Chambers & Partners 2024 (Clin Neg) - Band 1
Mary Ruck is a hugely popular choice for highly complex fatal delayed diagnosis, spinal injury and gynaecology cases. She has notable experience in birth-related brain injury cases.
"Mary has a keen eye for detail and is very thorough in her investigation of a case."
"Mary's attention to detail is phenomenal. She's very attentive and is extremely conscientious in making sure everything is prepared and she leaves no stone unturned."
"She is a fearless advocate for her clients."
Mary Ruck is a hugely popular choice for highly complex fatal delayed diagnosis, spinal injury and gynaecology cases. She has notable experience in birth-related brain injury cases.
"Mary has an excellent eye for detail and is very thorough in her approach to cases."
"She is very precise and thorough."
"Mary has a calm, measured and persuasive approach to advocacy. Her client care skills are excellent."
Chambers & Partners 2023 (Clin Neg) - Band 1
Strengths: "Mary does not shy away from grappling with complex issues." "Absolutely fearless in conference and in court, excellent in cross-examinations, very methodical and leaves no stone unturned."
(Teir 1 Clin Neg; Chambers & Partners 2022)
2021
Hugely popular choice for highly complex fatal delayed diagnosis, spinal injury and gynaecology cases. She has notable experience in birth brain injury cases.
Strengths: "She's very personable, has excellent analytical skills and is able to robustly assess evidence in a case." "She is forensic in detail and leaves no stone unturned." (Tier 1 Clin Neg; Chambers & Partners 2021)
Amazing attention detail and forensic approach to complex cases, a firm hand to work through difficult issues.’ Legal 500 (Clinical Negligence)
2020
Hugely popular choice for highly complex fatal delayed diagnosis, spinal injury and gynaecology cases. She has notable experience in infant brain injury cases.
Strengths: "She is really compassionate, very knowledgeable and very confident in her advice." "Very meticulous and very skilled at putting the experts through their paces." "She is very up to date with the medical and legal issues that arise and their impact." (Chambers & Partners 2020; Tier 1 Clin Neg)
2019
Great on her feet, with first-class technical skills." "Very experienced in the field. Very hard-working, thorough and meticulous. A tough negotiator, who adheres to deadlines and is good with clients and experts alike."
"She offers a no-nonsense approach to litigation. She has a brilliant understanding of the law and tactics in clinical negligence." (Chambers & Partners 2019; Tier 1 Clin Neg)
2018
Hugely popular choice for highly complex fatal delayed diagnosis, spinal injury and gynaecology cases. Has further experience in child brain injury cases and niche claims relating to the negligent transmission of viruses.
Strengths: "She's very experienced in the field and is very hard-working, thorough and meticulous." "She is very good with clients and adopts a no-nonsense approach to settlement negotiations."
2017
Hugely popular choice for highly complex fatal delayed diagnosis, spinal injury and gynaecology cases. Has further experience in child brain injury cases and niche claims relating to the negligent transmission of viruses. Mary Ruck attracts particular attention for her recent work on high-profile group litigation that raises major human rights issues.
Strengths: "She's bright and thorough but brings some warmth to everything she does." "She is very approachable from a solicitor point of view; we can very often have conversations about a case off the cuff." (Chambers & Partners)
2016
Noted for her substantial experience in complex claims, where sources value her in-depth knowledge. She frequently undertakes cases involving human rights issues of medical law.
Strengths: “Her knowledge is beyond belief. She's very friendly and very approachable. The clients loved her and she fought and fought on their behalf.” “She's exceptionally tenacious, with fantastic attention to detail. She's particularly good in dealing with difficult experts.” (Chambers & Partners)
She has an exceptional ability to deal with difficult clients (Legal 500)
2015
“Maintains a broad clinical negligence practice, and is frequently instructed on behalf of both defendants and claimants. She is noted for her expertise in brain injury claims. Expertise: "She really empathises with the client and becomes involved in the whole journey from an early stage." (Chambers and Partners)
A clever and effective tactician. (Legal 500)
2014
Has a particular focus on brain injury cases. She primarily acts for claimants. Expertise: "She has a good way with lay clients and manages to pitch things in the right way; she is clear in her explanations and makes people feel involved." "Her knowledge of the law is excellent and she really thinks outside the box." (Chambers and Partners)
‘Hardworking and diligent.’ (Legal 500)
2013
Highly regarded for her expertise in complex, high-value claims relating to severe brain injuries. (Chambers and Partners)
Recommended within Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence (Legal 500)
2012
Mary Ruck is frequently sought after to act on behalf of clients in high-value cases, notably brain injury and wrongful birth claims, and is further distinguished by her experience in medical regulatory matters. Peers describe her as "a formidable opponent who is tenacious, robust and dynamic." Clients appreciate "the clarity of her advice and her straight-talking, no-nonsense approach.” (Chambers & Partners)
“completely reliable, tenacious and pragmatic counsel” (Legal 500)
2011
Mary Ruck’s “straight talking style” goes down well with solicitors. She gives clear, direct advice on a range of medical negligence issues, often with a human rights slant. Clients admire her ability to lead negotiations to a sensible conclusion, and the way she “combines practical experience with an academic approach” (Chambers and Partners)
“Mary Ruck is ‘compassionate, yet strong’, and is an ‘exceptional barrister with both the intellect to deal with the complex issues arising in clinical negligence cases and the interpersonal skills to deal with clients in very stressful circumstances’.” (Legal 500)