Jenna Kisala Appointed to AvMA Specialist Medical Negligence Panel

Howells Solicitors is proud to announce that Jenna Kisala, a specialist medical negligence solicitor, has been appointed to the AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents) Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel.

AvMA panel membership is one of the most respected quality marks in clinical negligence law, recognising solicitors who demonstrate exceptional expertise, proven results, and a strong commitment to putting clients first.

Appointment to the AvMA Specialist Panel is extremely competitive. Applicants must complete a detailed application process, which includes casework reviews, formal interviews and an assessment by an expert assessment panel.

Jenna’s successful appointment highlights her skill, experience, and dedication to achieving justice for people affected by medical negligence across the UK.

Jenna said “It’s a real honour to be appointed to the AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel. This accreditation matters because it helps patients and families find support from solicitors with proven experience in complex medical negligence cases, and who share AvMA’s wider commitment to patient safety and justice.

AvMA provide valuable free resources to anyone who suspects they or a loved one may have suffered medical negligence.”

What Is AvMA and Why Is It Important for Medical Negligence Claims?

Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is the UK’s leading independent charity for patient safety and justice. AvMA provides advice and support to individuals and families affected by avoidable harm in healthcare and plays a key role in improving standards across the NHS and wider healthcare system.

AvMA is also responsible for pioneering clinical negligence as a recognised legal specialism, following concerns that many patients had been poorly served by non‑specialist legal advisers.

To address this, AvMA established the Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel, ensuring injured patients can access solicitors with proven experience in complex medical negligence cases.

For potential clients, using an AvMA‑accredited solicitor provides reassurance that:

– Their solicitor specialises in medical negligence law

– They have been independently assessed by a national patient safety charity

– They meet high standards of expertise, training, and client care

Recognised Excellence in Complex, High‑Value Medical Negligence Cases

Jenna’s AvMA accreditation reflects her recent success in some of the most challenging areas of medical negligence litigation. Recently, she settled two complex, high‑value cases in the Royal Courts of Justice, both of which had been listed for 10‑day trials in May 2024.

Handling this level of litigation requires exceptional case management, medical knowledge, strategic planning, and advocacy skills. The successful resolution of these cases was a key factor in Jenna’s appointment and is a clear demonstration of the expertise AvMA expects from its panel members.

What Jenna’s AvMA Panel Membership Means for Clients

Now that Jenna is an AvMA panel member Howells Solicitors can be included among the firms AvMA may refer patients to when they need specialist medical negligence advice. Clients searching for an AvMA‑accredited medical negligence solicitor can be directed to Howells with confidence.

For clients, this means faster access to trusted legal support when it matters most.

This ongoing assessment gives injured patients long‑term reassurance that AvMA panel solicitors remain at the very highest level of clinical negligence practice.

Specialist Medical Negligence Support from Howells Solicitors

Jenna’s appointment further strengthens Howells Solicitors’ medical negligence team, reinforcing our reputation for handling complex, high‑value medical negligence claims with expertise, sensitivity, and determination.

If you or a loved one has suffered avoidable harm during medical treatment, our specialist team can help you understand your options and pursue the compensation and answers you deserve.

The Howells Solicitors medical negligence team are law society and legal 500 accredited, and rank as the top law firm in in the UK for medical negligence, and hold a 4.9 star rating on Review Solicitors for their outstanding client care.

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