The serious and specialist personal injury Slater and Gordon has a national focus and is led from London by Tracey Benson, but it has a deep bench of talent in Cambridge, which is a central hub for its complex and high-value work. Paul Tapner (who 'always goes above and beyond'), Angela Beric (who' has an encyclopaedic knowledge of her cases'), and Richard Gaffney (who is 'very thorough in chasing down points of detail') are the standout partners. Senior associate Crystal Eaton also plays a key role in the firm's key catastrophic injury matters. Tapner recently settled a £15m claim for a catastrophic brain injury during a rugby match.
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‘An exceptional team led by Paul Tapner. ’
‘Paul Tapner is an outstanding solicitor who always goes above and beyond.
'Richard Gaffney, Crystal Eaton, Angela Beric, Manvendar Bhatti are exceptional in terms of attention to detail.’
‘Richard Gaffney is an excellent personal injury solicitor. Very experienced and very thorough in chasing down points of detail.’
‘The team are truly exceptionally devoted to doing the best that is possible for their clients. They go well beyond the norm in ensuring that they are aware of all that is happening in the client's lives that is relevant to the claim.’
‘Paul Tapner is one of the most experienced and able personal injury lawyers in the country. He is extremely good in dealing with his clients and their families. He has very sound tactical instincts and enormous common sense which he applies to his cases. He will strive hard for and will obtain the best possible result for the client but is not unrealistic about what can be achieved.'
- 'Angela Beric is very experienced and capable. She is extremely hardworking and diligent and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of her cases. She deals very well indeed with her clients and their families. She is realistic about her cases and can be relied upon to achieve the best possible result.’
- 'Crystal Eaton has an excellent manner with clients, is hugely supportive and willing to fight her corner when necessary.'
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Tracey Benson