Ann Houghton

Partner

Partner in the clinical negligence and personal injury team

An expert in personal injury and clinical negligence compensation claims for individuals, Ann has a wealth of experience winning multi-million-pound compensation awards for clients, some in excess of £20,000,000. She is externally recognised for her legal prowess and has featured in the Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 rankings every year since 2017.

Ann provides advice across all areas of personal injury and clinical negligence work. Backed by more than a decade of experience working on catastrophic and brain injury claims, she specialises in birth injury claims and personal injury claims for children who have sustained brain injury.

Ann also focuses on cases involving the mismanagement of sepsis and works closely with the UK Sepsis Trust. Her extensive knowledge of brain injuries and sepsis enables her to quickly grasp cases and secure the maximum compensation for the injured individual. A dedicated and talented lawyer, Ann is highly regarded by other professionals in the sector, such as medics, case managers and charities.

‘She is superb with clients and exceptionally able in her approach to cases.’ Chambers and Partners, 2024

‘She is very on it and doesn’t miss things.’ Chambers and Partners, 2024

My specialisms

Personal injury claims
Private clients
Negligence claims
Brain injury claims

My insights

Supporting inclusion across the legal community July 20, 2026

A first for Anthony Collins! We're really proud to be the sponsor of the Birmingham Law Society LGBTQ+ Committee Social next month. At...

Patients should not have to fight to be believed: Systemic failures in NHS complaints and accountability June 24, 2026

There is a recurring pattern in the experiences reported by patients and families across the country. Two major public inquiries...

When you know something isn’t right: why Martha’s Rule matters for patients and families May 1, 2026

Many of the families who contact us say the same thing at the start of their conversation:“I knew something wasn’t right, but no one...

Looking ahead: the future of sepsis care April 21, 2026

I had the privilege (and excitement!) of attending an event at the House of Commons yesterday, kindly hosted by Lord Mackinlay of...

Gender equality in law February 11, 2026

Coincidentally, on a day I'm working with my colleagues on Anthony Collins' gender and ethnicity pay gap report, the independent think...

It's game on for sepsis awareness September 12, 2025

Saturday 13 September is World Sepsis Day. Sepsis awareness has improved greatly over the last few years, for a variety of reasons,...

When being a legal partner means more than just legal services July 30, 2025

Like many of you (I hope!) my job isn't ‘just a job’ to me or the team I work with. We have the privilege of helping people when life...

Commitment to equity and inclusion - small steps can lead to change February 12, 2025

I recently co-wrote an article for our intranet home page with my colleague, Cleo Brant which arose from the rhetoric and actions on ED&I...

Never just a label January 17, 2025

The title of this article—never just a label—applies to so many issues and scenarios, but right now, it's at the forefront of my mind...

New personal injury discount rate December 2, 2024

For our clients whose lives have been turned upside down by negligence, financial security is hugely important. One question we are...

Sorry seems to be the hardest word November 20, 2024

It's not often I want to quote song lyrics but Elton John nicely sums up how frustrating the clinical negligence claim process can be...

Making strategy into reality! August 1, 2024

We're enormously proud to officially adopt the Halo Code at Anthony Collins. It's the latest in the many ways we're turning our vision...

A fair outcome without going to court July 31, 2024

Lawyers who specialise in clinical negligence will know that putting their clients through the formal court process isn't something to be...

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