Healthcare Litigation

Hempsons is a leading healthcare litigation law firm, advising NHS organisations, independent healthcare providers, medical defence organisations, insurers and healthcare professionals on complex claims, disputes and investigations.

Our team combines specialist litigation expertise with an in-depth understanding of the health and care sector. We help clients manage risk, defend claims, respond to investigations and navigate some of the most challenging legal issues facing healthcare organisations today.

We advise on all aspects of healthcare litigation, from clinical negligence claims and patient safety incidents to inquests, mental health litigation, group actions, and high-value disputes.

Our expertise

  • Clinical negligence claims
  • Birth injury and catastrophic injury claims
  • Mental health litigation
  • Patient safety investigations and incident response
  • Inquests and coronial proceedings
  • NHS Resolution matters
  • Healthcare practitioner defence
  • Group and multi-party litigation
  • Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
  • Costs, quantum and complex damages
  • Risk management and organisational learning

Contact us

Whether you are defending a clinical negligence claim, responding to a patient safety incident, preparing for an inquest or managing a complex healthcare dispute, our specialist healthcare litigation team can help.

Get in touch with our healthcare litigation specialists to discuss your requirements and discover how we can help protect your organisation, your people and your reputation.

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    • Chambers UK 2025
      “Adam Smith builds up a good rapport with clients who are often really distressed and anxious, putting them at ease and explaining the process to them.
    • Chambers UK 2025
      “Adam is extremely highly regarded and very experienced in his field. He has clear judgement and gives sound advice. He is very good.
    • Chambers UK 2025
      “He definitely goes above and beyond in terms of client care and communication. He's always checking in on clients and giving them updates.”
    • Legal 500 2023
      “Always acts in clients' best interests.”
    • Chambers UK 2023
      “Kirsten Blohm has substantial experience of wrongful birth and birth injury claims and has further expertise in surgical matters. She represents both NHS trusts and GPs, with notable strength in mediation.”
    • Chambers UK 2023
      “Kirsten Blohm is very helpful and experienced.”