Stephen Jones
Leigh Day
Leigh Day
Client SatisfactionLeigh Day‘s ’outstanding‘ practice is well-equipped to handle claims concerning women’s health and inquests. Hailed by clients as the ’the stand-out claimant litigator of his generation‘, Stephen Jones heads up the practice, and is well-known for his longstanding experience in birth and spinal injury cases, particularly in relation to negligent hospital care. Brendan Hope stands out due to his extensive knowledge of cerebral palsy claims, and his handling of cases concerning failures to diagnose and fatalities. Promoted to partner in April 2024, Lauren Tully is well-versed in claims concerning surgical error and delayed diagnosis, and Rebecca Ridgeon often acts in gynaecological injury and stroke-related claims.
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‘Stephen Jones and his team have always demonstrated absolute professionalism across the board. Their medico-legal knowledge has been impressive.’
‘Brendan Hope has a high level of expertise in clinical negligence and takes the time to explain it to us in terms that we understand. He has made us feel comfortable in a way we know he has our best interests at heart.’
‘The team are incredibly professional and competent. They have a full understanding of the process and are able to easily articulate next steps.’
‘The team is outstanding. I have absolute confidence that I have chosen the best lawyers to take care of me and my future needs. I have been amazed at their medical knowledge. Their persistence, knowledge and experience will ultimately result in the best outcome for me.’
‘Stephen Jones is an absolute star and remains the stand out claimant litigator of his generation. Any conversation with Stephen always leaves me feeling reassured and confident that I am being looked after and they doing their best for me.’
‘Leigh Day have a national reputation for excellence in litigation. I agree it is well deserved. Their creativity and zeal is impressive.’
‘Lauren Tully is an excellent solicitor. She clearly grasps the essence of the litigation issues in a case, prepares primary evidence with great care and prosecutes her claims proactively and impressively.’
‘Rebecca Ridgeon is excellent. She has inherent knowledge, and is not easily phased. Rebecca has an excellent career ahead of her.’
Work highlights
- Represented the family of 9-year-old child, who died from asthma, in a 10-day Article 2 inquest.
- Acted for a claimant in a £30m+ cerebral palsy claim and obtained interim payment of over £3m.
- Represented a client in a wrongful birth claim, securing an admission of liability and substantial interim payment.
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Stephen Jones