Iona will be working alongside the firm's specialist Clinical and Medical Negligence team led by Head of practice Paul McNeil, perusing medical negligence claims for victims arising from the poor delivery of healthcare. To date Iona has acted for a broad range of seriously injured individuals and currently represents a number of children with cerebral palsy, arising from obstetric and midwifery negligence. She also has considerable experience in acting for victims who have suffered injury and death from missed or delayed diagnosis of cancer.
Head of Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Practice, Paul McNeil said:
“I am delighted to welcome Iona to the firm. Iona has successfully combined her medical and legal knowledge over the years to enable her to focus her talents on winning cases. Her dedication in supporting the families and individuals affected by medical accidents is second to none and her success rate in recovering the highest awards of compensation allows her clients to successfully rehabilitate and reach their fullest potential. She joins our team which already has a strong reputation for cutting edge expertise and commitment to our clients.
Iona's appointment further illustrates Fieldfisher's strategy to expand its leading Clinical and Medical Negligence team."