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Ali Cloak

Associate

T: 01225 730 210 (DDI)
T: 01225 730 100
E: ali.cloak@roydswithyking.com

Ali is an Associate in our medical negligence team and has a proven track record in acting in claims for medical negligence. She holds Senior Litigator status, accorded by APIL, acknowledging her significant expertise in the specialism.

Ali is also highly regarded in respect of inquest proceedings. She undertakes work in all types of inquest; such as medical inquests, as well as complex Article II inquests where the death occurred in connection with the local authority, social care providers, police, prison service, or mental health services.

Ali has been very tenacious, resourceful and persistent in pursuing my case. Her knowledge and experience resulted in a final award which exceeded our expectations. Ali’s total professionalism and caring sensitivity has always given me confidence and reassurance throughout a very stressful and challenging time in my life. I have already recommended Ali and Royds Withy King to my friends and family. Your service has been quite exceptional.
Mrs R Armstrong, Royds Withy King client

Ali's outstanding commitment gave us the hope that we needed in order to gain closure by the Trust Being held accountable for what we had to endure. She continually kept us informed every step of the way and if we needed to contact her at any point or needed clarification on any legalities she was able to get back to us as soon as possible. Ali was very approachable in her character and put us at ease throughout. Especially considering the nature of the case. Most of all we would like to thank you for believing in us and we would definitely recommend Royds Withy King and yourself to others.
Royds Withy King Medical Negligence Client

I am so grateful for the way my case has been handled. It has been a really emotional few years but I am glad it was brought to a conclusion and I am grateful for the support I have received from yourselves along the way.
Royds Withy King Medical Negligence Client

You made me feel so at ease as you explained everything to me, I cannot thank you enough.
Royds Withy King Medical Negligence Client

About Ali

Ali, an associate who “demonstrates good strategic thinking” according to The Legal 500 UK.

Ali has expertise in a wide range of medical negligence claims but has a particular interest in the following areas:

inquests and coronial law, including medical inquests, as well as deaths in prison, police custody and mental health detention
fatal claims
birth injuries, including Erb’s palsy and cerebral palsy
maternal injuries
psychiatric injury, including secondary victim claims
orthopaedic injuries including knee replacement surgeries, hip dysplasia, amputations and podiatric negligence.

In 2014, Ali won the Bath Solicitor of the Year at the prestigious Bristol Law Society Awards. The award recognised her as “an exceptional solicitor who has made an outstanding contribution to their firm, client work or the legal sector in Bath”.

She has previously worked with local and national media, commenting on topical issues and cases in which she was involved.

Memberships:

Bristol Law Society
INQUESTcharity
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) – Senior Litigator

The Legal 500 - The Clients Guide to Law Firms Bristol Law Society winner

I really enjoy the challenge of dealing with intricate medical and legal issues. Not only does the law and medicine frequently develop, but every client and every case is different. This makes it a really interesting area of law to work in. Our clients are going through a very difficult time when they contact us and it is really rewarding to guide them through the claims process and achieve a settlement which helps them to get their lives back on track as far as they possibly can.

Ali Cloak

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