Jane Williams
Partner, Head of Medical Negligence, East Midlands & North East | Nottingham
"Jane Williams is my number one recommendation. She is very collaborative, and is somebody who is a real top-tier clinical negligence lawyer. She is also somebody who gets the work sorted."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
Call: 0345 272 5724 Mobile: 0797 744 6191
About Jane
Jane is head of the Clinical Negligence department for the East Midlands and North East at Freeths and has more than 28 years experience of bringing clinical negligence claims. She has an active practice dealing with cases of maximum severity including spinal, neurological and birth injury clinical negligence claims. She also has a strong track record in misdiagnoses of cancer and epilepsy, having co-ordinated three high profile group actions.
She has an excellent national reputation as a leader in the field of maternity claims with over 30 years experience of dealing with maternal and birth injury claims. She is highly respected, feared by her opponents and renowned for her skill, expertise and commitment to securing the best results for her clients.
“We cannot express our gratitude enough for all your hard work and perseverance over the last few years. It will never undo the pain and suffering our daughter has had to endure or the continued struggle she will face on a daily basis but at least we have closure and can now look forward as a family. We will be forever thankful for the voice you gave our daughter in this injustice.”
(Client testimonial)
Jane is renowned for her friendly and sympathetic approach putting her clients at ease from the outset.
Jane's aim is always to do the best for her clients and to take away the stress of bringing a claim at what is often a difficult and emotional time. She advocates a team approach and her clients are always involved and integral to this.
Jane is ranked as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2025 edition). She is also listed as a Recommended Lawyer and recognised as a Leading Partner in The Legal 500 (2025 edition) in Clinical Negligence/Personal Injury.
Memberships
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
- Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies
- Law Society
Contact Jane
Call: 0345 272 5724
Mobile: 0797 744 6191
Notable work & expertise
Jane has secured many settlements on birth injury claims, including cases involving cerebral palsy. This has ensured her clients and their families have the care, accommodation and support they need.
Recent Work
- Achieved an £8 million payment comprising of a lump sum together with yearly payments for life for a 40 year old man who suffered severe brain damage at birth due to negligent medical care. He has cerebral palsy and requires round the clock care. The compensation has enabled a bungalow to be purchased and adapted to meet his needs and provide for his future care and therapy needs.
Jane has expertise in spinal surgery claims, resulting from clinical negligence during surgical procedures. She has helped to secure multi-million pound settlements for her clients.
Recent work
- Achieved a lump sum settlement of £3.5 million for a 40 year old woman who suffered damage during spinal surgery at a private hospital and for all practical purposes became confined to a wheelchair and continued to suffer severe pain.
- Jane is currently representing several women who have undergone vaginal mesh or TVT surgery and have since experienced complications and health issues.
Jane has experience of acting for clients with clinical negligence claims involving cancer, including a client whose smear test was negligently reported as normal.
Recent Work
- Obtained an out of Court award of £175,000 for a woman whose cervical smear was negligently reported as normal and who had to undergo radical hysterectomy and radiotherapy as a result of developing cervical cancer.
Jane is part of the specialist team at Freeths who now represent a number of ECT claimants who are coming to us with long lasting effects from ETC treatments.
Jane is a specialist in maternity clinical negligence claims and has dealt with a wide variety of claims caused by the poor maternity services at NUH.
Jane has experience of acting for sepsis claims, including obtaining a settlement for a husband whose wife died following a failure to diagnose and treat sepsis.
Recent Work
- Obtained an out of Court settlement for £450,000 for a husband whose wife died following a failure by her GP and the local hospital to diagnose and treat sepsis.
Testimonials
"We are very grateful that you were willing to take our case on, after the disappointment following the inquest. You could easily have said that’s...
Client testimonial
"A warm heartfelt thank you for your support, dedication and hard graft over the last 5 years. Your professionalism has assured our daughter got wh...
Client testimonial
"Just wanted to say a very big thank you for all your help over these past few very emotional years...we are so grateful for the way you have handl...
Client testimonial
“It's always a complete pleasure to work with Jane, who gives clear advice and instructions, having thought of every angle and implication.”
Client testimonial
"She is practical, pragmatic and collaborative. It goes without saying she is an absolute expert in her field."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"Jane Williams is hugely experienced and she is completely unphased by any difficulty in a case."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"Jane is very hands-on. She knows her clients, keeps everyone involved and does not silo people or work."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"Jane Williams has been a leading clinical negligence lawyer for almost 30 years. Jane is driven to do the very best she can for her clients, pulli...
The Legal 500, 2024
"We are extremely grateful to Jane for all her hard work and support on our behalf...we are indebted for everything you have done for us as a family."
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Jane is driven to do the very best she can for her clients, pulling together her team to achieve exceptional outcomes.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
"Jane Williams has always reassured and explained the process, her drive, knowledge and passion for her work is outstanding"
The Legal 500, 2023
"Jane Williams is an exceptional lawyer and one of the most caring individuals I have come across in professional life. Jane has devoted her life t...
The Legal 500, 2023
“She's a fantastic solicitor who always keeps the client at the heart of her actions. She is an excellent professional who provides clarity in her...
Chambers & Partners, 2023
"Jane Williams is a tenacious but sensible opponent. She is always open to discussing cases. She leads the way on collaborative working - that has...
The Legal 500, 2023
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