Lawyer Monthly - Expert Witness Awards 2025

Obstetrics & Gynaecology Expert of the Year 48 LAWYER MONTHLY EXPERT WITNESS AWARDS 2025 Mamdouh Shoukrey Medico-Legal Expert In Obstetrics & Gynaecology MNS Medical Ltd. UNITED KINGDOM With over 25 years of clinical experience and a consultant post in obstetrics and gynaecology since 2011, Mr. Mamdouh Shoukrey brings exceptional insight and precision to his role as a medico-legal expert witness. Through MNS Medical Ltd., he combines advanced surgical and obstetric expertise with formal legal training, including the Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate, to provide clear, impartial, and evidence-based reports. In this interview, Mr. Shoukrey discusses the most common misconceptions in obstetric litigation, the evolving demands of expert witness work, and how continuous NHS practice ensures his opinions remain clinically relevant and legally robust. Could you briefly describe your clinical background and how it led you into medico-legal work as an expert witness? I have been working continuously in the NHS since 2001 and have served as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Dorset County Hospital NHS Trust since 2011. My clinical experience spans over 25 years. This includes roles such as Gynaecology Minimal Access Lead Consultant and Obstetrics Risk Management Lead Consultant. My journey into medicolegal work stemmed directly from this extensive clinical practice and specific experience in roles like Obstetric Risk Management Lead, where I investigated clinical risks, medical malpractice, root cause analyses of serious untoward incidents, and child death reviews. This deep involvement in clinical governance, combined with a desire to apply my expertise to assist the legal process, led me to formalise my medico-legal knowledge. I obtained the Cardiff University Bond Solon (CUBS) Expert Witness Civil Certificate in 2022. This blend of extensive hands-on clinical experience and specialised legal training equips me to provide robust, evidence-based expert opinions, understanding both the clinical and legal dimensions of obstetrics and gynaecology. What types of cases do you most frequently provide expert opinion on within obstetrics and gynaecology? My medico-legal work covers a broad spectrum within obstetrics and gynaecology, reflecting my clinical specialisms. I frequently www.mnsmedical.co.uk

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