About Peter Tassart
Peter Tassart is a Partner, Solicitor Advocate, APIL Senior Litigator and APIL Accredited Clinical Negligence Specialist at Wolferstans. He represents people and families affected by serious medical negligence, with particular expertise in acquired brain injury, spinal and orthopaedic injury, delayed diagnosis and complex surgical claims.
Peter combines detailed technical analysis with clear, practical advice. He helps clients obtain answers, access rehabilitation and secure compensation that supports their long-term needs. Where appropriate, his Higher Rights of Audience enable him to represent clients as a Solicitor Advocate in the Senior Civil Courts of England and Wales.
Areas of expertise include:
· Brain injury claims
· Orthopaedic negligence claims
· Delayed and missed diagnosis claims
· Cardiac negligence claims
· Surgical negligence
· Spinal injury claims
· Cauda equina syndrome claims
· Fatal medical negligence claims
· Claims involving children and vulnerable adults
· Complex and high value clinical negligence litigation
Clients value Peter’s thorough, approachable and supportive manner. He takes time to understand the effect of an injury on the individual and their family, explains complex medical and legal issues clearly, and provides practical guidance throughout what can be a lengthy and difficult process. His aim is to ensure that clients feel listened to, informed and confident about the decisions being made in their case.
Accreditations and memberships
Peter is an APIL Senior Litigator and an APIL Accredited Clinical Negligence Specialist. He also holds Higher Rights of Audience, enabling him to practise as a Solicitor Advocate in the Senior Civil Courts of England and Wales.
Peter's expertise is recognised by Chambers & Partners, where he is ranked as a Band 3 Clinical Negligence lawyer, reflecting his experience in handling complex and serious medical negligence claims. Quotes from referees include:
“Peter is the oracle and master for detail. He is thorough and meticulous.”
“He's an excellent lawyer.”
“He's a true specialist in his area.”