Rachel leads Weightmans' clinical claims team in London and nationally with Richard Jolly and Deborah Bannister. She is Weightmans' client liaison partner for NHS Resolution and has worked for NHSR (previously NHSLA) since 1997.
Rachel is recognised as a leading figure in clinical negligence, ranked by Chambers and Partners. She specialises in the highest value clinical negligence claims including obstetric, neurological and other catastrophic injuries.
She has particular expertise in quantum issues and has settled a large number of cases involving periodical payments. Rachel also has expertise in handling group claims, acting in relation to several groups of claims against the NHS nationally.
Rachel acts for a number of NHS trusts and organisations across London, the South East and the Midlands, advising and defending on claims against them and as client partner co-ordinates and leads the team of lawyers acting across related areas of the law.
Rachel is committed to patient safety and sharing learning from claims through data analysis and insights as well as training.
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Rachel Kneale has extensive expertise in the clinical negligence field, with particular strength handling issues of quantum. She regularly advises on claims arising from surgical error and post-surgical care, such as brain injury and neuropathic pain, with additional experience of obstetric cases.Strengths Rachel is a well known expert in her field.
Chambers & Partners 2026 -
Rachel is very skilled, she is someone who always stands out.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
"Rachel Kneale is a highly experienced practitioner in the field. She brings common sense, insight and poise to any case and is able to grasp quickly the essential and important features."
Legal 500 2025