Medical Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of grade A clinical negligence solicitor, Esther Gaudoin, who joins our Sheffield office.
Since qualifying in 2013, Esther has specialised exclusively in clinical negligence law, acting for clients who have suffered life-changing injuries as a result of medical errors.
She brings extensive experience in catastrophic injury claims, particularly birth injury and spinal cases, and has developed a reputation for combining technical expertise with genuine compassion for her clients.
For her work, Esther has recently been recognised by Chambers and Partners as an ‘Associate to Watch’ for 2026.
Esther was initially drawn to clinical negligence work because of its profound human impact.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to help people turn their lives around after devastating injuries,” she said. “Securing compensation can fund essential care, home adaptations and therapy and, just as importantly, give clients back a sense of independence and the ability to enjoy life again.”
Among her career highlights, Esther achieved a settlement of more than £2.5 million in a complex spinal abscess case which involved cross border elements that she managed over several years - a case she proudly continued after two maternity leaves, demonstrating her dedication to her clients and her practice.
After many years working at large, city-based firms in London, Leeds and Sheffield, Esther was looking for a role that offered both a professional challenge and the flexibility to balance family life.
She says the move to Medical Solicitors offers the opportunity to continue delivering exceptional results in high-quality clinical negligence work while working in a friendly, community-focused environment.
“As a mother of two young children, Medical Solicitors’ supportive and people-focused culture really appealed to me. It’s a firm that values both excellence and empathy and they focus on what’s best for the client, taking on cases that larger, more corporate firms wouldn’t necessarily handle.
“I am looking forward to working with both clients and colleagues on a variety of cases and making a difference in my local community here in Sheffield.”
Caroline Moore, managing director of Medical Solicitors, welcomed the appointment, commenting: “We’re thrilled to have Esther join our clinical negligence team. Her depth of experience and commitment to client care make her a fantastic addition. Her insight into catastrophic injury work will be invaluable as we continue to expand our specialist services.”
Esther is based at our Sheffield office and will work closely with the team on a wide range of clinical negligence matters.