Leveraging 'good tactical instincts and client management’, as well as having 'excellent knowledge of the medico-legal framework and of the clinical issues’, Hugh James remains at the pinnacle of the claimant market across high-value and complex cases throughout both Wales and England. Here, not only is the team, which is led from London by Ruth Powell, 'always willing to work to fight for the best outcome for clients and go the extra mile', but it also excels in the post-settlement phase, where clients benefit from a holistic service which, if necessary, is able to draw upon the skills of the Court of Protection offering, as well as the firm's excellent private client team. The 'doyen of clinical negligence claims', Stephen Webber is a 'master of the litigation process' and has a 'willingness to fight for his clients on their own terms', particularly in the context of claims of the utmost severity, including those involving cerebral palsy and spinal injuries. Uniting 'a determination to get results with a canny tactical shrewdness', Rhian Parsons is also extremely skilled at handling complex cases, including brain injuries, and is well-liked by clients as a result of her empathetic approach. The 'extremely hardworking' Katie McCraith 'gets into the detail of a case and expert evidence', consequently regularly securing favourable outcomes for defendants in orthopaedic, gynaecological and cardiac claims, as well as in cases where there have been delays in diagnosis and missed diagnosis of cancer. 'Immensely intelligent and wonderfully caring', Elin Davies 'builds an excellent rapport with clients and experts alike' on conventional clinical negligence cases (across the quantum spectrum), as well as on claims against nursing homes and hospitals with regard to failings in the care of the elderly. At associate level, Gareth Beard is noted for his 'calm and pertinacious skill in the litigation arts’, and Rebecca Mather regularly handles complex orthopaedic cases dealing with issues of surgical negligence, consent and delayed treatment.
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Témoignages
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‘The team has an excellent knowledge of the medico-legal framework and of the clinical issues.’
'They have good tactical instincts and client management skills.'
‘At ease with high value and complex work. Always willing to work to fight for the best outcome for clients and go the extra mile in terms of lay client care. ’
'The team combines exceptional experience and judgment, a profound understanding of the legal system and the means of achieving results and an incomparable devotion to their clients.’
'Stephen Webber is the doyen of clinical negligence claims. A master of the litigation process with exceptional judgment, he fights for his clients on their own terms, communicates with them as equals and manifests a deep understanding of their problems.'
'Rhian Parsons unites a determination to get results with a canny tactical shrewdness and the ability to talk good sense.'
‘Kate McCraith is extremely hardworking. She very much gets into the detail of a case and expert evidence in particular in a way that sets her apart from others. She also has experience of working in cross-border clinical negligence cases.’
'Elin Davies - immensely intelligent and wonderfully caring. Elin immediately identifies the key issues in every case and builds an excellent rapport with clients and experts alike.'
'Gareth Beard is an exceptional practitioner with calm and pertinacious skill in the litigation arts.’
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Katie McCraith
Rhian Parsons
Mari Rosser
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Elin Davies
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Gareth Beard
Rebecca Mather
Responsable de la pratique
Ruth Powell (London)
Autres avocats clés
Stephen Webber; Rhian Parsons; Katie McCraith; Elin Davies; Mark Lane; Gareth Beard; Rebecca Mather