Bevan Brittan LLP fields a ‘strong team’, which is ’always well prepared for its cases’. Practice head Tim Hodgetts is a known name for his work on behalf of NHS Resolution and NHS Trusts in the defence of clinical negligence cases. Hodgetts often acts for leading insurers advising on a broad array of medical malpractice issues. Lauren Halliday is another key figure who has a wide-ranging caseload of high-value claims involving brain, spinal and surgical injuries. Elena Goodfellow is also highly regarded for her handling of numerous complex cases, and for her advice to the firm’s medical malpractice insurer clients. Adrian Dagnall retired in May 2023.
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‘Good strength and depth with excellent knowledge of the sector. Tim Hodgetts: a balanced and cheerful team leader who keeps everything in perspective.'
- 'Elena Goodfellow: a clever and industrious associate who punches well above her weight. Never loses sight of the key issues in a case even amid the welter of detail. Raj Kang: a calm and measured senior associate.'
- ‘The team at Bevan Brittan is first class. They are extremely thorough in their approach yet easily relatable. I consider the following individuals to be excellent solicitors: Tim Hodgetts and Raj Kang. I would have no trouble in recommending them to anyone.’
‘The firm well deserves its place on the NHS Resolution panel of firms specialising in Defendant clinical negligence work. It has real expertise in this area and its lawyers are committed and skilled in this work.’
‘Elena Goodfellow is a stand-out Senior Associate who is destined for the top. She is very bright, very committed and never fazed by any challenge which comes along in her claims.’
‘A strong and impressive clinical negligence outfit. They are bright, efficient and deliver excellent service to their Trust clients.’
‘Lauren Halliday, partner - exceptionally sharp mind and a really good lawyer. Raj Kang, associate - popular with clients and very reliable. Elena Goodfellow, solicitor - a star in the making.’
‘They are a superb team. There are serious lawyers who have a sound grasp of the issues, but what makes them different is that they are client focused, emotionally intelligent and therefore responsive to the client.'
Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- MedPro
- The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Guys & St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
- C.N.A Hardy
- St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Homerton NHS Foundation Trust
- Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- The Whittington Health NHS Trust
Work highlights
- Advising NHS Resolution on behalf of Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust on a successful appeal in the Supreme Court on secondary victim claims in a clinical negligence context.
- Advising NHS Resolution for Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and was successful at trial in defending a delayed diagnosis of cancer claim.
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Tim Hodgetts
Bevan Brittan LLPPractice head
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Tim Hodgetts