Expertise

Guy acts for children and adults who have sustained life‑changing injuries as a result of medical negligence. He has particular expertise in birth injury, neonatal and paediatric claims, especially cases where children have sustained avoidable brain injuries.

Guy has successfully resolved numerous cases, a number of these for in excess of £10 million in compensation. Most recently, he recovered £20 million in damages for a child with cerebral palsy following an avoidable delay in the diagnosis and treatment of GBS meningitis shortly after birth.

He is regularly instructed to investigate potentially substandard midwifery, obstetric, neonatal and paediatric NHS care resulting in neurological injuries such as hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), hypoglycaemia, encephalitis, sepsis and meningitis.

Beyond his specialist paediatric and neonatal practice, Guy is experienced in fatal, orthopaedic, spinal, stroke and other serious injury medical negligence claims. He is passionate about his clients, committed to access to justice, and dedicated to improving standards of NHS care.

Career

Guy completed his training contract at Kingsley Napley in London, qualifying into its medical negligence department in 2011. In 2015, he relocated to Yorkshire to start a family and joined the Leeds‑based firm Minton Morrill (later acquired by Fletchers). He spent ten years there, becoming a partner during that time, before joining Stewarts in February 2026.

Guy holds an LLB in Law and an LLM in Public International Law with International Relations.

Experience

Guy exclusively represents claimants who have sustained complex and life‑altering injuries as a result of medical negligence.

Recently concluded cases include:

• £20m for a neonatal delay in diagnosis of GBS meningitis resulting in cerebral palsy
• £14m for a paediatric delay in diagnosis of a metabolic condition (homocystinuria) causing an avoidable brain injury
• £12m for a child who suffered oxygen starvation at birth resulting in cerebral palsy
• £1m for an adult who received substandard orthopaedic treatment.

Recognition

Guy is described as a “next generation partner” in Legal 500 and as “up and coming” in Chambers and Partners. He was shortlisted for the Rising Star of the Year in Legal 500’s 2024 Northern Powerhouse Awards and has been ranked in the legal directories for many years.

• “Guy Pomphrey has all of the attributes to become very successful in the field. A top-notch lawyer, with real attention to the detail that matters, without sacrificing anything in terms of client care.” (The Legal 500)
• “Guy Pomphrey has integrity. He is thoughtful, empathetic, reflective and has clarity of thought and communication. He is skilled and experienced.” (The Legal 500)
• “Skilled in handling birth injury, orthopaedic and fatal accident matters.” (The Legal 500)
• “Very professional but still retains the ability to see me as an individual. He shows great kindness, understanding and patience.” (Chambers and Partners)
• “He’s brilliant – really measured and well prepared – and he has excellent judgment.” (Chambers and Partners)

Accreditations and Memberships

Guy is a member of the prestigious AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel and the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme. These accreditations are recognised quality marks awarded to lawyers with significant expertise and experience in this highly specialised field.