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Dean Wilson LLP

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Dean Wilson LLP handles both personal injury and clinical negligence cases from its long-established base in Brighton, and is known as 'an excellent regional firm which can be trusted with the heaviest of cases'. Alex Brown heads up the team - he is described as 'wise well beyond his years.... rivalling the most experienced solicitors in the field'. He works alongside the formidable Frances Pierce and well-regarded senior chartered legal executive Ben Davey - 'an up and coming lawyer taking on cases of increasing complexity and value and doing them really well.'

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘In my experience of this practice, they are thorough, well organised and appear to leave no stone unturned in their attention and preparation of cases. It is evident that they hold a particular specialism in PI and CN cases.’

  • ‘I work regularly with Alex Brown and Ben Davey. I find them both to be highly professional, and clear and concise. I find that they, along with all other more junior members of their team that I have dealings with, are approachable and open, which helps establish a proactive and efficient approach.’

  • ‘Ben Davey thinks outside the box - he sees and acknowledges my struggles.’

  • ‘Small but perfectly formed team - all very able and very committed lawyers with high standards driven from top down, but with a human touch that is integral to the type of work the department does and the clients they work with.’

  • ‘I would highlight Alex Brown in particular - he is knowledgeable, industrious, has good tactical awareness and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Lawyers would have a better reputation if there were more people like him in the profession.’

  • ‘Alex Brown has personal experience with the complexities of people with certain disabilities which has been very helpful in preparing me for future issues that I may not have considered.’

  • ‘Frances Pierce is a formidable lawyer. She combines enormous knowledge, experience and tenacity with emotional intelligence and empathy.

  • ‘Alex Brown is a real star. His insight is second to none: he knows exactly what needs to happen to bring a claim to a successful conclusion and quite simply gets the job done. He is wise well beyond his years and rivals the most experienced solicitors in the field. He is a pleasure to work with.'

Work highlights

  • Set up a compensation scheme for victims David Fuller worth in excess of £10,000,000 for over 150 victims.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alex Brown

Other key lawyers

Ben Davey, Frances Pierce