Paul McNeil, Jill Greenfield and Peter Williams jointly head up the claimant personal injury offering at Fieldfisher. Williams oversees the industrial disease department, alongside Andrew Morgan, with particular expertise in asbestos claims, including cases of low exposure and adults who were exposed as children; in 2022, the team achieved the first decision against an insurer in a living mesothelioma claim. Jill Greenfield leads the serious injury team, which has extensive expertise regarding international matters, and redress following serious sexual assaults; the firm is experienced in the setting up of funds for victims of sexual assaults in the US. Jennifer Buchanan is described by one client as being ‘at the top of her game’; Keith Barrett has specialist knowledge regarding maritime and aviation claims; and the ’tenacious, smart and hardworking’ Dushal Mehta is particularly experienced in cases before the Court of Appeal. Director Harvinder Kaur is also recommended for her skill in high-value serious injury cases.

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'Highly experienced professionals able to obtain brilliant results for clients, whatever the claim and whatever their needs.'
'Outstanding level of compassion and legal expertise. These people get the very best for their clients.'
'Definitely should be the first choice for claimant PI work - Jill Greenfield runs the most amazing team getting fantastic results for claimants in PI catastrophic cases and in highly confidential sexual abuse cases, she is really amazing. Getting results promptly is so important to claimants and if anybody can do that, Jill Greenfield can.'
'Dushal Mehta is tenacious, smart and hardworking and gets the best results for his clients. Shaheen Mosquera has a keen intellect and deep knowledge of personal injury litigation. Peter Williams brings huge experience, knowledge and understanding to achieve the best results for his clients.'
'Jill Greenfield has proved able to produce excellent results for clients in tricky and unusual cases. Her determination and expertise are invaluable.'
'Jennifer Buchanan is at the top of her game, both in terms of legal expertise but also compassion and commitment. She is the best lawyer I know and I know a lot!'
'Fieldfisher has one of, if not the, best personal injury teams in the country. There is a mixture of talent, enthusiasm, hard work and experience which means every case is dealt with exceptionally.'
'The team in the catastrophic injury unit have more than a simple legal solution for their clients. They go above and beyond to look after often very vulnerable and traumatised people. Compared to other firms, their holistic approach stands out; they also refuse to settle until the lifetime needs are clear and work with excellent experts who are leaders in their respective fields.'

Work highlights

Challenging the law regarding mesothelioma claims, including successfully pursuing a claim directly against an insurer under the third Parties (Rights Against Insurers ) Act 2010.
Representing all the victims of the Solent Boat Tragedy in 2020, which was the subject of recent criminal court proceedings.
Continuing work for adult victims of sexual assault by high-profile individuals.

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