Hannah Hope

Senior paralegal

Hannah is a senior paralegal in the medical negligence team, based in the firm’s Basingstoke office. A key member of the team, she supports both partners and associates on a day-to-day basis with all aspects of their cases.

This includes the forensic analysis of medical records to identify where the basis for a claim may lie, consideration of investigation reports, collation and disclosure of evidence, taking witness statements, and assisting with compliance of court directions in litigated claims. She has excellent knowledge in a wide range of medical fields, particularly specialising in obstetrics, oncology, gynaecology and sepsis claims, as well as many other areas of medicine, and is a key contact for clients. Hannah enjoys assisting clients from their initial discussions about the care they have received, to providing support and guidance throughout their claims. She builds excellent relationships with them through what can be a difficult and challenging process, and receives excellent feedback on her empathetic client care.

My aim is to truly support our clients as much as possible throughout their claim during what is often a very difficult process for them. I adopt a professional, yet personable approach and I thrive on trying to help make a difference for our clients and their families.

Hannah Hope, Senior paralegal

Hannah has been a member of the medical negligence team since 2016, and prior to this she worked in litigation and personal injury for many years. She has an excellent understanding of the legal tests required to establish a medical negligence claim and the funding options available. Her attention to detail helps to ensure all aspects of the claim are considered thoroughly and are clearly and accurately documented throughout.

Recent work highlights

Detailed assessments

Carrying out a detailed and thorough assessment of the care received at the outset of new enquiries, a significant number of which have been formally investigated, resulting in successful settlements for clients.

Complex obstetric claims

Assisting on many high-value birth injury claims, as well as complex obstetric claims that often involve stillbirths or neonatal deaths, leading to successfully obtaining damages for the injured and/or bereaved clients.

Settlement of cardiology claim

Assisting on a complex cardiology claim in which liability was disputed, but a settlement was achieved prior to the matter going to trial.

Severe brain injury

Working alongside a partner to successfully secure a life-changing settlement that would improve their quality of life for a minor who suffered a severe brain injury following delayed intubation during an epileptic seizure.

High-value fatal claim

Assisting a partner with a high-value fatal claim which was successfully settled. The claim resulted from a delayed diagnosis of facial cancer.