Helen Franklin

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Helen has worked in medical negligence for over a decade and specialises in cerebral palsy, erb’s palsy and amputation claims. She also has experience with cases involving compartment syndrome, delay in diagnosing fractures and/or nerve damage and cases that fall within the Fatal Accident Act. Helen was listed in Legal 500 UK 2021 and 2022 as a ‘Rising Star’ and is recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in Legal 500 UK 2023, 2024 and 2025. She is ranked in Chambers and Partners UK 2025 as ‘Up and Coming’. Helen is a member of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and is on AvMA’s specialist Clinical Negligence Panel. She was promoted from Senior Associate to Partner in April 2022.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 548698

  • Based in Bristol, Avon
  • Licensed for 12 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Helen has worked in medical negligence for over a decade and specialises in cerebral palsy, erb’s palsy and amputation claims. She also has experience with cases involving compartment syndrome, delay in diagnosing fractures and/or nerve damage and cases that fall within the Fatal Accident Act. Helen was listed in Legal 500 UK 2021 and 2022 as a ‘Rising Star’ and is recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in Legal 500 UK 2023, 2024 and 2025. She is ranked in Chambers and Partners UK 2025 as ‘Up and Coming’. Helen is a member of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and is on AvMA’s specialist Clinical Negligence Panel. She was promoted from Senior Associate to Partner in April 2022.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 548698

  • Based in Bristol, Avon
  • Licensed for 12 years

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Communication 4.8/5
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Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
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  • English

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Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Second Floor Prince House, 43-51 Prince Street, Bristol, BS1 4PS

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Catherine

Clinical Negligence

Medical Negligence

i wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the exceptional legal representation you provided. Your professionalism, expertise, and dedication truly made a difference in achieving a favorable outcome. Helen's attention to detail, strategic approach and efficient communication ensured that we felt informed and confident throughput the process: she went above and beyond.

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Thank you for this wonderful review, Catherine. We are so pleased you were able to achieve a favourable outcome!

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Michael Abbott

Medical Negligence

Professional, friendly service, with positive outcome

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review, Michael. We wish you all the best.

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Clinical Negligence

Medical Negligence

Helen Franklin handled my case and achieved an excellent result. i had every confidence after our meetings that she would do her best for me.

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Thanks for this lovely review.

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Clinical Negligence

Medical Negligence

Helen made a very bad situation easier to deal with. she would phone me to make sure i was ok, and she never got cross at my many, many texts. Now my case has finished i honestly feat that i have made a very good friend, very professional, but very caring, and so approachable. A excellent represented of your company

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Helen Franklin is awesome, king, professional, patient and extremely friendly, she supported us through a very difficult process with compassion.

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