Leading disputes firm Stewarts continues its investment in its Medical Negligence practice with the appointment of Alexandra Winch and Richard Lodge as partners in its London office. Their arrival further strengthens the firm’s capability in complex, high‑value medical negligence claims and reflects sustained growth across the department. Alexandra joins from Irwin Mitchell and Richard joins from Kingsley Napley.
Alexandra is an experienced medical negligence partner who leads a large team. She has established a strong reputation for her work in paediatric neurological injury and amputation claims. She is widely regarded for her client‑centred approach and her commitment to early rehabilitation. Alexandra says of her appointment: “This is an exciting time. Stewarts already has a leading reputation in high‑value complex medical negligence work, and I look forward to contributing to our ongoing growth and presence while supporting clients who have sustained a life changing injury.”
Richard is a highly respected medical negligence specialist with deep experience in spinal, brain and other life‑changing injury claims typically arising from surgical negligence or misdiagnosis. Accredited by the Law Society and AvMA, he is ranked in Chambers and Legal 500, where he is recognised for his meticulous approach, technical insight and clarity of advice. As a leading lawyer in this area of law, Richard recently co-authored the textbook Clinical Negligence: A practitioner’s handbook aimed at practitioners engaged in complex cases. Speaking about his move, Richard said: “I’m delighted to be joining Stewarts at such a pivotal moment for the Medical Negligence team. The firm’s ambition and focus on excellence resonate strongly with me. I look forward to contributing to the continued development of the Stewarts’ Medical Negligence practice and supporting clients through complex litigation following a life-changing injury.”
Based in London, Alexandra and Richard will work closely with colleagues in Leeds to support clients nationwide who have experienced life‑changing injuries due to negligent medical treatment.
Speaking about the new partner arrivals, Anita Jewitt partner and head of the Medical Negligence department at Stewarts remarks:
“Our practice continues to grow at pace, and we are delighted to welcome Richard and Alexandra to the team. Their outstanding expertise in high‑value spinal, brain, birth injury and amputation claims significantly enhances our capability and deepens our experience acting for clients who have sustained life changing injuries. Their arrival marks an important step in reinforcing our position as a leading disputes practice specialising in the most complex medical negligence cases.”
Stewarts’ Medical Negligence team specialises exclusively in the most complex and high‑severity claims, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, birth injury, cerebral palsy and amputation cases. The practice sits alongside the firm’s market‑leading Personal Injury, Aviation and International Injury practices.
Stewarts’ managing partner, Stuart Dench, concludes:
“The appointment of four new partners in quick succession to the Medical Negligence practice reflects the strength and continued momentum Anita has created. With Alexandra and Richard joining in London, alongside Iain and Guy in Leeds, we are expanding our depth and ensuring we remain the firm of choice for the most complex and life‑changing medical negligence cases.”
