Julia Hurlbut

Get to know Julia

I have specialised in medical negligence claims for over 25 years. I joined Slater + Gordon in August 2025 to head up their Liverpool team of expert and dedicated lawyers. My expertise lies in catastrophic injury claims, particularly birth and spinal injuries. I manage a complex caseload ensuring our clients receive clear, compassionate, and expert support throughout their legal journey.

Career highlights

I have settled numerous cases over the years and have taken cases to trial, the most notable:

• Tagg v Countess of Chester Hospital NHSFT [2007] EWHC 509
• Gouldsmith v Mid Staffordshire General Hospitals NHST [2007] EWCA Civ 397

Recognition

I am a panel member for Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) since 2002.

I have been recognised by the industry as an expert in clinical negligence, appearing in Chambers and Partners guide since 2014.

The extra mile

I am a committee member of Merseyside Medico Legal Society

I was a trustee at Wirral Mencap for 5 years