Jane Mishcon

Year of call: 1979

Specialist areas: clinical negligence, regulatory and disciplinary work, personal injury, solicitors’ negligence

Education: BA (Hons) English Language & Literature. MA.  Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford.

ADR: ADR Chambers Mediator (2003)

Committees: Panel Member of Bar Disciplinary Tribunal

• MB v St Mary’s NHS Trust [2007] Cerebral palsy case settled for 4.47 million. Acting on behalf of Claimant.
• Ndri v Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust: [2006] All ER (D) 335 (24 November 2006) (Successful defence of claim where COSSH Regulations invoked by Claimant in relation to infection following corneal transplant)

Publications and lectures

• Chaired 9 Independent Inquiries and written related reports
• Peter Bryan inquiry report
• Appointed to chair inquiry into Bristol histopathology services

"Jane Mishcon is credited for bringing 'a supportive and pragmatic approach' when acting for both claimants and defendants." Chambers UK 2010

"Jane Mishcon has settled some extremely challenging high-value cases in recent months. 'Forensically fantastic,' she is 'completely committed and has the patience of a saint in trying situations'." Chambers UK 2009

“Jane Mishcon is admired for her 'down-to-earth' demeanour” Chambers UK 2008

“Giving further weight to an already strong junior team, we also recommend Jane Mishcon, considered 'modest but brilliant' and 'a great negotiator who is seriously undersold'.” The Legal 500 2007