Johanne Turner

Senior Associate

Medical Negligence

Biography

I am an experienced medical negligence Solicitor with over 26 years of experience in this area of law. I have worked exclusively in this area for my entire career, as well as acting for clients with catastrophic personal injury claims.

I moved to Tees in October 2025, having previously worked at my last firm all of my career, since training and qualifying in 2001. I am a Senior Associate at Tees and Team Leader for the Chelmsford team. I bring with me a wealth of experience. I have represented hundreds of clients and their families over the years and dealt with a whole range of medical negligence claims, including (but not limited to):

• Fatal claims (including enquiries with the Coroner and Inquests)
• Pre-natal and neonatal claims (birth injuries)
• Brain injury claims
• Orthopaedic injuries
• Claims involving children

I feel incredibly passionate about the role I have in representing those who need a voice. My clients have been through some of the most difficult times in their lives, and it is a real privilege to help them. I believe in putting the client first and understanding exactly what they want to achieve from the litigation process; whether that is seeking answers to what has happened, achieving justice or obtaining compensation for their injuries and financial security for their future, including provision for much needed treatment.

I pride myself on my commitment to my clients and always do my very best for them, whatever their aim. I build trusted relationships with my clients that give them confidence in my advice.

I also feel incredibly passionate about my clients’ families. While I focus on my clients, I never forget that their experience and injuries profoundly affect their families, too.

I have built excellent working relationships over the years with medical experts and Barristers, all of whom I work with regularly.

I am dedicated to representing my clients to achieve the very best outcome for them.

Expertise

Baby Birth InjuriesBirth Injuries to MotherBrain InjuryChild Injury and Paediatric NegligenceDeaths / InquestsHernia SurgeryOrthopaedicTraumatic BirthStillbirth and Neonatal DeathMedical Negligence

A very strong team of dedicated clinical negligence specialists. Large enough to have strength and breadth but not too large that personal care is lost.

Legal 500 UK, 2027

Awards and accreditations

Further information

I have worked closely with local charities.  In April 2025, I ran the London Marathon and have since run two half marathons for charity.  I am also a Governor at a local grammar school.

In my spare time, I love to go out for a run along the Essex coastline and spend time with my family.

 

“Warm, approachable, supportive with professional expertise and knowledge.” Legal 500 2026

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