Bryony Steele

Full Profile

Bryony specialises in a range of difference cases, from high value spinal and brain injury cases to low value, niche cases.  Prior to her working at a large NHS Panel Firm, Bryony specialised in catastrophic personal injury and clinical negligence cases for claimants. That experience allows her to work collaboratively with opponents and is an asset in informing strategies for her clients.  

Described by a former client as a "formidable solicitor and a nice person", Bryony prides herself on developing strong working relationships with clients and opponents to navigate the claims process as seamlessly as possible, even in complex cases. 

Bryony has previously been recognised as a key lawyer in Legal 500 and was responsible for managing a team focused on pre-litigation investigations.  She has a passion for nurturing junior talent, leading by example to encourage growth and personal confidence. 

Experience

• Successfully resolved a number of high value and complex claims.
• Negotiated favourable outcomes in several cases at mediation, with and without counsel.
• Secured discontinuances in several dental cases.
• Persuaded an opponent not to continue to pursue an Equality Act claim against a Dental Practice relating to the requirement to wear a face covering during the pandemic.
• Secured a discontinuance shortly before Trial in a case where it was alleged that a patient should have been transferred to hospital for further assessment and treatment for a TIA, despite the symptoms having resolved at the time of the ambulance crew's assessment.