Mark Harvey and Alan Collins co-head the personal injury offering at Hugh James, taking the lead on serious injury and child abuse work, respectively. The firm’s developing Court of Protection team support the range of personal injury specialists in dealing with abuse claims and catastrophic and serious injury, and are noted as ‘indefatigable in seeking the right level of compensation for their clients’. Joanna Bailey joined the team in March 2023 from Taylor Rose MW, bringing further strength in catastrophic injury work, including road traffic accidents and serious brain injuries to the group. Senior associate Nia-Wyn Evans is also noted.
Testimonials
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‘Alan Collins is a brilliant solicitor for all aspects of child abuse and sexual abuse claims - I can highly recommend him.’
‘Kevin Grealis is approachable, diligent and moves heaven and earth for his clients.’
- 'Nia-Wyn Evans - her legal acumen and strategic sense are particularly impressive.’
‘This practice has a breadth and depth of talent. Offices are strategically positioned around England and Wales. The practice is properly and truly specialised in those areas of personal litigation where they hold themselves out to be experts. The practice is highly resourced with excellent back-up facilities.'
‘They are indefatigable in seeking the right level of compensation for their clients, and have a sympathetic understanding of injuries causing the most serious disabilities and the talent and legal knowledge to get the best results.’
‘Ciaran McCabe is an efficient solicitor with impressive client-handling skills. Clients with acquired brain injuries are difficult clients who require close attention and careful explanations, both as to the effects which such injuries cause and as to the litigation process and its inevitable difficulties and delays. This he does well.’
‘This is a very experienced and knowledgeable team which has a track record of getting good results in tricky cases. It is the firm of choice for badly injured claimants.’
‘A very friendly, professional and efficient group of lawyers.’
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kevin Grealis, Alan Collins