Nicholas Leahy

Solicitor
Medical Negligence

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  • “Nicholas Leahy works extremely hard and understands the commercial sensitivities of clinical negligence litigation.”

  • "Nicholas Leahy works extremely hard and understands the commercial sensitivities of clinical negligence litigation."

    Legal 500 2023

  • Excellent service from Osbornes throughout on a difficult clinical negligence claim. Nicholas Leahy who handled the claim was responsive and professional throughout, while also providing pragmatic advice and clear drafting.

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  • Working with Osbornes Law was the best decision I could have made. Nick was really attentive to my issue and did a very thorough job. He truly made the process headache free! Highly recommend them.

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  • Nick Leahy has been my Solicitor throughout this journey and has been absolutely amazing; kind, approachable and extremely supportive... Through some dogged determination by Nick we achieved our goal without having to go to trial. I cannot thank Nick, Stephanie and all of the team at Osbornes highly enough for achieving a very favourable settlement, the outcome of which will make a huge difference to myself and my family.

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Insights from Nicholas VIEW ALL

  1. 13.1.2022

    Court of Appeal Judgement on Secondary Victim Cases

    Judgment was today handed down by the Court of Appeal in the cases of Paul v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Foundation...

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  2. medical negligence & the diagnosis Sepsis
    3.10.2021

    Sepsis – greater awareness can lead to better outcomes

    In September 2019, I attended the Brain Injury Group’s Sepsis training event in the City of London together with my...

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  3. 9.7.2021

    Legal Support For Bereaved Families

    What legal support is available for bereaved families? The loss of a loved one is an extremely distressing time for...

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  4. 23.6.2021

    NHS Plans To Centralise Patient Medical Data Cause...

    Recent news coverage has highlighted the growing concern over plans by NHS Digital (which runs the NHS’s IT system)...

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  5. 9.6.2021

    NHS Plans To Centralise Patient Medical Data Cause...

    Recent news coverage has highlighted the growing concern over plans by NHS Digital (which runs the NHS’s IT system)...

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  6. doctor
    7.2.2020

    Why safety improvements for the placement of nasogastric...

    The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch has this month launched an investigation looking at the implementation of safety improvements for the...

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  7. 22.5.2019

    Bereavement Award

    A Historic Decision In the case of Smith v Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Ors (Rev 2) [2017] EWCA Civ 1916,...

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  8. 25.3.2019

    Cosmetic surgery advice to consider

    Ten years ago I acted for a lady who had chosen to have cosmetic surgery to reduce the bags around...

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  9. ambulance
    22.4.2015

    Bowel Cancer need not be a killer

    Cancer is a word that attracts stigma. Many people believe that if you are diagnosed with cancer you are going...

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Nick's client testimonials

"Nicholas Leahy works extremely hard and...

"Nicholas Leahy works extremely hard and understands the commercial sensitivities of clinical negligence litigation."

Legal 500 2023

Excellent service from Osbornes throughout on...

Excellent service from Osbornes throughout on a difficult clinical negligence claim. Nicholas Leahy who handled the claim was responsive and professional throughout, while also providing pragmatic advice and clear drafting.

Client review

Working with Osbornes Law was the...

Working with Osbornes Law was the best decision I could have made. Nick was really attentive to my issue and did a very thorough job. He truly made the process headache free! Highly recommend them.

Client review

Nick Leahy has been my Solicitor...

Nick Leahy has been my Solicitor throughout this journey and has been absolutely amazing; kind, approachable and extremely supportive... Through some dogged determination by Nick we achieved our goal without having to go to trial. I cannot thank Nick, Stephanie and all of the team at Osbornes highly enough for achieving a very favourable settlement, the outcome of which will make a huge difference to myself and my family.

