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.

Upper gastrointestinal surgery from a medicolegal perspective

by Dr Martin Stotz, Consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia

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.

The medicolegal implications of the suicidal patient in psychiatric practice

The loss of a family member by suicide is often extremely traumatic for those left behind and litigation in these circumstances is very common. However, as with every medicolegal case, it is necessary to prove that the treating psychiatrist and/or hospital staff were negligent and it was this negligence that led to the patient’s death.

A medicolegal perspective on cervical spine injuries 

The cervical spine, consisting of the bones in the neck, plays a crucial role in supporting the head and protecting the spinal cord. Despite being relatively rare, cervical spine injuries are significant due to their potential severity and the need for prompt diagnosis to avoid devastating consequences.