Lauren Hall has been appointed to lead Hay & Kilner's growing clinical negligence team.
From their offices in Newcastle, Hay & Kilner’s medical negligence team are one of the largest and top ranking teams in the North East and are known for their extensive expertise handling a broad variety of clinical negligence claims.
The team has been repeatedly recognised in ‘The Times’ Best Law Firm Awards and the fact that the majority of their clients are referred by other solicitors and professionals is testament to their reputation. Experts in their field, Lauren and the clinical negligence team pride themselves on their personable approach, expertise in both law and medicine and always going the extra mile for their clients.
The team’s strength lies in its diverse skill set, working across a broad range of medical fields, providing a positive holistic and cohesive experience for the client together with tailored support ensuring that every client receives the focused and dedicated attention they deserve.
Lauren undertakes cases in all areas of medicine and has specialist experience in inquest work regularly representing families in the Coroner’s Court. She’s experienced in handling a broad variety of clinical negligence claims and has a particular interest in gastro-intestinal, orthopaedic and accident and emergency cases, together with extensive experience in claims involving GP care.
On taking the position as Head of Clinical Negligence, Lauren explains: ”My goal is for the team to continue to provide a high quality service for our clients, ensuring they get answers about what has gone wrong with their care and, of course, appropriate compensation to ensure they can lead the best life they can lead despite their medical accident. It can often be a daunting experience to challenge care provided by medical professionals and we support and assist our clients in asking the right questions to help clients understand what has gone wrong. We bring empathy, integrity, and legal expertise when it’s needed most.”
Lauren, who hails from Newcastle and studied at Northumbria University joined Hay & Kilner as a trainee solicitor, before qualifying into the department. She’s worked her way up the ranks, becoming a partner in 2022. Here she shares more about her career journey and passion for wellbeing and creating a great place to work.
”I have always wanted to be involved in clinical negligence and was attracted to Hay & Kilner due to their reputation in the field. Medical negligence is a fascinating but demanding area of law. I’ve watched the team grow over the last 15 years and feel privileged to be leading us into the future. I’m committed to our team’s development and look forward to expanding and nurturing new talent.
“As Co-Chair of the firm’s Employee Wellbeing Committee, I’m committed to providing an open, inclusive and engaging work environment as our people truly are our biggest strength and most valuable asset. We are proud of our down to earth and supportive nature with colleagues, and are dedicated to promoting equality and diversity and policies that fully support all of our employees. In the last year we have achieved Investor in People and Better Health at Work Awards.”
Lauren is Vice President and Treasurer of The Women Lawyers Division North East, dedicated to supporting the needs of women lawyers in and around the North East. The organisation celebrates its ten year anniversary in 2025 and Lauren has played an integral role in its growth and success over the last decade.
If you would like to discuss concerns regarding medical care you or a loved one has received or would like to discuss referring a potential client to us, please contact us on 0191 232 8345 or info@hay-kilner.co.uk
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