Sara Stanger, well known for her handling of high profile public inquiries, joins JMW to head up their new Clinical Negligence offering in Liverpool

Sara Stanger, well known for her handling of high-profile public inquiries, has joined full-service law firm JMW, where she will head up their new Liverpool-based Clinical Negligence team, an addition to the firm’s existing teams in Manchester and London.

Sara brings to the firm more than 15 years’ experience in high value, complex cases of Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury, and is accredited by the Law Society for her specialism in Clinical Negligence as well as holding Senior Litigator status with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).

She has represented clients in a broad range of serious cases involving birth injuries, delays in diagnosis, surgical negligence, amputations, and fatal claims—securing millions of pounds in compensation.

Known for her compassionate approach to client care, she has acted for families in a wide variety of cases, including a high-profile Public Inquiry (the Thirlwall Inquiry involving the crimes of Lucy Letby) and assisted the bereaved families in the Southport dance school tragedy.

“These cases are incredibly sensitive and demanding, and I am passionate about ensuring that the families involved in such extraordinary circumstances receive the support and justice they deserve,” says Sara.

“I am experienced in both the claimant and defendant sides of litigation and therefore able to offer a strategic and well-rounded perspective,” she adds. “I am absolutely delighted to join JMW, a law firm with a well-deserved reputation for excellence, and where I will continue my commitment to securing justice for those individuals and families affected by medical negligence.”

The move to JMW sees a reunion between Sara and Head of the firm’s Liverpool office, Beverley Jones, the pair first having worked together more than 15 years ago.

Beverley says: “Our Liverpool base is well known for its award-winning work in family law, so it is a double bonus that not only are we joined by someone I have known and respected as a lawyer for many years, but also that through Sara’s appointment we are now offering Clinical Negligence expertise to our clients.

“She will now build her practice, and I have every expectation that Sara’s high-profile reputation will attract some of the best legal talent out there.”

Sara is consistently recognised in leading legal directories, being ranked by both Chambers and Partners, which notes “Sara Stanger possesses a broad clinical negligence practice, with particular experience in obstetric injury and amputation cases, as well as fatal claims” and The Legal 500, which describes her as “superb” and a “first-rate litigator”.

Sara says: “JMW’s holistic approach to its clients is something that I found particularly compelling, and I aim to be involved in the sterling work it does with the many charities it supports. I believe we’re creating something very special here in Liverpool and I’m excited to be a part of it.”

Eddie Jones, head of Clinical Negligence at JMW, added: “Sara has an excellent reputation for her Public Inquiry work and supporting the families involved. She is a great addition to the team and her appointment broadens the expertise of the department.”