Gaurang Naik

Call: 1985

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With over 40 years at the Bar, Gaurang Naik is a highly respected barrister specialising in catastrophic personal injury, clinical negligence, and professional negligence. He is frequently instructed in high-profile and sensitive matters, including:

  • Grenfell Tower litigation
  • Sub-Postmasters’ claims
  • Independent Counsel in disputes arising from the criminal acts of David Fuller
  • Inquests into former patients of Mr Ian Paterson, Consultant Breast Surgeon, following his conviction for performing unnecessary surgeries

Gaurang is also an accredited mediator (London School of Mediation) and a former Executive Committee member of the Professional Negligence Bar Association

Specialist in high-value fatal accident and serious injury claims, including:

  • Catastrophic injuries, including amputations
  • Workplace accidents and occupational illnesses (e.g., asbestos exposure, stress-related conditions)
  • Clinical negligence and historic sexual abuse cases

Notable Personal Injury cases

  • Sardar v Vue Cinema [2023]

    Leading Counsel securing £800,000+ settlement in fatal cinema accident

  • Hiroko Hart-Leverton v Kaya [2023]

    Fatal cycling accident; achieved settlement just under £300,000

  • Ardi Bushi v Exotic Stones [2020]

    Secured £2.65m for amputee claimant, including advanced “bionic arm” prosthetics

  • JW v Hickson [2020]

    Defence in historic sexual abuse claim following acquittal; resolved cost-effectively

  • Kirsten Reay v DWF LLP [2020]

    Stress at work claim by solicitor; successfully compromised pre-trial

Extensive claimant practice in birth injury, surgical negligence, and GP negligence.

Notable Clinical Negligence & Healthcare cases

  • Kokutingilila v London Ambulance Service [2021]

    Fatal case involving delayed resuscitation; secured substantial settlement

  • Wong v Barts Health NHS Trust [Ongoing]

    Wrongful death following failed craniotomy; complex surgical negligence issues

  • Faizal v North West Anglia NHS Trust [Ongoing]

    Birth injury and fatal hypoxic brain injury claim on behalf of mother and estate

  • Cann v Southend [Ongoing]

    Fatal claim involving delayed pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Gaurang regularly represents families at inquests, particularly those involving healthcare failings and workplace deaths.

Notable Inquests & Inquiries cases

  • Kenneth Dentith

    Hospital fall; coroner found failings contributed to death

  • Catherine Robinson

    Suicide of a young mother; coroner made a finding of neglect

  • Jeffrey Nellis (Wiltshire, ongoing)

    Widely publicised fatal stabbing/fall

  • Archie Jesty (ongoing)

    Suicide of an 18-year-old

Extensive experience in claims against professionals and complex civil fraud.

Notable Professional Negligence & Commercial cases

  • Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited -v- Khan & Others [2018] EWHC 2581 QB

    Successfully defended 9-day High Court committal proceedings

  • Soul v Soul [2018] UKFTT 721 (PC)

    Defeated fraudulent lease registration; complex family/company dispute

  • Tarik Jamous v Mercouris [2019–2020]

    Professional negligence claim against barrister; addressed limitation, summary judgment, and appeals

  • Peter Pavelec v Slater Gordon

    High-profile claim involving under-compensation of an award-winning bodybuilder; complex issues around prize money and commercial loss

As an accredited mediator, Gaurang undertakes mediations in:

  • Professional negligence disputes
  • Co-ownership and property disputes
  • Personal injury claims

Known for a pragmatic and empathetic approach, he helps parties reach resolution in emotionally charged and technically complex disputes.

  • Accredited Mediator – London School of Mediation
  • Former Executive Committee Member – Professional Negligence Bar Association

  • BSc (Econ) London School of Economics & Political Science
  • DipLaw; City University

  • Personal Injury Bar Association
  • Professional Negligence Bar Association
  • London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association

Endorsements

“Gaurang has great experience in personal injury law. He is dedicated, decisive and knowledgeable, with a warm and reassuring style. ”

Legal 500 2026

“Gaurang is bright, experienced, and a pleasure to work with. ”

Legal 500 2025

“The fact that you have been there throughout has been a constant comfort and support to us both, and was a guarantee that we would eventually have a good outcome. That has now come, and for that you have our eternal thanks.”

Mr. M DPA Client

“Gaurang is always readily available to assist in my cases, both formally and informally. His advice is consistently reliable, informed and thorough. He interacts extremely well with Claimants in conference, with instructing solicitors and experts. He remains involved in the cases throughout, touching base even when no papers are before him.”

CM, Solicitor (Head of Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence)

“Gaurang is my go to counsel for any complex civil matter. He has excellent attention to detail and is good in conference with clients, putting them at ease and fully engaging with them. He has a faultless knowledge of the law and is a very experienced and persuasive advocate, who judges respond well to. Always excellently prepared and realistic with advice.”

David Harbron

Regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB)

Regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate.

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