Atlantic Chambers

Civil Litigation, Clinical Negligence, Industrial Disease, Personal Injury, Road Traffic Accidents

Year of Call 2007

Civil Litigation - James has a broad personal injury practice with a focus on claims of a multi-track value, often involving significant future losses. A significant part of James’s personal injury practice involves claims where an individual has died. He has considerable experience in claims involving an allegation of fraud or fundamental dishonesty. He is experienced in claims involving a foreign element, accidents at sea, and claims involving the Athens or Montreal conventions. He is frequently instructed in claims where there is a limitation argument. He is experienced in appellate work. He has an extensive and broad ranging paperwork practice and can provide advice and pleadings at short notice. He acts for Claimants and Defendants.

Clinical Negligence - James’s clinical negligence practice is broad and extensive. It covers the full range of medical negligence, from failure to diagnose , incorrect or delayed diagnosis (including of cancer), gynaecological and obstetric claims, surgery and other treatments, claims arising out of cosmetic surgery and other cosmetic treatments, dental negligence claims, and issues of consent. Solicitors instruct James for his clear and succinct advice which is given with sensitivity and understanding.

Industrial Disease -

James acts for Claimants and Defendants in claims for noise induced hearing loss, vibration white finger, contact dermatitis and repetitive strain type injuries.

For further details of the type of recent industrial disease cases James has been involved with recently please contact one of the clerking team

Personal Injury Bar Association

Professional Negligence Bar Association

The University of Liverpool BA Hons (1st Class)

Nottingham Law School