Stephen Maratos

Stephen is a Partner and a member of Hempsons’ and HF’s Healthcare Litigation division. He specialises in defending clinical negligence and other non-clinical claims on behalf of NHS Resolution, healthcare organisations, medical practitioners, and their defence bodies. He covers a range of non-clinical issues for clients, ranging from slipping claims to defamation proceedings, and claims brought under the Human Rights Act.

Stephen has worked in claims litigation since qualifying as a solicitor in 2005 and joined Hempsons in 2014. As well as the range of different non-clinical claims he deals with his medical negligence claims range from lower-value matters to highly complex and high-value cases involving birth injuries and severe spinal injuries.

Stephen is known for his analytical and detailed approach to claims, but with an eye to efficiency and overall aims. Where appropriate he adopts a robust approach to litigation and has successfully secured discontinuances and defended contribution claims in complex cases. He has successfully defended many cases through to trial. However, he is also a strong advocate of mediation (and is a CEDR Accredited Mediator) and other forms of alternative dispute resolution; and appreciates that these other avenues can sometimes be the way to ensure the best overall outcome for all parties.

His practical, commercial approach helps healthcare organisations and practitioners manage risk effectively while navigating complex and sensitive claims.

Main areas of expertise

• surgical
• consent
• cosmetic treatment
• oncology
• orthopaedics

The clients he works with

• hospitals
• GPs
• private doctors

More about Stephen

I’m a dad to three kids and when not taking them to and from taekwondo or art classes, I tend to go running or cycling. I’ve done a couple of marathons but now realise that half marathons are a lot more achievable, so try to enter plenty of those to keep me busy.