Charlotte Tracy
“Charlotte Tracy – a Partner in the making. She has an incredible work ethic and attention to detail.“
– Legal 500 UK 2027
Charlotte is a Senior Associate in our Medical Negligence team. She has a mixed clinical negligence caseload and is praised by clients for her technical expertise and highly personable and dedicated approach.
Charlotte’s areas of specialism include:
- Birth injuries
- Stillbirth claims
- Deaths of babies and children
- Fatal accidents
- Brain injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Surgical errors
- Delays in diagnosis
Charlotte’s expertise in delayed diagnosis claims includes various injuries and conditions that often lead to catastrophic outcomes, such as:
She has a particular interest in cases involving obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology and paediatrics, and in supporting bereaved families in both civil claims and during the inquest process, having represented several families at inquests.
Experience and recognition
Charlotte joined us in 2019 as a Solicitor and was promoted to Associate in 2021 and then to Senior Associate in 2023. She is a member of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme.
Client reviews highlight her empathy, communication and legal knowledge, noting her caring approach and clear explanations.
Professional recognition
She is recognised in legal directories for her ability to translate complex legal issues into clear advice for clients. Charlotte is ranked as a ‘Leading Associate’ in Legal 500 UK 2026 and 2027 and cited as “A Partner in the making“.
She is also ranked in Chambers and Partners UK 2026 as an ‘Associate to watch’ and then in 2027 as a ‘Star Associate’. One testimonial said:
“Charlotte is a truly exceptional lawyer. She combines outstanding technical expertise with excellent commercial judgement and is able to distil complex legal issues into clear, practical advice. She is highly responsive and strategic in her thinking.”
Recent medical negligence cases
- Compensation for mother who lost baby after hospital ignored RCOG guidance
- Fatal cardiac arrest after hospital neglected to treat high potassium levels
- £170,000 for widow after ambulance failed to take husband with traumatic head injury to hospital
Qualifications
- Legal Practice Course from the University of Law
- Law (LL.B.) from the University of Nottingham