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Read moreShivam is a Solicitor in the Medical Negligence Department.
Shivam graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2019 with a degree in Law with Chinese Law, having completed a study abroad program at the University of Hong Kong. Shivam completed the Legal Practice Course in 2021 achieving a distinction.
Shivam joined Osbornes in 2022 as a trainee solicitor, and qualified as a Solicitor in September 2024 in the Medical Negligence team. His caseload is varied, and he enjoys the challenge of conducting claims across different areas of medicine. Shivam has a particular interest in acting for families at inquests and is able to advise on all aspects of fatal cases. He is also a member of Osbornes’ specialist inquest team.
Shivam also assists Jodi Newton, Partner, and Nicholas Leahy, Associate, in their high value and complex clinical negligence claims involving: neurological injuries; orthopaedic injuries; fatal accident claims; delays in diagnosis; and acting for claimants with catastrophic birth injuries.
Shivam is passionate about providing a high level of care to all clients. He appreciates that clients pursuing a clinical negligence claim are often going through extremely sensitive and distressing situations, and he strives to ensure that the legal process is made as smooth and stress-free as possible for his clients.
Shivam is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
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In his spare time Shivam enjoys badminton, yoga and watching cricket.
Osbornes is a very respected firm in the marketplace.
They handle really complex cases very well
The clinical negligence team are knowledgeable and professional in their approach and demonstrate a high level of skill in litigation work.
Osbornes Law offers experience in obstetric and fatal claims as well as niche cauda equina cases.
Osbornes Law is an established firm which handles a breadth of complex and high-value clinical negligence matters.
Osbornes has a skilled team of solicitors advising clients on a wide range of clinical negligence matters.
Hard working, approachable, good knowledge of clinical negligence and clients’ specific conditions
A joy to work with and always 100% client focused at all times.
The clinical negligence team at Osbornes is much lauded for its ability to ‘represent the diverse range of London-based clients
“The team is very quick and efficient in responding."
"Obsbornes Law is always client-focused and works tirelessly to obtain the best outcomes for clients."
They are an excellent firm who achieve fantastic outcomes for their clients. They are also very prominent in injuries to those travelling to or from Europe. Multiple languages are spoken by the team.
Stephanie Prior is a first-rate clinical negligence specialist whose industry, great experience and medical background put her in an exceptional class.
This firm is responsive and efficient. Their rapidity in dealing with complications or hiccups is excellent.
Really great clinical negligence practice, staffed by experienced practitioners who know how NHS Trusts work. They also build great rapport with clients.’
Stephanie has developed a particularly strong reputation for her handling of birth injury claims, as well as cases concerning surgical negligence and delays in surgery.
"An excellent firm which achieves fantastic outcomes for clients."
"Stephanie Prior takes on complex cases and gets excellent results. She has a background in medicine which serves her clients well and is a realistic but tough litigator."
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"Stephanie Prior is very good with troubled clients and is easily able to make them feel at ease."
"Stephanie shows sensitivity and deals with things in an understanding way."
Osbornes provides a very intimate and personal client service which is increasingly rare in this sector.
The lawyers in the team are highly experienced and will drive cases very hard on behalf of their clients.
"Stephanie Prior has a realistic attitude to the complexities of the cases. She wins the trust of her clients and goes the extra mile to ensure they get the best outcomes."
"Stephanie Prior... manages a varied caseload, including obstetric claims, child and adult brain injury cases and fatal and non-fatal spinal cord injury cases."
"Stephanie is experienced, knowledgeable of all aspects of clinical negligence work, and strategic in running cases."
"The team were extremely professional in putting my needs first. There was a joined-up approach to catering for the client, and all lawyers involved were briefed and constructive."
Stephanie Prior is always very professional and kind. Highly recommended.
Quite simply excellent, with a highly competent and well-rounded team. They understand complex medical litigation and have been our lifesavers, and we will always owe them our immense gratitude.