Tom Barnes, Partner & head of our Medical Negligence team, has had his re-accreditation application for The Law Society's Clinical Negligence Accreditation as a scheme member successfully renewed. Accreditations are renewed every 12 months. The Law Society's Clinical Negligence Accreditation is a recognised quality standard for practitioners representing claimants in clinical negligence...
Tom Barnes
Partner, Head of Medical Negligence
Areas of practice
Specialising in medical negligence cases since qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive in 1989. Tom 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.
He is a member of Action against Medical Accident (AVMA) and 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).
Tom heads the Medical Negligence Department at BTTJ 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.
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 Department.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Member of Actions against Medical Accidents Panel (AVMA)
Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel
APiL - Senior Litigator
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Our Clinical Negligence Team have passed their Legal Aid Agency annual review for 2023 The Legal Aid Agency's responsibilities include making sure legal aid services from solicitors, barristers and the not-for-profit sector are available to the general public. They are an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. As a legal Aid provider we recieve an annual review to ensure...