We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jeanette Aspinall as head of our medical negligence department.

The 23-strong team handles all aspects of medical negligence claims, with experience in complex matters such as catastrophic brain and spinal injuries, serious birth injuries and life-changing injuries including amputation. 

Jeanette, who has nearly 30 years’ experience in the fields of personal injury, industrial disease and medical negligence, has joined Jackson Lees as a partner from Scott Rees & Co. 

Prior to joining Scott Rees & Co, she was head of medical negligence at Fletchers Solicitors. 

Jeanette established the medical negligence team at Fletchers and built it to a department with 86 people. At Scott Rees & Co, she set up a team which grew to 30-strong.

Jeanette said: 

“Jackson Lees is a well-known and respected firm, and its medical negligence department has an experienced team of lawyers dealing with a very strong caseload, including a range of high-level, high-value complex cases. 

“Working for a business that is committed to providing excellent standards of client care is both rewarding and inspiring. Jackson Lees employees are empowered to go the extra mile, listen actively to client needs and respond promptly. 

“I am excited to bring my experience of building teams and infrastructure alongside a commercially focused approach to achieve further growth for the department." 

Esther Leach, managing director, said: 

 “We are really excited to welcome Jeanette. She has vast experience and a successful track record of building teams within medical negligence. She is very committed to getting the best outcomes for clients alongside her caring leadership style. We’re delighted to have her on board and cannot wait to see the positive impacts she will make here.”