Robert Rushton

Partner

Robert Rushton is a Partner in Healthcare at Weightmans, a position held since 2022. Previously, they were a Partner at Ward Hadaway starting in 2012, specializing in clinical negligence, particularly defending claims for NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts. Robert managed a broad caseload involving high-value cases including cerebral palsy and neonatal claims, and they have successfully defended cases at trial. They provide advisory services to NHS Trusts regarding inquests and Court of Protection cases, while also serving as a tutor at Northumbria University for the Advanced Clinical Negligence LLM Module and as a Trustee at Northumberland Hospice. Robert earned a Law LLB degree from Sheffield University between 1992 and 1995.

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Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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