Abigail Flanagan
Hugh JamesActive within both the public and private sectors, the 'very approachable and knowledgeable' team at Hugh James, which is headed by 'brilliant' employment lawyer Louise Price, has extensive expertise on standalone advisory matters, as well as transactional mandates, including in the context of due diligence reports and outsourcing. Leveraging its market-leading commercial disputes offering, the team is also very adept at handling contentious pensions matters, with the 'very bright' Abigail Flanagan involved in several professional negligence cases alleging that ex-service personnel had their personal injury claims under-settled (including as it relates to a failure to take into account the military pension obligations).
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Testimonials
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- ‘It is an excellent employment and pensions team - covering all areas in both public and private sector. It has a particular strength in relation to public sector and outsourcing.’
- ‘It is a very approachable and knowledgeable team that knows our business well and provides advice and support that is oriented towards our ethos and value-set.’
- 'Louise Price is an all round brilliant lawyer with excellent litigation and advisory skills.’
‘The very bright Abigail Flanagan has excellent knowledge of the law and is brilliant with clients.'
Key clients
- Transport for Wales
- The Wallich
- Coastal Housing Group
- Ceredigion Recycling and Furniture Team (CRAFT)
- Swansea County Council
- Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA)
- Merthyr Leisure Trust
Work highlights
- Represented not for profit company, Ceredigion Recycling and Furniture Team (CRAFT), in enforcement proceedings to recover and secure sums owed to it following the successful pursuit of claims against its former directors.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Louise Price