The following write-ups are from Chambers and the Legal 500, which are reference books for the legal profession.
CHAMBERS 2006
Clinical Negligence
With five partners and six assistants, Hugh James possesses one of the most sizeable clinical negligence teams in the region and consequently deals with a large volume of work. The team handles a wealth of cases including cutting-edge negligence matters such as MRSA. The group recently settled such a case, the first of its kind to be brought against the Welsh NHS trust. Both Andrew Davies and Mari Rosser are star performers at the firm.
Environment
Hugh James environmental practice has several dimensions. The firms remains the Environment Agency’s sole appointed solicitors for civil and commercial litigation in Wales. Welsh Water also instructs the firm for environmental litigious matters. Gareth Williams heads this aspect of the practice and leads environmental support on the firm’s corporate and commercial transactions. Hugh James’ claimant environment team, led by Neil Stockdale, represents group and individuals on tortious matters. Current highlights include representing over 200 claimants in relation to alleged nuisance. Neil Stockdale at Hugh James in Cardiff handles environmental group litigation on behalf of claimants and impresses clients with his "youth, energy and calming manner." Current highlights include representing over 200 claimants in relation to alleged nuisance and negligence connected to the operation of the Mogden Sewage Treatment Works.
Personal Injury
Rivals of this firm say: "If I, or any of my family had a head injury, I'd go to them." The large team is widely praised as "one of the best" in the field because of their "proactive, hands-on" approach. The group handles a considerable range of cases and includes nurses, social workers and therapists in its ranks. Based in the Merthyr Tydfil office, Cenric Clement-Evans is a standout for PI work. Andrew Harding is a member of the Cardiff team and specialises in brain and spinal cord injury. He is an "astute" lawyer who "keeps people happy by getting great results." Mark Harvey is lauded as "a remarkably knowledgeable practitioner."
LEGAL 500 2006
Clinical Negligence: Claimant
Hugh James is well known for its claimant work, with Andrew Davies leading a team that includes fellow partners Malcolm Evans, Stephen Webber and Mari Rosser. The firm has the largest department in Wales, with some 800 open files. Davies is currently active on 11 cases of utmost severity. The settlement of a MRSA case again a Welsh NHS trust is one recent highlight.
Personal Injury: Claimant
"Peter Evans heads Hugh James’ 14 partner claimant litigation department, which features Gareth Morgan, Andrew Harding, Malcolm Evans and Mark Harvey. The firm has a strong reputation for high-value class actions, and its neurolaw unit attracts national work in brain and spinal injury cases. The firm remains a leader in the market.
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