In this episode of Beyond the Gavel, host Rodney Peyton is joined by Kashmir Uppal, a leading clinical negligence solicitor and partner at Shoosmiths, to discuss the complex intersection of medical error, legal accountability, and patient safety. Known for her work on high-profile cases like the Ian Paterson scandal, Kashmir shares how civil, criminal, and regulatory pathways often run in parallel when systemic failures occur in healthcare. She offers insight into the challenges of working with discretionary indemnity, the importance of expert collaboration, and the emotional weight of representing clients with life-altering injuries. Whether you’re in law, medicine, or simply curious about how justice unfolds when trust in healthcare breaks down, this episode reveals the nuance, compassion, and strategic clarity behind landmark litigation.
