About us

Who we are, and why
we stand beside you

At Medical Law Partnership, we support people failed by the healthcare system, 
giving them the strength to move forward, the recognition they deserve, 
and helping raise standards through accountability and care.

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Who we are

The Medical Law Partnership was founded by a team which changed the law, and saw how much more change was still needed.

Led by experts with both clinical and legal backgrounds, MLP was created to support people failed by the healthcare system. We investigate the details others miss, help clients understand what happened, and hold professionals to account, so care keeps improving for everyone.

We don’t take on cases.
We take on causes.

Whether it’s a delayed diagnosis, a surgical error, or maternity care that went wrong, we help people make sense of it, and fight to make it right.

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What we stand for

We believe no one should be left behind when care goes wrong.
That everyone deserves to be heard, not just listened to, but truly understood.
That validation matters. That being believed changes everything.

We believe in asking the right questions. In joining the dots.
In digging deeper than others would, not because it’s easy, but because it’s right.
We fight for the truth, not just a result.

We believe the system should protect people, not hide behind process.
That recovery isn’t only physical, it’s emotional, financial, and personal.
And that everyone deserves the chance to rebuild.

We believe in the promise that care will do no harm,
and in the right to speak up when it does.
Because that promise is sacred.
And when it’s broken, it must be answered.

We’re not just lawyers. We’re listeners. Investigators. Advocates.
We bring expertise, empathy, and fire, because this work matters.

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What makes us different

Why people choose Medical Law Partnership

Starting a claim doesn't need to be complicated, and you won’t be left to figure it out alone.

We listen

We listen

You'll speak with a trained legal specialist who’ll take the time to understand your experience.

We’ll assess your case

We’ll assess your case

We’ll review the details carefully, often joining the dots others have missed.

We’ll explain your options

We’ll explain your options

In plain English. No pressure. 
No jargon.

You decide what 
happens next

You decide what 
happens next

If you want to go ahead, we’ll handle everything, and we’ll be by your side throughout.

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How we started

Our sister company – 
Dental Law Partnership

MLP was founded by the same team behind Dental Law Partnership, the UK’s leading dental negligence firm.

With over 25 years of experience, DLP pioneered patient advocacy in dental law, changing legal precedent to hold dental practices (not just dentists) accountable, and making justice more accessible through conditional fee agreements.

We’re proud to carry that legacy forward into the wider healthcare space with MLP.

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Meet our founders

Our founders are legal pioneers with deep medical knowledge and a passion for justice.

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David Corless-Smith

David Corless-Smith

Joint Managing Director

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Chris Dean

Chris Dean

Joint Managing Director

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Greg Waldron

Greg Waldron

Non-Executive Director

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Helen Coleman

Helen Coleman

Director

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Heather Owen

Heather Owen

Director

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Our people make the difference

Behind every case is a person, and behind every case at MLP is a team that truly cares. From our specialist solicitors to our support staff, we work together to listen, investigate, and advocate for every client.

Meet the rest of our team
We stand beside you

We listen. We join the dots.

We help put things right.



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