The clinical negligence practice at Russell-Cooke LLP fields a ‘very personable and competent team’, offering its expertise in both non-contentious inquests, along with complex and often sensitive disputes involving fatalities, sexual abuse, catastrophic injuries acquired in a wide variety of circumstances, and group claims. The team is additionally proficient in a number of novel and sophisticated claims, including those involving psychiatric injuries and complex causation claims. Highlighted for her ’efficiency and speed’, practice head Sarah Towler often advises on cognitive and spinal injury claims, along with work and traffic accidents litigation. Janice Gardner specialises in infectious injuries, along with catastrophic spine and brain injuries. In addition to heading the team’s inquest group, Dominic Fairclough often advises on fatal claims, owing to his extensive expertise in coronial and post-fatality investigations. Other key figures include Lucy Lawson, a port of call for serious orthopaedic, cognitive and spinal injury claims.
Testimonials
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‘Nimmisha is a very good communicator and replies very fast. She does not leave things hanging and I'm left there wondering what is going on, as soon as there is an update she presents it to me. She has explained to me my options with my case and I am happy with the advice and service I have received so far. ’
‘A dynamic team led by a partner with great people skills, with particular expertise in leisure accident cases and those that involve the intersection of cross-border personal injury and clinical negligence.’
‘Janice Gardner is loved by clients for her unique combination of warmth, humour and considerable commercial knowledge.'
‘When people ask me for a recommendation for a PI solicitor (or clinical negligence for that matter) I send them to the team at Russell Cooke. They are a bespoke outfit. The quality of service is consistently 10/10. Their small team provide the perfect mix of knowledge, expertise and client care. ’
‘Sarah Towler - gets the very best results for clients and with an efficiency and speed that makes others in the field look positively pedestrian! There is no justice delayed with Sarah but also no cutting corners. She is a joy to work with and clients love her.'
‘The PI team at Russell Cooke has a breadth of talent. I have worked with various solciitors at the firm and found all of them to be of the highest quality. Their talent ID is clearly doing something right!’
‘Dominic Fairclough - A first rate strategic thinker. Nimmisha Aslam - Has always considered the bigger picture, provides clear instructions and an all-round delight to work with. Ellie Miles - excellent client management and extremely clear communicator.’
‘A very personable and competent team, who are determined to get the best for their clients.’
Key clients
- Ashley Bullard
Work highlights
- Represented AS in illegality claim
- Representation of the family of Bullard following fatal work accident claim.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sarah Towler