Led by Mark Harvey, the London-based serious injury department of Hugh James is distinguished for its ‘strength and depth in military claims and international travel claims’, as well as for its capabilities in litigation pertaining to sexual abuse, including institutional child abuse. Described as a ’a standout star in his field of cross-jurisdictional claims’, Harvey maintains a leading role in the specialist claims team, which includes overseas travel injuries, along with sports accidents and injuries sustained from defective consumer products. Alan Collins is praised for his ‘enormous experience’, over 30 years, in sexual abuse litigation. Kevin Grealis’ workload typically includes catastrophic injuries sustained from traffic collisions, while Mary Mulhall is noted for her work concerning asbestos and mesothelioma claims. Other key figures include Phoebe Osborne, praised for '(going) the extra mile for her clients’ during mesothelioma disputes.
Testimonials
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‘The child abuse compensation team at Hugh James are at the very top of the their game. They have considerable experience and expertise, in particular, in representing clients who have been abused in a religious setting, by people in the public eye and in cases with an international element. ’
‘Alan Collins has enormous experience and is one of the "founding fathers" of child abuse compensation law, having been involved in many of the most significant cases. He is able to find solutions to problems and is very highly regarded. Clients appreciate his approachable manner and high work rate. He has particular expertise in claims with an international element.'
‘The asbestos and disease team at Hugh James is probably the largest and one of the strongest in the country. There is a huge area of talent, deep knowledge of this area of law, and outstanding leadership.’
‘Phoebe Osborne is brilliant. She always goes the extra mile for her clients.’
‘They take on serious cross-jurisdictional claims and do them thoroughly and determinedly, leaving no stone unturned to get a good result for the client.’
‘Mark Harvey is a stand-out star in his field of cross-jurisdictional claims, taking on the toughest claims and the biggest opponents.’
‘The team has real strength and depth in military claims and international travel claims.’
‘They are approachable, human and caring. They think of new ways to deal with matters rather than the sticking to the standard approach.’
Key clients
- CHX
- APIL and MASS
- CET
- Andrew Dodds
- Dean Young
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Harvey