Simon Mansfield

Solicitor - Partner and Solicitor

SRA ID: 484010

Simon is a Partner in Tozers’ Medical Negligence team, supporting clients who have suffered serious injuries as a result of negligent medical treatment. He also assists bereaved families with inquest representation. Combining a high level of professionalism with a friendly and sympathetic approach, Simon acts for clients in a wide variety of circumstances ranging from families who have lost loved ones as a result of medical negligence to catastrophic spinal and birth injury cases. Whilst fighting as hard as he possibly can to get the best possible result for his clients, Simon also recognises the need to help them through the process of understanding how their injuries have affected them and what the future holds. Qualifying in 2011 and as an accredited member of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Panel, Simon has a breadth of experience dealing with clinical negligence claims. He is aware that his work often deals with complicated issues and medical terminology, and on that basis Simon ensures he takes time to explain the situation and courses of action in a way that his clients can easily understand. Chambers & Partners 2023 ranked Simon as Band 3 for Clinical Negligence, stating "Simon is an excellent solicitor. He is very compassionate and caring, and is brilliant at explaining difficult situations and concepts.", "He goes the extra mile and makes you feel at ease and supported through such a difficult process.", "He provides an excellent service and is efficient, professional and approachable." Simon has also been recognised in the 2023 Legal 500 directory for his "expertise in birth injury claims" as part of the Top Tier Clinical Negligence team. Simon knows that when people have suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one as a result of clinical negligence, that they can often feel as though their lives are falling apart around them. Recognising they are likely to be worried about what the future will hold and often under significant financial stress, for example if they cannot work.