Medico-Legal Services
Mr Downes is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 25 years of specialist experience. He was appointed to Barnet & Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust London on 01 January 1999 and entered full-time independent practice in April 2010, providing comprehensive clinical care across all aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Since semi-retiring in April 2025, Mr Downes continues to hold outpatient clinics and provides expert consultancy and medico-legal services. His extensive clinical background and longstanding consultant experience underpin the provision of clear, balanced, and authoritative professional opinions.
Expert Witness
Over 15 years of medico-legal experience with a balanced Claimant/Defendant caseload, providing clear, impartial, and defensible expert evidence
Recognised as Gynaecology Expert 2025 by Lawyer Monthly
Experienced in court appearances and cross-examination
Produces CPR-compliant, well-reasoned reports that withstand legal scrutiny
Medical Reports
High-quality, evidence-based reports across the full spectrum of obstetric and gynaecological cases
Prepares around 40 detailed reports annually, ensuring clarity and consistency
Covers both complex negligence claims and personal injury assessments
Offers concise screening and overview reports to assess case merit early
Legal Consultation
An experienced, responsive expert providing strategic support to legal teams handling medical claims
Advises on breach of duty, causation and clinical standards of care
Experienced across civil, criminal and GMC regulatory cases in the UK and abroad
Provides timely, professional advice with prompt turnaround and proactive communication
What do our clients say:
“We’ve been instructing Ellis for a little while now and find that he is great to work with – he’s always prompt, communicates clearly, and provides reports that are helpful and balanced. Our clients have been impressed with his work, and we are very happy to be working with him.”
Ellie Falkner – Apex Experts Ltd