Client review

Nick’s notable cases

Nick has recently obtained the following settlements on behalf of his clients:

  • A five figure settlement in a complex gynaecological case in which our client underwent unnecessary surgery following an incorrect diagnosis. Our client suffered a serious nerve injury and a recurrence of her gynaecological symptoms. Court proceedings were issued and the Defendant denied liability however settlement was reached prior to witness evidence being exchanged.
  •  A five figure settlement in a wrongful birth case against an abortion provider, after our client missed the legal cut off date for an abortion despite presenting to the Defendant for this service at 8 weeks’ gestation. Our client recovered damages for the serious psychological injuries she suffered as a result. Court proceedings were issued following a firm denial of liability from the Defendant however a successful settlement was reached after a period of negotiation with the Defendant.
  •  £75,000 for a client who suffered a serious and permanent injury to her superficial peroneal nerve during surgery. Our client required complex treatment including a residential pain management programme. The Defendant denied liability however the case was settled at a Joint Settlement Meeting between the parties prior to court proceedings being issued.
  •  £60,000 on behalf of the Estate of a person who died following the negligent failure to make a referral to the gastroenterology department for the treatment of his gallstones. The Deceased presented to A&E 10 months later with sudden onset of abdominal pain. He was thought to have acute pancreatitis and was commenced on antibiotics however his condition then rapidly deteriorated and he passed away the following day after a cardiac arrest.

Nick's Case StudiesVIEW ALL

  1. 23.1.2023

    Court avoided after settlement agreed in dental negligence...

    The Medical Negligence team have recently negotiated the settlement of a complex dental negligence case. Our client experienced a number...

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  2. 13.1.2023

    Delayed cancer diagnosis results in five figure settlement

    The medical negligence team at Osbornes Law has recently settled a case involving a patient who passed away following a...

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  3. Neglijenta medicala spital din UK
    23.5.2022

    Justice for client who suffered serious birth injuries

    The Clinical Negligence team at Osbornes Law have recently negotiated the settlement of a case in which our client sustained...

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  4. 25.1.2022

    Serious Injury Following TVT Surgery

    Case Summary Our client, SG, attended her GP in December 2015 complaining of urinary symptoms including leaking when she laughed or...

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  5. 12.1.2022

    Wrongful birth claim successfully settled

    Background Our client, J, fell pregnant in October 2015 and took the difficult decision to undergo a termination. She booked an...

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  6. blood test capsules
    29.10.2021

    Medical Negligence Case Study: Iron infusion cannula injury

    Nick Leahy, Solicitor in Osbornes Clinical Negligence team recovered damages for his client who suffered an extravasation injury following an...

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  7. 20.9.2021

    Osbornes represent family of NHS employee

    Osbornes Law is representing the family of a former NHS employee who suffered a painful death due to negligent hospital...

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  8. hospital bed
    20.7.2021

    Osbornes Successfully Settle Wrongful Birth Claim

    Nicholas Leahy, clinical negligence lawyer at Osbornes Law has recently negotiated the successful settlement of a wrongful birth case. Our...

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  9. 13.7.2021

    Family In Cardiac Negligence Claim Against NHS Trust

    Nick Leahy, medical negligence solicitor at Osbornes Law was instructed to pursue a cardiac compensation claim on behalf of the...

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  10. white lilies
    1.7.2021

    Stillbirth following water birth at home

    Nicholas Leahy acted for a young woman who had a water birth at home and two midwives were allocated to...

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  11. hospital signs
    18.5.2021

    Failure to diagnose and treat Ogilvie’s syndrome

    Our client  suffered the consequences of a delayed diagnosis of Ogilvie’s syndrome following the birth of her daughter by...

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  12. 18.5.2021

    Failed to identify nerve damage caused during operation

    The Clinical Negligence team at Osbornes Law have this week successfully negotiated the settlement of a case in which our...

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  13. 26.4.2021

    Elderly man dies after fall from hospital bed

    A hospital trust has apologised after a vulnerable 84-year-old man died due to negligence after he fell out of bed...

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  14. 17.1.2020

    Inquest held for former cab driver

    A former black cab driver starved himself to death in hospital after being allowed to refuse food and drink despite...

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  15. clouds
    13.11.2019

    Fatal Claim against West London NHS Trust

    I recently acted in a claim for a fatality against West London NHS Trust for damages under the Law Reform (...

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  16. 25.4.2019

    Brain injured woman awarded seven figure damages

    Our client, a 76 year old woman, tripped and fell on some stairs when she was on her way out of...

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