Nikki Yavari

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Chambers describes Graysons as being “lauded for its high-quality clinical negligence practice, which regularly sees it representing clients in claims in all manner of clinical negligence cases. The firm has particular expertise in birth injury, misdiagnosis of cancer and catastrophic injury.”

It describes Nikki as:

 “Nikki Yavari is capable of handling a variety of clinical negligence cases, including those relating to Erb’s palsy, baby loss and delay in diagnosis. She is often sought out to handle complex and high-value matters.”

Clients and peers have commented:

“They provide excellent and detailed instructions, thereby simplifying my role considerably. They are very able to cope with complex claims, with good levels of expertise and experience in their team; extremely responsive.”

“Graysons has shown me that the right person fighting your corner makes the world of difference when something is so case-sensitive. Nikki is so informative and knowledgeable, and the team support their client incredibly well.”

“Graysons is very efficient. They are managing a very complex negligence claim for us, and their depth of knowledge is second to none. They are very responsive.”

“Nikki is extremely knowledgeable and explains things in depth. When Nikki talks about her line of work, you can hear how much she cares for her clients and making sure she gets them the very best outcome.”

“Nikki is a leader; an excellent communicator and a team player who has vast experience of clinical negligence matters, which is used to great effect.”

“Nikki’s empathy, knowledge and experience, and her awareness, really impressed me. I am so grateful for all her input. It felt like she was personally invested in my case.”

Nikki has been a partner and head of the clinical negligence team since 2023, having progressed within Graysons since joining the firm in 2010 and having worked as a senior solicitor with the team.

Nikki is a robust solicitor: discreet, practical and pragmatic, who is known for being clear and straight-talking, providing clients with realistic advice and expectations, without using complex terminology and legal jargon. She is particularly known for her understanding and empathetic way of speaking to clients and ensuring that they are at ease with her.  This, combined with a high success rate in the cases she undertakes, even the most difficult ones, has led to a loyal client following.

She deals with the whole spectrum of legal issues resulting from medical accidents and negligence, with specific experience in high value and complex cases.

Nikki and the clinical negligence team are also recommended in Legal 500 2027.

Nikki also contributes to the community by working with schools and local universities, taking part in careers events and offering work experience through Graysons to encourage young people’s interest and furthering their potential careers and involvement in the litigation process.

Peter Clark, managing partner at Graysons, says:

“I am delighted that Nikki’s hard work is being recognised.  She is an excellent member of Graysons’ team, and, as a partner, contributes not only to the reputation of the clinical negligence team, but the firm as a whole. Chambers’ recognition is well deserved and is another independent validation of her achievements.”

Graysons also provides clinical negligence services from its offices in Chesterfield in Derbyshire and Hathersage in the Hope Valley.