Hall of fameFreeths LLP
Consultant conducting professional and clinical negligence, product liability, defamation, and personal injury claims.
England - East Midlands • Insurance
Freeths LLP
According to one client Freeths LLP ‘is a stalwart of excellent personal injury and clinical negligence claims in the East Midlands’ and is headed by Jane Williams and Karen Reynolds , who are both known for their depth and breadth of experience in catastrophic injury claims, delay in diagnosis and misdiagnoses, surgical errors, incorrect treatment and Inquests. Williams currently leading the growing number of maternity claims against the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, while Reynolds leads on obstetric cerebral palsy claims and also brain injury cases. Personal injury team head, Jane Goulding is known for her work in catastrophic injury cases particularly brain injury and spinal cord injury cases for adults and children. Also recommended are senior associates Gemma Bedford and Adrian Denton , as well as associate Jessica Atkin, who’s involved in the maxillofacial, TVM mesh and the Nottingham Maternity Services Group actions. Consultant Paul Balen ’is part of the clinical negligence furniture in the UK’.
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Testimonials
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‘Freeths has been amazing dealing with my complicated medical negligence case. They have an incredible team of lawyers who are competent, professional and yet also personable and approachable for any questions you may have. Their knowledge and experience shines through at every stage. You can tell that they have a great work ethic and work really well as a team. What makes them truly unique in my opinion is there balance of complete professionalism but at the same time treating the client as a human, and being a human themselves.’
‘Jessica Atkin has been my lead lawyer since the beginning and I cannot say enough good things about her. Her knowledge on the field of clinical negligence is outstanding. She is a great listener, but also ruthless when she needs to be and can cut through any of my waffle to filter out anything that is irrelevant to helping us move forward with the case.'
‘These solicitors have a lot of experience in managing catastrophic injuries and particularly brain injuries. I would highly recommend them for their expert knowledge and skills in this highly complex and specialist area’
‘Freeths is a stalwart of excellent personal injury and clinical negligence claims in the East Midlands.’
‘Jane Goulding understands the problems her clients face post-accident, how complex the world of litigation is to them and how to gently guide them along their claim with clarity and expertise. A Legal 500 ‘Hall of Fame’ lawyer for very good reason. '
'Paul Balen is part of the clinical negligence furniture in the UK. A pioneer of the use of mediation in such cases, it highlights his drive and determination to remove, as much as possible, the adversarial side of litigation. He is a lawyer focussed on finding answers rather than having arguments.'
'Jane Williams has been a leading clinical negligence lawyer for almost 30 years. Jane is driven to do the very best she can for her clients, pulling together her team to achieve exceptional outcomes. It is always a complete pleasure to work with Jane, who gives clear advice and instructions, having thought of every angle and implication.’
‘Jane Goulding is one of the best claimant PI/ clin neg solicitors in the country. Her attention to the best interests of a difficult and complex client base (brain injury, often children or protected parties) is extraordinary, and she goes well beyond the usual professional norm for her clients.’
Key clients
- Multiple Claimants against Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust relating to the maternity services
- Multiple Claimants against multiple NHS Trusts relating to the use of electroconvulsive therapy
Work highlights
- Instructed by multiple claimants to pursue claims against Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in relation to maternity services together with supporting those clients who wish to take part in the ongoing formal inquiry.
- Acting on behalf of a growing number of claimants with regard to the historic use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT, also known as electroshock therapy) to treat psychiatric conditions against multiple NHS Trusts.
- Instructed to pursue a Gynaecological and Obstetric Group Action, against University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust relating to the treatment provided by a practitioner, on behalf of over 70 patients.
Lawyers
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Hall of fameFreeths LLP
Head of PI team; partner dealing with personal injury (claimant) specialising in serious injury claims, particularly brain injury and spinal cord injury claims.
Rising stars
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Gemma works alongside Jane Williams on a wide range of cases including birth injury cases, complex orthopaedic surgical cases, sepsis and obstetric and gynaecological claims. She has over six years experience of bringing clinical negligence claims.Gemma is recommended for being approachable and helpful, helping you to feel at ease in difficult and emotional personal situations. She is dedicated to seeking answers and obtaining compensation – enabling you to pay for the care and equipment which you may require after the mismanagement of your medical treatment.She deals with all types of clinical negligence cases, but specialises in representing children with cerebral palsy and in representing families in fatal cases involving sepsis.
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Adrian has 10 years’ experience representing his clients in clinical negligence claims.He deals with many types of medical and dental cases, from those of the utmost severity to complex claims of a lesser value.Adrian is noted for his attention to detail and tenacious pursuit of his client’s interests to obtain the best outcome which properly compensates for the results of negligent medical care. He is a lawyer based in Nottingham.
Leading individuals
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Partner advising on clinical negligence and catastrophic injury claims with particular expertise in brain and spinal injury claims. Jane is head of department and has more than 24 years experience of bringing clinical negligence claims. She has an active practice dealing with cases of maximum severity including spinal, neurological and birth injury clinical negligence claims. She also has a strong track record in misdiagnoses of cancer and epilepsy having co-ordinated two high profile group actions. She is renowned for her friendly and sympathetic approach putting her clients at ease from the outset.Jane’s aim is always to do the best for her clients and to take away the stress of bringing a claim at what is often a difficult and emotional time. She advocates a team approach and her clients are always involved and integral to this.Testimonials:“A warm heartfelt thank you for your support, dedication and hard graft over the last 5 years. Your professionalism has assured our daughter got what she deserved, a secure future with superb living standards and care team. You are a credit to your profession”. “Just wanted to say a very big thank you for all your help over these past few very emotional years ... we are so grateful for the way you have handled everything putting us at ease and getting the best for our son. You have truly been so nice, kind and friendly, it has been lovely knowing you!” “Jane has always been professional, thorough, helpful, kind and friendly and every time we have met or spoken put us at ease”. “We are extremely grateful to Jane for all her hard work and support on our behalf ... we are indebted for everything you have done for us as a family”.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jane Williams, Karen Reynolds, Jane Goulding