With experts based across the firm's Swansea, Carmarthen and Caerphilly offices, the 'responsive' team at JCP Solicitors has excellent coverage throughout West Wales across the full range of clinical negligence cases, where it is able to provide a very holistic service to brain injury clients by virtue of its market-leading Court of Protection offering. The 'fantastic' Matthew Owen heads the team and 'is extremely sensitive and calm in dealing with clients who have experienced the most horrific life events', including those that have suffered catastrophic brain injuries. The 'exceptional' Keith Thomas is also very skilled at handling cases of the utmost severity, including birth and acquired brain injuries, and has over the years helped to secure favourable financial settlements which have helped to provide the much needed support to clients who have, in many cases, have had their "word turned upside down". 'Very dedicated' Carmarthen-based partner Thomas Rees 'shows a highly considered analysis and careful management of the claims he conducts', including as it relates to spinal cord injuries. In Caerphilly, Nick O'Neill  is the lead partner for the firm's work across the South East Wales region and is noted for his 'comprehensive but concise advice' for clients across a range of complex cases. Recently promoted to senior associate, the 'very impressive' Elinor Laidlaw is gaining a strong reputation in the market and is 'on top of every aspect of the claim'. 

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team has an excellent understanding of clinical negligence claims and in particular the need for evidence to support lability and quantum issues.'
  • 'They are responsive and are able to drive a case on swiftly to a successful conclusion.'
  • 'Keith Thomas is exceptional.'
  • 'The fantastic Matthew Owen is extremely sensitive and calm in dealing with clients who have experienced the most horrific life events. His attention to detail means that he is second to none in dealing with high-value complex clinical negligence claims.'
  • 'Thomas Rees is very dedicated and shows a highly considered analysis and careful management of the claims he conducts.'
  • 'Nick O'Neill provides comprehensive but concise advice in a very engaging, down-to-earth manner. He is clearly destined to become a market leader in clinical negligence in the Wales.'
  • 'The very impressive Elinor Laidlaw is knowledgeable and on top of every aspect of the claim.'
  • 'Lauren Protheroe is able to see very clearly to the heart of issues on liability and quantum and provide exceptionally helpful instructions. Her tactical instincts are fantastic and she is also excellent with clients.'

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Keith Thomas
Hall of fameJCP Solicitors
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Elinor Laidlaw
JCP Solicitors
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Matthew Owen
JCP Solicitors
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Thomas Rees
JCP Solicitors
Nick O'Neill
JCP Solicitors

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matthew Owen

Other key lawyers

Keith Thomas, Mei Li, Thomas Rees, Nick O’Neill, Elinor Laidlaw, Lauren Protheroe