Shoosmiths’ serious injury team is one of the UK’s leading spinal cord injury firms (top-ranked by the UK’s independent legal directories, Chambers and Partners and Legal 500).
We were cited as one of The Times’ Best Law Firms for clinical negligence and personal injury in 2024.
We have a highly experienced and caring team of lawyers, with specialist knowledge of cauda equina syndrome (CES) claims, who will work tirelessly to ensure that you get the compensation you need. Our expert lawyers have achieved some of the highest financial settlements in clinical negligence claims in the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a
bespoke service, fighting for our clients and pushing legal boundaries. This is reflected in the high profile and high value cases we have fought for our clients.
Established for almost 180 years, the firm has 13 offices across the UK, including:
- Birmingham
- Leeds
- London
- Manchester
- Milton Keynes
- Northampton
- Nottingham
- Sheffield
- Solent
- Thames Valley
Contact Us
Telephone: 0808 1891460
Email: [email protected]
Visit our website: Cauda equina syndrome compensation claims
Meet the team
Dan O’Keeffe
Dan O’Keeffe specialises in CES claims. His notable achievements include representing the claimant in the landmark case of X v University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (2019), where there was a negligent delay in diagnosing and treating CES. He successfully secured a seven-figure settlement following a three-week trial.
Dan’s dedication to advocating for individuals with CES extends beyond his day-to-day case load. He actively participates in numerous medico-legal projects and forums, championing the rights and interests of those affected by CES. His expertise has also been instrumental in achieving successful outcomes in medical negligence cases that were rejected by other firms.
Dan is a former President of the Leicestershire Medico-Legal Society and in 2021 was awarded the accolade of Solicitor of the Year by the Leicestershire Law Society.
Testimonial:
“I have known Dan for nearly 10 years and have nothing but praise for him. He is a highly
intelligent and motivated solicitor who fights keenly for his clients.” – Barrister specialising in CES cases.
Nick Tubb
Nick is has acted exclusively for patients and their families for over 25 years and has extensive experience dealing with complex spinal injury cases, including winning two recent CES cases where liability was contested. Both were achieved a few weeks before trial; a
third case was successful at trial. Compensation was awarded in each case to cover accommodation care, therapies and loss of earnings.
Nick is an accredited member of the AvMA (Action Against Medical Accidents) legal panel and is recognised as a leading medical negligence specialist in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 directories.
Testimonial:
“…his service has been nothing but exemplary. His knowledge and advice have been invaluable. His communication is fast, reliable and honest. His team work well under his instruction and I 100% trust and recommend his service.’ – client quote from the 2025 Legal 500 directory
Natasha Read
Natasha is experienced in serious spinal injuries claims, including CES cases. She acted for a former professional photographer and mother of three who suffered from CES and was awarded a seven-figure settlement at trial.
For several years, Natasha has been ranked by the Legal 500 as a ‘rising star’ and ‘next generation partner’, as well as being ranked in Chambers and Partners. She is recommended for her caring approach, as well as being ‘tireless, tenacious and fierce’.
Natasha has a formidable reputation for achieving positive outcomes on complex claims and has expertise in winning and turning around difficult cases.
Testimonial:
‘Thank you so much for all you have done for me…all the personal touches you did made me feel like this isn’t just a job you do. You really have been fabulous to me and my family and shown support in every way possible. Nothing will ever be big enough to show you how thankful I am.’ – recent client feedback
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