
About Kirsty
Kirsty is a highly experienced medical negligence solicitor who acts for clients in a wide range of complex claims, with particular expertise in birth injury and cerebral palsy cases, adult brain injury claims, fatal claims, loss of sight cases, failures to diagnose cancer, and gynaecological negligence claims.
Kirsty’s expertise is reflected in her membership of the clinical negligence panel of Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA), the UK charity dedicated to improving patient safety and supporting those affected by avoidable harm.
In addition to her medical negligence practice, Kirsty undertakes personal injury work, focusing on serious injury and fatal accident claims, including those arising from road traffic accidents. She has particular experience in complex financial dependency claims involving family-owned businesses, taking the time to understand her clients’ commercial circumstances to ensure claims are accurately quantified and supported by robust evidence.
Kirsty recognises that, for many clients, obtaining answers and understanding what happened can be just as important as securing financial compensation. She tailors her approach to each client’s individual needs and is a strong advocate of trauma-informed lawyering, placing clients’ experiences and wellbeing at the centre of her practice. Her clients regularly praise her compassionate, supportive and diligent approach.
Recognised as a Leading Associate in The Legal 500, Kirsty is committed to improving patient safety and fostering greater understanding between healthcare professionals and lawyers about the common causes of medical negligence claims. She has delivered training to medical practitioners on these issues and is particularly interested in promoting learning and prevention within healthcare settings. Since joining Kingsley Napley in July 2012, she has developed a substantial practice representing clients in some of the most complex and sensitive medical negligence and serious injury cases.
Insights from Kirsty
Brain injuries: the good, the bad and the inspiring
Kirsty Allen settles brain injury claim for a seven figure sum
Dying Matters Awareness Week: trauma informed lawyering
Neurotechnology and the future of clinical negligence claims
Government launches ‘ABC’ – Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth – pilot
Ockenden Report: inadequate investigations into deaths of mothers and babies and a culture of silence
Pregnancy Associated Osteoporosis: Delays in Diagnosis
Relieving the burden of guilt on parents in medical negligence cases

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