Bethan Parry

Bethan is a Partner in our Manchester office specialising in clinical negligence litigation and healthcare law. With over 15 years of expertise, she supports medical defence organisations and insurers, providing exceptional legal advice to primary healthcare professionals, hospital clinicians and privately indemnified medical professionals.

Bethan is highly regarded for her strategic approach to defending complex claims, including those involving fatal accidents and healthcare inquest proceedings. She is noted for her meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills and practical problem-solving abilities. Her dedication has earned her recognition as a Key Lawyer in the Legal 500.

Bethan has extensive experience managing a wide range of challenging cases and is committed to delivering outstanding results for her clients. Her notable successes include:

• Securing a 35% contributory negligence finding in a complex periodontal claim (Rix v Wall [2023 Med LR 607]).
• Successfully defending a consultant neurosurgeon in a claim involving nerve injury sustained during spinal surgery.
• Achieving a strike-out in multi-party proceedings pursued by a vexatious litigant in person.
• Representing a consultant colorectal surgeon in a high profile group action.
• Facilitating a pilot settlement day for a medical defence organisation, resolving the majority of claims efficiently.
• Defending a prominent consultant ophthalmic surgeon in a consent-related claim, safeguarding their professional reputation.

Bethan’s proactive and empathetic approach ensures clients feel supported throughout the claims process. She takes pride in building strong relationships and delivering tailored advice that drives positive outcomes.