Tom Barnes

Partner, Medical Negligence

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Specialising in Medical Negligence cases since qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive in 1989. Tom, who is also a Partner at the firm, has extensive experience and knowledge in advising claimants and their families, helping them get through what can be the most difficult of times. He also deals with Deputyships. Tom is a member of The Law Society Clinical Negligence Panels. He specialises in Cerebral Palsy and Brain Injury cases and other cases of maximum severity. Tom is also a Senior Litigator member of The Association Of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) & a member of the AvMA (Action Against Medical Accidents) Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel for a further five years. AvMA was established in 1982 and today the specialist clinical negligence panel is a highly sought after quality mark for Medical Negligence specialists Tom headed the Medical Negligence Department at BTTJ for many years and was instrumental in the Department’s renewal of its Legal Aid Franchise accreditation, the Auditor from the Legal Services Commission commenting that the Department’s procedures were the best she had seen. In October 2025 he stepped down from the position of Head of Department, remaining as a well-respected and integral part of the team. The Legal 500 has also recognised Tom, stating he is “Highly experienced, has a great case load and is popular with clients“. Tom also oversees our Family & Matrimonial, Personal Injury and Employment Departments. He spends 90% of his time dealing with Medical Negligence cases and the remaining 10% of his time overseeing the above.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Coventry, West Midlands
  • Licensed for 1 years

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Specialising in Medical Negligence cases since qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive in 1989. Tom, who is also a Partner at the firm, has extensive experience and knowledge in advising claimants and their families, helping them get through what can be the most difficult of times. He also deals with Deputyships. Tom is a member of The Law Society Clinical Negligence Panels. He specialises in Cerebral Palsy and Brain Injury cases and other cases of maximum severity. Tom is also a Senior Litigator member of The Association Of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) & a member of the AvMA (Action Against Medical Accidents) Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel for a further five years. AvMA was established in 1982 and today the specialist clinical negligence panel is a highly sought after quality mark for Medical Negligence specialists Tom headed the Medical Negligence Department at BTTJ for many years and was instrumental in the Department’s renewal of its Legal Aid Franchise accreditation, the Auditor from the Legal Services Commission commenting that the Department’s procedures were the best she had seen. In October 2025 he stepped down from the position of Head of Department, remaining as a well-respected and integral part of the team. The Legal 500 has also recognised Tom, stating he is “Highly experienced, has a great case load and is popular with clients“. Tom also oversees our Family & Matrimonial, Personal Injury and Employment Departments. He spends 90% of his time dealing with Medical Negligence cases and the remaining 10% of his time overseeing the above.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Coventry, West Midlands
  • Licensed for 1 years

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  • Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP

    Partner, Medical Negligence

    1989 - Present 37 years and 5 months

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

Lowick Gate, Siskin Drive, Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4FJ

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Great Family Support

Tom and his team have given advice and support to three individual members of the family over a period of 18 years.

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Thank you Jose for your lovely words regarding Tom Barnes & team. We're glad we have been able to assist you & your family over a number of years & send you our best wishes.

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Clinical Negligence

First class

Tom and the staff at the solicitors have been first class. Tom and Andrea both went above and beyond there jobs to help and support myself through my case and I cant thank them enough for all there time and support

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Thank you

After not knowing where to turn and battling many channels, it was a relief and reassurance to feel my case was finally in capable hands and I would take a steop back. I always felt confident that Tom would achieve a positive result and was also impressed by the input of the nurse, dotors and barristers involved in my case.

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Finally closed my case thanks to bstj ever so warm and friendly really professional couldn’t of asked for a better solicitor he made sure I got what I deserved I’m not the best understanding big words and he made sure I understood everything

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Thank you Queen for your comments. We're pleased to have been able to assist in your case & wish you all the best for the future.

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Gemma

I contacted BTTJ with a medical negligence claims when I was still grieving and being thrown medical jargon about my fathers unexpected death. They were open and honest and helped me understand the options but also the limitations of a claim. They were there throughout the hospital investigation and inquest to talk through outcomes and explain medical and legal implications. It made a difficult and unknown process easier to navigate. Sadly, and not through the fault of BTTJ, the payout was lower than we’d hoped but again this was fully explained, challenged and other options explored. I felt fully supported throughout the process and trusted their judgement and experience. The best outcome for us as a family was to get an apology and BTTJ were able to get this formally for us which gave a sense of closure. Thank you for all your help.

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Thank you Gemma for your kind comments. We're glad to have been able to assist in your case and help you get a sense of closure. Wishing you and your family all the best for the future.

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