Solicitor at Hay & Kilner LLP
Clare Thompson
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 29943
Clare is head of our clinical negligence department and with over 20 years’ experience in the clinical negligence field. Clare is head of our clinical negligence department and with over 20 years’ experience in the clinical negligence field, handles some of the most complex cases, acting for clients who have suffered serious injury and recovering substantial awards of compensation on their behalf. Experience: Expertise in birth injury claims, involving children who have cerebral palsy as a result of delays in delivery or inadequate neonatal care Worked extensively with both adults and children who have suffered brain and spinal injury or avoidable amputations Acted successfully for the Claimant in a number of complex cases including the reported case of Lee Large v Dr J H Waldron in which the Claimant suffered a severe brain injury as a consequence of a delay in diagnosing and treating meningitis. The Claimant was awarded a significant sum in damages following a fully contested trial. Awards, memberships & accolades: Panel member of AvMA Law Society accreditation to the Clinical Negligence panel Chair of the North East Women Lawyers' Division Recognised as a Leading individual in Chambers Leading individual in Legal 500 A Trustee of the Percy Hedley Foundation Outside of the office Clare enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, good food and walking in the beautiful Northumberland countryside.
The Lumen, St. James’ Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, NE4 5BZ
Licensed for 27 years
Practice Areas
Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury
- Personal Injury 10%
- Clinical Negligence 90%
3 Client Reviews
Overall experience
- Value For Money
- Approachability
About Clare Thompson
Clare is head of our clinical negligence department and with over 20 years’ experience in the clinical negligence field. Clare is head of our clinical negligence department and with over 20 years’ experience in the clinical negligence field, handles some of the most complex cases, acting for clients who have suffered serious injury and recovering substantial awards of compensation on their behalf. Experience: Expertise in birth injury claims, involving children who have cerebral palsy as a result of delays in delivery or inadequate neonatal care Worked extensively with both adults and children who have suffered brain and spinal injury or avoidable amputations Acted successfully for the Claimant in a number of complex cases including the reported case of Lee Large v Dr J H Waldron in which the Claimant suffered a severe brain injury as a consequence of a delay in diagnosing and treating meningitis. The Claimant was awarded a significant sum in damages following a fully contested trial. Awards, memberships & accolades: Panel member of AvMA Law Society accreditation to the Clinical Negligence panel Chair of the North East Women Lawyers' Division Recognised as a Leading individual in Chambers Leading individual in Legal 500 A Trustee of the Percy Hedley Foundation Outside of the office Clare enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, good food and walking in the beautiful Northumberland countryside.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Clare Thompson
Address
Hay & Kilner LLP
The Lumen
St. James’ Boulevard
Newcastle Helix
NE4 5BZ
Phone 0191 232 8345
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Name
Duration
SRA-approved manager - Member
Hay & Kilner LLP
?-present
Absolutely Superb.
I had such a good experience with Hay & Kilner it's difficult to know where to start.
It was a very difficult time in my life and they took such great care of me. They were super professional but kind, always responsive and efficient, they knew their stuff inside out and guided me through the case managing my expectations but exceeding them at every step.
They were recommended to me by a friend and I can see why. Although it took much longer than we expected due to covid they were never downhearted and in the end they won my case.
I can't praise them enough.
Lawyer named in this review: Clare Thompson
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Claim for incorrect medical treatment
After learning that I had a fault with a medical procedure, I was advised to contact this firm by a friend.
It was the best advice I could have had and cannot speak more highly of them.
Lawyer named in this review: Clare Thompson
A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 22 March, 2024
So glad that we were able to help Sally, and thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We have passed on your comments to Clare and the team.
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Personal injury claim
Lauren represented me and my sister in what an extremely traumatic PI claim for medical negligence. We will never forget the kindness that lauren showed to us throughout and cannot praise her enough. Nothing will bring our dad back but with her help successfully brought the case to a conclusion with liability being admiited.
Lawyer named in this review: Clare Thompson
A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 23 August, 2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave us this kind review Kim, we are so glad that Lauren was able to help and will be sure to pass on your comments.
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