England and Wales

Clinical negligence solicitors for
carefully selected cases.

Scott Harding-Lister and his team act in selected clinical negligence matters across England and Wales, bringing clinical insight, legal judgement and experience on both sides of the dispute.

Specialist clinical negligence work

Proper investigation starts with
careful selection.

Clinical negligence claims can be complex, expensive and evidentially demanding. Scott and his team assess potential instructions at the outset, considering clinical merit, causation, proportionality, funding and the practical route to resolution.

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What clinical negligence means

A clinical negligence claim usually requires proof that the treatment fell below a reasonable professional standard and that the failure caused avoidable injury, loss or death. A poor outcome alone is not enough.

  • Hospital negligence
  • GP negligence
  • Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
  • Surgical and anaesthetic injury
  • Birth and neonatal injury
  • Fatal claims and inquests
02

Scott and his team

The practice is led by Scott Harding-Lister, who supervises and manages a focused team of lawyers. The team does not operate a volume claims model; potential instructions are considered carefully before substantial investigation is undertaken.

03

Claimant and defendant experience

Scott has acted on both sides of clinical negligence disputes, including defending doctors and nurses accused of negligence. That dual perspective helps the team understand how allegations are likely to be tested and where the real evidential pressure points sit.

Common questions

Questions people ask before
speaking to Scott.

How do I know if I have a clinical negligence claim?

You usually need evidence that the care fell below a reasonable professional standard and that this caused avoidable injury, loss or death. Scott and his team can consider whether the facts justify initial investigation.

Do you only act in London?

No. The practice has a London legal presence, but Scott and his team can consider selected clinical negligence instructions across England and Wales.

Do you take every clinical negligence enquiry?

No. The team is selective. Potential instructions are assessed for merit, evidence, proportionality, funding and whether the team can provide the level of service the matter requires.

Can you help with defendant clinical negligence work?

Yes. Scott also has experience defending doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals accused of negligence, which gives the team insight into both sides of clinical negligence disputes.

Claimant work

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A confidential first step

Speak to Scott about a potential instruction

Scott and his team consider carefully selected clinical negligence matters across England and Wales. If the matter merits investigation, you will receive clear advice on the next step.

Speak to Scott Or call 0203 835 4964