Whilst I continue to work as a Consultant Thoracic Surgeon on a full-time basis, there is a short turnaround time for producing reports. I am normally able to see clients within 24 hours if needed and prepare a report within a week (subject to other commitments/annual leave). The time taken for the report is approximately 4–6 hours work but, if required, I can supply an approximate fee once full instruction and medical records for review are received. I do approximately 4-5 reports a month. Once I have been given the initial information surrounding the events giving rise to the claim, I am usually able to advise the solicitor running the file of the merits of the case (pro bono 15 minute conversation).

Within clinical negligence I specialises in cases with difficult and complicated issues on breach of duty where my medical qualification and further specialist training enables him to better understand the full breadth of the potential issues and get the most from the interaction with other experts and legal counsel. I have experience with joint experts reports and coroners courts.