Senior associate claimed she was swamped by personal and professional pressures, including homeschooling during the pandemic.
Experienced practitioner wanted more time after report had suggested claim would not succeed.
Three-day substantive hearing set to go ahead next year to examine multitude of allegations.
Government rejects characterisation of its approach as being overly adversarial.
Experienced solicitor motivated to help victims navigate specialist services.
National firm reports 225% rise in operating surplus as it refocuses on high-value services and group actions.
The government wants to protect victims of clinical negligence, but it may be pricing them out of making a claim.