Our Case Managers

Jane Palliser

Starting as a secretary in 2016 and advancing to Operations Manager in 2022, it is my role to guide MLP to achieve excellence through engagement and efficiency. With a background in finance and the charity sector, piano playing and hypnotherapy, I bring a unique blend of skills to leadership and team development.

Sue

I have a diverse background including roles in property, media sales and events, combined with ten years of experience supporting an Orthopaedic Expert Witness. African-born and UK educated, I have also lived in France. I joined Medicolegal Partners in 2019.

I joined Medicolegal partners in 2019, having held administrative positions in the legal, care, and police sectors. Having worked in and out of the UK I have settled back home in Scotland where I love walking my dogs in the beautiful countryside.

Claire Mills

With 22 years of experience as an administrator, I joined MLP in 2022, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. Outside of work, I enjoy walking my dog and spending quality time with my family.

Becky Hancock

With over a decade of experience with global retailers, I now specialize in delivering tailored digital solutions for Medicolegal Partners. I leverage my project management expertise to drive efficient, results-oriented outcomes and innovate in the evolving digital landscape.

Cauda Equina Syndrome following lumbar spine procedures

by Mr Alexander Montgomery, Consultant Spinal Surgeon

Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a compressive neuropathy of the nerve roots that leave the lower end of the spinal cord, which is a relatively rare complication following lumbar disc surgery (possibly due to underreporting).

The medicolegal challenges of chronic pain: from diagnosis to treatment

Chronic pain is extremely common, affecting as many as 20% of adults in the UK at any one time. Chronic pain conditions are amongst the commonest reasons for disablement, with low back and neck pain consistently being the leading causes.

Upper gastrointestinal surgery from a medicolegal perspective

As with any procedure, there is a risk of complications following upper GI surgery. Many factors influence the occurrence of these, including increased age, male gender, comorbidities, very high body mass index and the experience of the treating team. Dr Martin Stotz discusses the challenges and potential complications associated with upper gastrointestinal surgery.