Damian specialises in defending medical malpractice and clinical negligence claims.
Damian acts on behalf of medical malpractice insurers, medical defence organisations, public bodies (including NHS Trusts and NHS Resolution), individual clinicians and corporate organisations in defending claims. In addition to defending claims, he also advises organisations more broadly on clinical risk and dispute avoidance. He is ranked in Chambers and Partners (UK wide) and the Legal 500 as a “next generation” partner.
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Damian Whitlam is an exceptional partner to work with. He brings a level of commercial intelligence that goes well beyond what you would typically expect from a clinical negligence lawyer. Damian understands that in a regulated healthcare business, outcomes are not just measured in legal wins; they are measured in risk reduction, cost management, and maintaining the confidence of operators and stakeholders. He consistently advises with that broader picture in mind.
Legal 500, 2027 -
Damian Whitlam is excellent. Calm and robust when needed, he always provides astute insight. He is also extremely easy to work with, always providing careful analysis.
Legal 500, 2027 -
Damian Whitlam - contentious, astute, hard-working.
Legal 500, 2027 -
Damian Whitlam is excellent, a great lawyer, a highly efficient litigator with superb judgment and great results. He is a pleasure to work with.
Legal 500, 2027 -
Damian Whitlam regularly represents healthcare providers as well as individual clinicians and insurers in clinical negligence claims. He works on a range of matters, including those that concern mental health aspects.
Chambers & Partners 2026 -
Damian is incredibly helpful and supportive. He bends over backwards and is very good at taking on board our comments and keeping us updated – Chambers & Partners; Damian is very professional and helpful. He provides strong legal leadership and direction
Chambers and Partners
