medical negligence team specialises in an array of cases, including:
- A&E negligence – claims involving avoidable harm caused by failures in an accident and emergency department
- Amputations – claims involving the loss of a limb caused by delays in diagnosis or treatment, surgical errors, infections or other negligent medical care.
- Birth injuries – claims involving injuries to a baby or mother during pregnancy, labour or birth, including serious neurological injury and perineal tears as well as injuries which can occur in the neonatal period
- Brain injuries – claims where delays, mistakes or failures in medical care have caused a brain or head injury
- Cancer misdiagnosis - claim compensation for missed or delayed diagnosis of cancer, or for cancer treated incorrectly
- Fatal claims – claims arising from a death caused by missed diagnoses, delays in treatment, surgical errors or other negligent medical care
- Pregnancy and gynaecology claims – claims involving negligent care during pregnancy or gynaecological treatment
- Surgical injuries – claim for surgical negligence injuries such as nerve damage or anaesthetic awareness
- Spinal cord injuries – claims involving serious spinal injury, including delayed diagnosis or treatment of cauda equina syndrome
- Sepsis – claims involving missed warning signs or delays in referral, diagnosis or treatment.
This is not a complete list. If you are unsure whether your experience could amount to medical negligence, contact us for an initial conversation about what happened and what you can do next.

About our London office
Our London office is located just a short walk from Blackfriars train station. You don’t need to travel to our office to speak to us. We can arrange a telephone or video appointment and, where appropriate, meet you at a location that best suits your needs and circumstances.
You will find our London office located at:
The Northcliffe, 28 Tudor Street, Temple, London, EC4Y 0AY.
Car parking - There are limited Blue Badge disabled parking bays available outside the office on Tudor Street. The nearest car parks are Bouverie Street Car Park and Baynard House Car and Bike Park.
Public transport – We’re located 0.3 miles (six-minute walk) from Blackfriars station, 0.4 miles (nine-minute walk) from Temple station, 0.6 miles (12-minute walk) from Chancery Lane station and 0.6 miles (14-minute walk) from Farringdon station.
See the difference we've made to people in London
Our London medical negligence solicitors have successfully supported individuals and families with a wide range of claims.
Speak to a medical negligence specialist in London
We are here to help you understand your rights and the support you need. Complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.
Alternatively, you can call us now
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).
Call us free on 0370 1500 100
Client quote
Taken from Legal 500 Editorial commentary:
“Irwin Mitchell fields a standout clinical negligence team with deep bench strength and a clear focus on complex, high-value litigation.
“The team is praised for its collaborative structure and its investment in support services such as rehabilitation coordination, ensuring early access to care, and interim payments.”
Meet our medical negligence team in London
Auriana Griffiths is the Regional Head of our London medical negligence team. She specialises in complex medical negligence claims, particularly those involving brain injuries caused by asphyxia or hypoglycaemia.

Frequently asked questions about our London medical negligence solicitors
From our London office, we help people who live in the capital or the Home Counties. Our medical negligence solicitors in London can help you if you live in:
- London
- Bedfordshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Essex
- Hertfordshire
- Kent
- Middlesex
- Surrey
- East and West Sussex.
We can also meet you at a convenient location, speak to you over the phone, or video call if that’s easier for you.
What you need to know about working with us
These are our promises to you:- 01TransparencyYou’ll get clear, honest, and easy advice with any legal jargon explained in terms of what it means for you.
- 02A pro-active approachYou don’t and won’t have to chase us to see how things are progressing. Our phone lines are open 24/7, 365 days a year.
- 03Specialist supportYour lawyer will be a specialist in their area with relevant knowledge and experience to help you.
- 04You come firstWe take an open and approachable attitude to all of our clients – we put your needs first.
- 05You'll be listened toGetting legal support can be tough, you might have been through a lot, and we want to hear your side.
- 06Award winning serviceWe’re proud of what we achieve for our clients and have been recognised as a leading legal firm in latest legal guides.




