Neil Heavisides

Chartered Legal Executive - Clinical Negligence

An experienced Chartered Legal Executive who qualified in 1998, Neil reached Partner status in 2009 and headed the Clinical Negligence Department for 10 years before becoming Managing Director in 2019. He stepped back from that role in 2025 when Alixandra Cadden-Young and Laura Robinson too over as the new owners. Until September 2026, Neil helped the board of directors with management issues before moving back into clinical negligence work on a part-time basis.

Before becoming Managing Director, Neil spent nearly three decades specialising in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence litigation. He helped create and grow the Clinical Negligence department into one of the largest claimant teams in the North East of England, an area he remains deeply passionate about.

With a strong reputation in his field, Neil takes on new cases through recommendations from previous clients, other lawyers, barristers, doctors and medical practitioners. He is known for his tireless pursuit of justice and has successfully negotiated significant damages in a number of multi-million-pound claims, including settlements equivalent to £10 million and £5.9 million.

During his time as Managing Director, Neil fostered a culture where support and teamwork are highly valued and he is proud of the dedicated team of lawyers and support staff he helped to build.

Away from work

Neil lives with his wife Claire and although two of their three sons have now flown the nest, life very much revolves around supporting his family. When time permits, he enjoys watching live music, eating out and the benefits of relaxing with a good red wine.

What hobbies do you have?

Although I like to watch a large variety of sports, I really love following Formula 1 and usually attend at least one race a year if I can. Travelling is also a passion of mine and I’ve been to many interesting places in North America, South America, Asia and all over Europe.

What music do you like?

My taste is varied to say the least, so anything from Tremonti, Coldplay and Train to Bocelli, Zac Brown and The Shires!

What’s your favourite food?

Impossible to say as I like so much – although I do really enjoy Asian food.

What film or boxset would you recommend to others?

Succession – it’s absolutely brilliant. Either that or Yellowstone.

Do you have a favourite book and why?

I’m an avid reader across many genres but I think I’d pick Ken Follett’s Pillars of the Earth. It’s an epic by a first-rate storyteller.

Is there a smartphone App you could not live without?

WhatsApp.

How would you describe yourself in five words?

Dependable, honest, hardworking, friendly and loyal.