Parlett Kent's clinical negligence department is recognised as one of the leading practices in the field since it's founding in the early 1980's. The team's strength and depth of experience in handling these complex and sensitive claims has led to Parlett Kent being recognised as a firm of 'premier quality' in the Chambers Directory of the Legal Profession. Four of the partners have been recognised as leaders in the field both in Chambers and in the Legal 500.

Our team of lawyers deal with cases of utmost severity as well as a wide range of High court and County Court claims. All partners have been involved in leading clinical negligence cases. Parlett Kent has extensive experience in dealing with all areas of clinical negligence including cases involving children with disability, the misdiagnosis and treatment of cancer, fatal cases, sexual abuse and psychiatric negligence claims. The firm also pursues claims against the legal profession arising out of the mishandling of clinical negligence claims (see Professional Negligence). We have pursued a number of cases against private hospitals and our solicitors have been involved in a number of high profile cases against private institutions.

All six partners in the practice are members of the Law Society's clinical negligence panel, the AvMA referral panel and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). Partners are also members of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Richard Grand Society and the MIND panel. Parlett Kent regularly lectures to lawyers, nurses, health service managers and social workers on clinical negligence and risk management. We also contribute articles and papers to journals on a wide range of legal and healthcare issues.

Our team of lawyers in both offices are assisted by para-medical support. In addition to the six specialist partners we also have to assistant solicitors both trained exclusively in personal injury and clinical negligence litigation and seven paralegal assistants.

Parlett Kent remains one of the few specialist practices to offer community legal funding (legal aid) to eligible clients and we offer funding packages including no win no fee in suitable cases (see Funding your Case). We offer a free screening process where your case will be assessed by our team of lawyers and paramedical staff and in appropriate cases we also offer a free interview and assessment.

We pride ourselves on our commitment, friendly and approachable staff and proven track record providing high quality legal service on a wide range of difficult and challenging cases.