Solicitor at Barcan+Kirby Llp

Barcan+Kirby Llp

Helen Franklin

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 548698

Helen has worked in medical negligence for over a decade and specialises in cerebral palsy, erb’s palsy and amputation claims. She also has experience with cases involving compartment syndrome, delay in diagnosing fractures and/or nerve damage and cases that fall within the Fatal Accident Act. Helen was listed in Legal 500 UK 2021 and 2022 as a ‘Rising Star’ and is recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in Legal 500 UK 2023, 2024 and 2025. She is ranked in Chambers and Partners UK 2025 as ‘Up and Coming’. Helen is a member of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and is on AvMA’s specialist Clinical Negligence Panel. She was promoted from Senior Associate to Partner in April 2022.

Second Floor Prince House, 43-51 Prince Street, BS1 4PS

Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas

Clinical Negligence

4.9/5 8 Client Reviews 8
  • Clinical Negligence 100%

Helen Franklin

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8 Client Reviews

4.9/5

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  • Legal knowledge

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  • Very Good
    1
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Catherine
Catherine Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Barcan+kirby LLP
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March 05, 2024 20240305104909

Medical Negligence

5

i wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the exceptional legal representation you provided. Your professionalism, expertise, and dedication truly made a difference in achieving a favorable outcome. Helen's attention to detail, strategic approach and efficient communication ensured that we felt informed and confident throughput the process: she went above and beyond.

Lawyer named in this review: Helen Franklin

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 05 March, 2024

Thank you for this wonderful review, Catherine. We are so pleased you were able to achieve a favourable outcome!

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Michael Abbott
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March 22, 2023 20230322141141

Medical Negligence

5

Professional, friendly service, with positive outcome

Lawyer named in this review: Helen Franklin

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 22 March, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review, Michael. We wish you all the best.

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Anonymous
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October 28, 2021 20211028114849

Medical Negligence

5

Helen Franklin handled my case and achieved an excellent result. i had every confidence after our meetings that she would do her best for me.

Lawyer named in this review: Helen Franklin

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 17 February, 2022

Thanks for this lovely review.

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Anonymous
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September 28, 2021 20210928103331

Medical Negligence

5

Helen made a very bad situation easier to deal with.
she would phone me to make sure i was ok, and she never got cross at my many, many texts. Now my case has finished i honestly feat that i have made a very good friend, very professional, but very caring, and so approachable. A excellent represented of your company

Lawyer named in this review: Helen Franklin

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 17 February, 2022

Thanks for your lovely review.

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Pater
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November 04, 2020 20201104205209

Medical Negligence

5

Helen Franklin is awesome, king, professional, patient and extremely friendly, she supported us through a very difficult process with compassion.

Lawyer named in this review: Helen Franklin

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Freda A Meadows
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November 22, 2019 20191122205202

Medical Negligence

5

An excellent firm to work with . professional, friendly and accessible.

Lawyer named in this review: Helen Franklin

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Tracey
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January 03, 2018 20180103201502

Personal Injury / Insurance

5

Helen was brilliantly supportive, sympathetic and patient throughout the process kept me informed every step of the way. she is an absolute credit to Barcan Kirby.

Lawyer named in this review: Helen Franklin

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May 29, 2020
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DomUnique

4

Helen was very professional in dealing with my medical negligence claim. Kept me informed every step of the way and was very patient, I would highly recommend.

Lawyer named in this review: Helen Franklin

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 29 May, 2020

Thanks for your review. All the best for the future.

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About Helen Franklin

Helen has worked in medical negligence for over a decade and specialises in cerebral palsy, erb’s palsy and amputation claims. She also has experience with cases involving compartment syndrome, delay in diagnosing fractures and/or nerve damage and cases that fall within the Fatal Accident Act. Helen was listed in Legal 500 UK 2021 and 2022 as a ‘Rising Star’ and is recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in Legal 500 UK 2023, 2024 and 2025. She is ranked in Chambers and Partners UK 2025 as ‘Up and Coming’. Helen is a member of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and is on AvMA’s specialist Clinical Negligence Panel. She was promoted from Senior Associate to Partner in April 2022.

Languages Spoken: English

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Barcan+Kirby Llp

Second Floor Prince House

43-51 Prince Street

BS1 4PS



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01/07/13

02/04/25

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

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