Wallis Crockford
Senior associate solicitor
Wallis is a senior associate solicitor in the medical negligence department.
Wallis has been a specialist medical negligence solicitor for over 10 years. She trained and worked at Moore Barlow in London, and then as a Senior Associate and Team Leader at Slater and Gordon in Cardiff.
Her expertise covers a wide range of complex medical negligence claims, including brain injury, cancer, vascular, orthopaedic, cauda equina syndrome, colorectal, cardiology, gynaecology and ophthalmology.
Wallis has significant experience in representing families of those whose loved ones have tragically died as a result of medical negligence. She also advocates for patient safety and supports clients in obtaining compensation to help to achieve a better quality of life following serious injury.
''Wallis Crockford who dealt with my claim was brilliant, very professional, very understanding and thoughtful she explained everything along the way. Wallis kept me updated and responded quickly to any questions or concerns I had. I would definitely recommend her. Thank you.''
Former client on TrustPilot
''I’d like to give my sincere appreciation to Wallis Crockford for the way she has supported me and my family throughout our medical negligence claim. Throughout the process Wallis has been proactive, determined, clear in her advice and very empathic to our situation. She has always set realistic expectations and has done exactly what she said she would. I’m so happy that our claim settled successfully, but I will miss my interactions with Wallis!''
Former client on TrustPilot
''During a stressful time reliving and unpicking the events of my medical negligence case, Wallis was an unfaltering point of contact. She kept me informed every step of the way, managed by expectations, patiently explained things, and made me feel that there was no question ‘too silly’ for me to ask. She has been sensitive, reassuring, and professional, from start to finish. I would 100% recommend.''
Former client on TrustPilot
''Thank you, Wallis for all your help in this matter, your professionalism and your patience.''
Former client on TrustPilot
''When you have to talk about your own pain I struggled at times. I know now that my solicitor Wallis Crockford must have picked up on my stress and her telephone manner made it so easy for me to talk openly without my nervous stress.''
Former client on TrustPilot
''Wallis Crockford was the lady helping me, she was kind, sensitive with brilliant communication skills.''
Former client on TrustPilot
Further experience
Wallis volunteered for Headway South West London for several years. In addition, she has attended the “Women in Leadership in Law” round table meetings to drive positive change. Wallis worked on cases in Aspire Law, the first Alternative Business Structure between a charity, Aspire, a national spinal injury charity, and a law firm.
Education
University of East Anglia – Law with American Law; Bachelor of Law Degree
Cumberland School of Law in Alabama, USA – Law
University of Law in London – Legal Practice Course
Accreditations
Wallis is an accredited APIL Senior Litigator.
She is recognised in the Legal 500 as a Key Lawyer, and the edition states, “The outstanding Wallis Crockford handles the most complex cases with supreme skill and ability.”
Wallis was a finalist for the Partners in Costs Magazine Clinical Negligence Rising Star Award at the 2019 Action Against Medical Accidents annual conference.
Leigh Day strengthens Cardiff office with two new clinical negligence lawyers
Leigh Day has expanded its Cardiff office with the appointment of two clinical negligence lawyers, Wallis Crockford and Amy Downey, who bring significant experience to the firm as it continues to grow its presence in Wales.
Medical negligence
If you or a loved one have suffered medical negligence our lawyers are here to offer you sensitive support and expert experience gained after representing claimants in this area for more than 35 years.