Biography
I am a Partner in the medical negligence team and I act for people who have been injured as a result of medical negligence.
My expertise is in complex, high value cases and I advise on variety of claims including serious injury actions for adults and children with acquired brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and amputations. I am passionate about achieving access to justice for anyone injured through medical negligence.
What inspired you to get into law?
I have always wanted a career in which I could help others. Having obtained a biology degree, I turned to medical negligence law to be able to make a positive difference to the lives of all those injured through medical errors.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
Seeing the massive difference a successful claim can make to the lives and wellbeing of injured persons and their families.
What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
Working with a team of dedicated and talented individuals who always put clients at the heart of everything we do, achieving the very best outcome for them.
What do you do away from the office?
I enjoy running, playing the piano and spending time with my family.
Testimonials
‘Kristofer Inskip leads the team by example. He is conscientious, hard-working, meticulous and effective. Each team member focuses on a particular type of negligence so they develop true expertise in that area which benefits clients.’ - Legal 500, 2025 (Leading Partner)
"He is one of the top litigators in the space." "Kris is a brilliant lawyer - he is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable." "He is one of the top litigators in the space. He is very clever and very conscientious." "Kris is a brilliant lawyer - he is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable." "He is a real master of detail and of the medicine. He is incredibly dutiful to his clients and he is devoted to getting the very best result that can possibly be achieved for his clients." "Kris provides an outstanding level of service. He is very professional and efficient at all times." - Chambers & Partners, 2025 (Band 1)
"They’re there to help you and that’s what they’ve done for me from the start, they’re amazing to work with” - Jon, client - read Jon's story
"Kristofer Inskip leads the team applying the highest of standards and giving real encouragement. His individual case load is handled with meticulous care." - Legal 500, 2024 (Leading Individual)
"Kris Inskip is a stand-out performer. He mixes strong intellect with a calm persona and now has the experience to take on all types of case. He has settled numerous high-value birth injury cases this year." - Legal 500, 2023
"He is calm and he has command of complex legal issues." "Approachable and always very supportive." - Chambers & Partners, 2022 (Leading Individual - band 2)
"Kristofer Inskip is a highly dedicated clinical negligence practitioner, with a keen sense of achieving the best outcomes for his clients. He sets a really good example to all in his group." - Legal 500, 2022 (Leading Individual)
“Kristofer Inskip is a highly dedicated clinical negligence practitioner, with a keen sense of achieving the best outcomes for his clients. He sets a really good example to all in his group.” - Legal 500 2022 (Leading Individual)
Kristofer is a 'Leading Individual (Band 2)'. - Chambers & Partners, 2021
Kristofer is a 'Leading Individual'. - Legal 500, 2021
"A clever, conscientious and highly effective litigator' - Legal 500, 2020
"Excellent service! Great communication. Professional advice and support from Kris. He was very kind and supportive and explained everything in a way I could understand. I can’t express how much he helped when I needed it! Would highly recommend." - 5* Trustpilot review
