Expert Medicolegal Services
Independent expert midwifery opinion
Nikki accepts instructions from solicitors and barristers in clinical negligence and personal injury matters involving obstetric and midwifery care. With over 30 years of clinical practice across NHS and private settings and over 15 years of legal experience, she provides expert reports that are thorough, evidence-based, and prepared with a clear understanding of their legal context and purpose.
Independent Expert Midwifery Reports for Civil Litigation
Expert report addressing breach of duty, causation, and standard of care.
Instructions: Claimant, defendant, or jointly instructed.
Turnaround: 8–10 weeks from receipt of full records.
Fee: Hourly rate; estimate provided on receipt of records. Legal aid rates available.
Screening Reports
A concise early-stage opinion on the merits of a potential claim. See Tc's & C's for more details.
Two-page desktop review of available records.
Turnaround: 2 weeks.
Fee: From £450.
Oral Evidence
Attendance at trial to give oral evidence in support of a written report.
Preparation: Written opinions are drafted from the outset to withstand cross-examination.
Fee: Daily and half-day rates available on request.
Conferences with Counsel
Pre-trial conferences, case management discussions, and joint expert meetings.
Format: Remote or in person.
Fee: Hourly rate; daily and half-day rates available.
Single Joint Expert (SJE) Instructions and Joint Expert Reports
Neutral, independent midwifery opinion where parties require a Single Joint Expert or Joint Expert Reports
Turnaround: As per full report service.
Fee: Standard report rate; flexibility offered for legal aid matters.
Expert Speaking for Legal & Clinical Conferences
Webinars, CPD events, and conferences on maternity negligence, birth trauma, and standards of care.
Previous engagements: AVMA Conference; Gough Square Chambers.
Fee: By arrangement.
Fee & Instruction Note: Nikki accepts instructions on a private fee basis. To discuss a potential instruction or request a copy of her terms of engagement, please use the contact form or get in touch by email. She aims to respond to all enquiries within two working days.