Fletchers bolsters national birth injury team

Manchester-headquartered Fletchers Solicitors has appointed Jill Heywood to its nationally recognised birth injury team.

Jill brings over 20 years of clinical negligence experience, joining from C L Medilaw, and has a strong track record in complex, high-value cases. 

She previously spent more than two decades at Shoosmiths LLP, holding senior roles and leading multi-million-pound claims involving catastrophic birth injuries.

Jill said: “I’m incredibly proud to be joining Fletchers’ birth injury team at such an exciting time – they are one of the UK’s largest, and most well respected, teams of birth injury lawyers in the UK.

“The firm is not only at the forefront of legal excellence, but it’s also deeply committed to supporting families beyond compensation. 

“I look forward to contributing to the important work the team is doing and supporting families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives, ensuring they receive the birth injury compensation, justice and support they deserve.”

The birth injury team at Fletchers is one of the largest in the UK, known for securing multi-million-pound settlements for families affected by avoidable injuries during childbirth. 

The team recently launched its campaign, “For every birth. For every baby. For every family,” highlighting its commitment to advocacy, accountability, and long-term support.

Adrian Denson, chief legal officer at Fletchers, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Jill to the team. 

“Her wealth of experience, particularly in maximum severity cases, aligns perfectly with our mission to fight for families at one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. 

“Jill’s appointment further strengthens our position as a national leader in birth injury case work.”

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