Personal injury: claimant

Fieldfisher

Noted for its ‘highly individual, bespoke approach’, Fieldfisher’s personal injury practice regularly handles sophisticated, large-scale and novel cases, as well as cross-border disputes for international clients and industrial disease victims. Both overseeing catastrophic cognitive, orthopaedic and spinal cord injuries, amputations and fatal claims, Peter Williams and Jill Greenfield co-head the department. Greenfield is noted for her expertise in sexual assault, terrorist and contagious disease claims, while Williams’ experience covers industrial disease, workplace and traffic injuries litigation. Andrew Morgan is a key figure in the team for mesothelioma and asbestos claims, as well as for other diseases resulting in injuries or fatalities in workplace environments. Keith Barrett is highlighted for his ‘ability to provide clear and precise advice’ concerning maritime and aviation injuries, as well as traffic and cycling injuries, an area that Jennifer Buchanan also specialises in. Dushal Mehta is broadly experienced in physical and psychiatric injuries, including those incurred in workplaces and terrorist attacks. Other key figures include Nick Godwin, who holds over 20 years of experience in spinal and brain injuries, secondary victim claims and fatal claims.

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Testimonials

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‘Very professional, efficient in its application and provided the outcome I was happy with.’
‘Keith Barrett was superb. His knowledge and understanding was second to none. His honesty and ability to deal with difficult situations was superb. His ability to provide clear and precise advice with such kindness and understanding was exceptional.’
‘It is impossible to describe how good and, I believe, underrated this team is. It is extremely well led by Jill Greenfield, hugely successful and combines a highly individual, bespoke approach to each case whilst being able to apply the highest standards of professionalism and the resources of a City firm.’
‘I was extremely impressed with the way individual solicitors worked together in order to support us. Communication was always excellent. All work was carried out with expertise, compassion and at all times we were kept fully informed of any developments.’
‘Our claim has been handled by Dushal Mehta. In our opinion he could not have been more professional, dedicated and of an extremely high level of expertise is asbestos claims. Dushal was highly caring, thoughtful and always explained the different stages in our claim very thoroughly.’
‘The team were always there whenever we had any questions. They had to go through thousands and thousands of document which they did very thoroughly. Their professionalism outshone the other teams in our case.’
‘This practice is kind and filled with empathy.'
‘Fieldfisher were superb in all aspects of dealing with our case. In comparison to other companies I have little experience but the firm was streets ahead of any other company I have dealt with.’

Key clients

Ben Leonard v Scouts Association - Inquest
Ms A - Claim against ORV manufacturer succeeds in US state for UK woman injured in UAE
Anon v Crispin Odey in sexual assault claims
Elizabeth Rutter (Executor of the Estate of William Rutter deceased)
Elaine Stewart (Widow & Executrix of the Estate of Adrian Stewart Dec'd) v Royal Mail Plc
Mr Stuart
Sarah
Grace Spencer Green
Richard Jenkinson (deceased) v Secretary of State for Health & Social Care
Richard Verall
Derek Mouncer

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