Taylor Emmet acts on a range of cases and is highly capable in handling high-value and complex cases, including cases involving brain injury, birth injury, and misdiagnosis issues. Department head James Drydale is skilled in claims of maximum severity and complexity, while Paul Fouad is experienced in acting for clients who lack capacity or have complex care needs including cases involving brain and birth injuries. Kathryn May is noted for her work in gynaecological injury cases.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The practice operates as a cohesive unit and, as such, is always accessible, professional and attentive, demonstrating a unity of purpose and values.’

  • ‘I work predominantly with James Drydale, who consistently delivers expert-based yet personalised professionalism, support, guidance and assurance to me throughout what has become a lengthy and complex clinical negligence case. His friendly, focused, and diligent nature is an asset to me personally and to the practice.'

  • ‘They are so kind, and nothing is too much trouble. You feel valued as a client.’

  • 'Every single person within the firm who had to contact me was so caring, and each and every one dealt with me fully aware of the facts and how difficult the case was that I was pursuing. I was never rushed; anything I was unclear of or wanted more information about was dealt with compassionately and efficiently.'
  • ‘The clinical negligence team are approachable and personable. They are professional and extremely competent in handling clinical negligence work. Clinical negligence claims are personal and traumatic. However, the team's approach reflects this by working with clients in a bespoke and compassionate way.'

  • ‘Firstly and most importantly, the team is very committed to getting what is owed to you. I feel like they are a part of my family. They are all very welcoming and take time to listen to you. I feel so comfortable when ringing Kathryn May; they always make me feel heard.’

  • ‘Kathryn May will fight and fight to get what's owed and is honest with it as well; she won't say something if she can't do it. The woman has passion and drive, and I love that about her.'

  • ‘Each individual has been friendly and helpful from the very beginning; they have put me at ease. I am very grateful to everyone on the team and all the helpful advice they have given.’

Work highlights

  • Acted in the first cerebral palsy quantum trial in the UK for 6 years.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

James Drydale

Other key lawyers

Paul Fouad, Kathryn May