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Holmes & Hills

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Holmes & Hills‘ personal injury and clinical negligence team acts for a clients on a wide range of cases, including birth, head, brain and spinal injuries alongside negligent surgical procedures. The group is described as ’strong and client focused, ensuring it succeeds in obtaining favourable outcomes for its clients’ and is headed up by experienced litigator Jason Brady. Complex birth injuries are Brady’s forte.  Zoe Diss represents vulnerable individuals on a full-suite of claims, specifically cosmetic surgery, orthopaedic and obstetric negligence.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are very professional with a good understanding of client’s needs. They communicate clearly and promptly.’

  • ‘Jason Brady is a partner responsible for clinical negligence. He is very experienced with a thorough knowledge of the subject. He is very professional and analytical and is able to explain the legal aspect clearly.’

  • ‘In the main I have dealt with Zoe Diss. I have found her to be diligent, efficient, perspicacious, empathetic, approachable and amiable.'

  • ‘The team are efficient in their approach to the litigation service by requesting steering information as to whether there is a case to answer, therefore minimising costs which may not be proportionate to the claim.'

  • ‘The personal injury and clinical negligence team is strong and client focused ensuring it succeeds in obtaining favourable outcomes for its clients. The staff are knowledgeable and rigorous in analysis of the cases they pursue. They adopt a collaborative approach to the their work by bringing in the necessary expertise to a case at an early stage. They are excellent in their client care.’

  • ‘Zoe Diss is a conscientious and determined solicitor. She knows her area well - clinical negligence - and is not afraid to challenge medical experts about their conclusions. She will leave no stone unturned to ensure that the claimant is successful in any case that she works on. She is incredibly thorough and always well-prepared. Jason Brady, the partner in this department, is an excellent lawyer in his own right who clients trust and rely upon. He has also managed to ensure that the department goes from strength to strength, recognising those individuals who shine in his department and promoting them accordingly.’

  • ‘Jason Brady is approachable, excellent with clients and always looking for pragmatic solutions.'

  • 'Zoe Diss has been exceptional in the service she has provided me with. Her knowledge, communication skills, attention to detail and empathy have made a difficult process so much easier. She has gone above and beyond to help me.I have never once doubted that she has put 100% effort and commitment in my case.’

Work highlights

  • Representing the claimant (a young adult) who has suffered visual impairment as a result of a delay in treatment in a case that has required extensive specialist medical experts.
  • Representing the claimant, a double amputee in a case with multiple defendants.
  • Representing the client who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in a high value case requiring multiple medical expert reviews.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Jason Brady

Jason Brady

Holmes & Hills

Jason Brady is Partner and Head of the firm’s Clinical Negligence and Serious Injury department. As Head of the department, Jason’s caseload consists of the firms most high value and complex cases, often involving serious life-shortening or life-limiting injuries and illnesses. In particular, Jason specialises in cases relating to complex birth injuries -both those arising to mother and/or baby, where the impact on individuals and their families is profound. Jason also handles cases relating to head and brain injuries, in instances where the individual may have limited capacity with a Litigation Friend acting on behalf of the claimant. Additionally, Jason’s caseload includes amputation claims, often in instances whereby the individual is no longer able to work, or where there are multiple complexities surrounding the claim. Jason has built strong relationships in order to create a national network of medical experts and counsel to support each case as appropriate.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jason Brady

Other key lawyers

Zoe Diss