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 26 years

Practice Areas

Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury

5.0/5 2 Client Reviews 2
  • Personal Injury 10%
  • Clinical Negligence 90%
2 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Sally
Verified Sally Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hay & Kilner LLP
March 22, 2024 20240322093223

Claim for incorrect medical treatment

5

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.

Solicitor 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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Kim wilson
Verified Kim wilson Added 8 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hay & Kilner LLP
August 22, 2023 20230822183106

Personal injury claim

5

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.

Solicitor 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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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

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Hay & Kilner LLP

The Lumen

St. James’ Boulevard

Newcastle Helix

NE4 5BZ



Phone 0191 232 8345

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Hay & Kilner LLP

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