Tom Barnes

Partner, Head of Medical Negligence

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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, 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.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Member of Actions against Medical Accidents Panel (AVMA)

Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel

APiL - Senior Litigator

“I’m so grateful for all your support over the last 14 years. I’m extremely grateful for getting us what we did. It made a huge difference to Dad’s life. He was able to stay in his home and have the things that he needed to make him more comfortable. Without you, that would have never been possible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Take care of yourself and thank you for everything.”

"Tom & the staff at the solicitors have been first class. Tom & Andrea both went above & beyond their jobs to help & support myself through my case & I can't thank them enough for all their time & support. Thank you for all you have done for me & my family."

"After not knowing where to turn & battling many channels, including hospital PALS service, local MP, home legal insurance, ombudsman etc it was a relief & reassurance to feel my care was finally in capable hands & I would take a step back. I always felt confident that Tom would achieve a positive result & was also impressed by the input of the nurse, doctor & barristers involved in my case."

"I just wanted to personally thank you for taking on my mum's case and seeing it through to its conclusion. I really do appreciate your time, patience and advice over the past few years and know mum and dad feel the same. Mum will now be able to secure the right care and equipment for her needs. Simply knowing they are now in a position to be able to do what needs to be done to make her life more comfortable is such a tremendous relief. So, many thanks to you and your team for all you have done."

"Tom Barnes was excellent, professional and demonstrated real empathy."

"I would like to thank you and the team for everything you have done to get me this money. It's going to be a great help to use for the future."

Everything was very well explained and we knew that our best interests were absolutely paramount. The level of service we received was first class. Our position was explained perfectly to us in a professional, compassionate and concise manner.

"Tom is amazing! Professional but also kind and compassionate, I'm so thankful for his help and support."

"The particular lawyer I have been dealing with is Mr T K Barnes. He has excellent communication skills and always kept me up to date every step of the way on my case. He assured me on every aspect of my claim and never faltered in putting my mind at rest over the last few years especially when my confidence started to fade on occasions. Although my particular case has been settled, I have chosen this firm to carry on working with me and (in particular Mr T K Barnes) to be Joint Deputy with myself on behalf of my son, for the foreseeable future. I would recommend this firm and this particular lawyer to anyone who is unsure or nervous about employing the use of a lawyer/firm of solicitors."

Latest blog posts...

Clinical Negligence in Coventry: Long-Term Chemotherapy Raises Concerns

21st February 2025

Several clinical negligence cases have been reported in Coventry concerning the extended use of temozolomide chemotherapy. This has affected the lives of patients, impacting their education and career options and making the prospect of starting a family challenging. The University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust acknowledged that the National Institute for Health and Care...

Concerns Raised Over Maternity Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

20th January 2025

Legal Implications, Clinical Negligence Issues and Oversight As reported by the BBC in this report, concerns have been raised regarding the state of maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTH), with serious allegations of chronic understaffing and substandard care, potentially amounting to clinical negligence. An experienced clinical staff member, who chose to remain anonymous,...