Robert Dransfield
Partner
Robert is a partner in the personal injury and medical negligence team based in the London office. He focuses on complex and high-value medical negligence claims and is widely respected for his tactical approach and meticulous attention to factual evidence.
He has a well-established reputation for securing substantial settlements, ranging from £500,000 to £15 million, on behalf of clients who have suffered life-changing events. A recognised expert in major spinal cord injury and cauda equina syndrome (CES) claims, Robert also has extensive experience in managing cases involving serious brain injuries, oncology, infection, and amputations. Throughout his career, he has advised on landmark cases, including acting for the claimant in the leading cauda equina case of Oakes v Neininger. He regularly achieves six-figure sums for claimants with cauda equina syndrome.
It is a privilege to advocate for clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries. My work is centred on providing clear litigation advice and supporting individuals throughout the claims process. I have significant experience in complex cauda equina syndrome claims and life-changing brain and spinal cord injury cases, working to ensure the best possible outcomes.
In addition to representing clients throughout the UK, Robert’s practice frequently has an international dimension, and he has successfully acted for individuals based in countries such as the Balearic Islands, Cyprus, Canada, Sri Lanka, and Ireland. Robert is highly active within the medical and legal communities. He is a specialist panel member of Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA), a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, and an Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) practitioner. Both Chambers UK and Legal 500 have recognised him as a leader in his field.
Recent work highlights
Landmark cauda equina syndrome case
Teenage client injuries and hospital delay
Elderly stroke patient anticoagulant error
Police officer cauda equina syndrome claim
Compensation following below-knee amputation
Dental abscess negligence and collapse
Surveillance evidence appeal decision
Surveillance evidence appeal decision
External recognition
What people are saying
Robert Dransfield is an exceptional individual and a very close listener. He has infinite patience and is always willing to explain any aspect of the case.
Robert is a hard-hitting and experienced solicitor. His work on the factual evidence is really good.
He is a master tactician and always one step ahead.
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