Personal injury and clinical negligence: claimant in East Midlands

‘Each member of the team I have spoken to has been friendly, demonstrated clear knowledge of my case, and always dealt sensitively with my case. Emma Zukowska has been truly amazing throughout the whole of my case. She has always listened and been a objective voice in what has been a very emotional journey. From my very first call, she offered calm and reassuring advice. Her professionalism, honesty and sensitivity toward both myself and my family has been greatly appreciated. Her thorough preparation, excellent knowledge and determination to obtain a positive outcome for my case has enabled me to trust her implicitly.

‘I experienced best in class legal professionals, guided by a top class leadership team. My expectations were set at the start of the process and i was updated in a timely fashion. All process and billing was clearly explained and well managed.’

‘Exceptional client-focused firm with partners taking direct responsibility for each client. Very experienced in handling catastrophic injury cases. ’

‘Emma Zukowska and Julie Hardy are very experienced and have first rate skills for handling complex clinical negligence claims of maximum severity and value. Both go above and beyond to get the best results for their clients.’

‘Genuinely niche PI and clinical negligence practice – a “go to” firm. The fee earners are, without exception, excellent and down to earth.’

‘I consider Barratts to be the best claimant clinical negligence solicitors in Nottingham. I am always impressed by the quality of their instructions and the settlements ultimately achieved on behalf of their clients. All solicitors are experienced, hard working and dedicated to each and every client. I enjoy working with every solicitor at Barratts.’

‘Emma Zukowska is a knowledgeable and thorough solicitor, dedicated to meeting the needs to each client to the best of her ability. She has an excellent grasp of what is necessary to conclude litigation favourably and within the time frame permitted by the requirements of the case. Emma is excellent in my view. Julie Hardy is an outstanding clinical negligence lawyer.’

‘I experienced best in class legal professionals, guided by a top class leadership team. My expectations were set at the start of the process and i was updated in a timely fashion. All process and billing was clearly explained and well managed.’

‘The firm is exceptionally professional and I felt that from day one. I was introduced to the firm via word of mouth. From my first conversation with them I felt at ease and like someone was listening and taking me seriously. During lockdown they continued to maintain a high level of professionalism.’

‘The team has been extremely supportive, has recognised the issues we have faced and been very professional throughout the whole process. There has been a strong personal touch, but always with a team available to support in the background in case of need. Strong knowledge of the issues we may face and we were pre-warned of what may or may not happen throughout. A true collaborative approach where all parties we able to input.’

‘Excellent communication and real focus on the client in all the comings and goings of a case. The size of the firm has huge advantages and the breadth of skill has allowed for other colleagues from separate disciplines to be pulled in to support with ease and professionalism. Fluid, appropriate and cohesive ’

‘Karen Reynolds is focused, lovely to deal with, approachable and professional. She takes a real collegiate approach and one feels included in decision making.

‘Jane Williams is marvellous. Precise and an excellent communicator. Treated as an equal always, with a real focus on the person in the middle of it all. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Jane Williams is vastly experienced as a clinical negligence lawyer; she is loved by her clients and feared by her opponents. She has a track record of delivering in group litigation as well as individual cases.

‘Jane Goulding is a tenacious litigator who gets the best results for severely injured clients.’

‘The lawyers at Freeths are incredibly approachable compared to many other firms. They are also unfailingly competent. Jane Williams is exceptional. She epitomises skill and integrity, with a keen strategic eye on getting the best possible results for clients.’

‘A leading firm of claimant lawyers. Bruce Williams is first class – he works with an excellent team of lawyers. They provide a personalised service, which is client rather than fee-centred.’

‘This is an excellent team. They are super to deal with and give good service. They are important in the market. They are excellent with clients and experts. There is great experience at the top end which leads the team very well. ’

‘Bruce Williams is excellent. He is thoughtful, diligent, and very effective.’

‘The personal injury team, led by Lisa Preece, remains outstanding in all aspects of their service delivery. Their communication and coordination with clients and involved health professionals remains excellent.’

‘Bruce Williams is outstanding – he has first-class judgement and ability to see the wood for the trees. He is my first port of call if I am asked for a recommendation for a claimant solicitor. He is also personable and companionable to work with. He is very client focused.’

‘An incredibly talented team with a high level of technical knowledge and a firm grasp on the complexities of running claims involving difficult medical issues.’

‘Lisa Preece shows good judgement borne out of her specialist expertise in catastrophic injury work, with an instinctive approach to securing excellent settlements for her clients.’

‘The team is driven by a desire to obtain the best for their clients. I consider them to be the best claimant firm in the Midlands area. A pleasure to work with.’

A leading team in the East Midlands.’

‘Lime have strength throughout their ranks, from the most junior fee earners to the most senior. It is clear that the leadership team imbue a commitment to the clients in all who work under them, ensuring that the entire team give their all on every case. There is no cutting of corners; at every stage of a case the team work methodically and diligently.’

‘The team has an excellent reputation for clinical negligence work, enhanced considerably by the recruitment of the excellent Helen Rundle.’

‘Helen Rundle is a stand-out solicitor, really superb. She has fought the client’s corner with a degree of commitment and enthusiasm that is a rare sight. Her empathy and dedication to her clients is second to none. I would like you to know Helen Rundle has gone above and beyond in her efforts to help us get justice.’

‘Efficient, professional and knowledgeable staff. Any queries dealt with and explained immediately.’

‘The team was accessible and able to explain things in a manner suitable for the audience. This is an important and key element to provide reassurance and support when a significant claim is in progress.’

‘Very friendly, approachable and down to earth team to work with; very experienced partners at the head of each team providing cogent advice and support to their fee earners all the time; excellently prepared briefs – very well organised team fair on costs and understanding of counsel’s time and availability.’

‘The whole team are dynamic and approachable and always have their clients’ best interests at the centre of their work. They also have a very good spread of seniority and specialism within the team which means they are fully able to manage all things sent their way.’

‘Shoosmiths have more than fulfilled my expectations. They are approachable, responsive and clearly know what they are talking about. As well as their legal support, they have made our lives much easier. We know that we can depend on them and that they are doing the best they can for us. That means a great deal in this area.’

‘Chris McKinney has been exceptional in our dealings with him over the last couple of years. His advice is always relevant, timely and personal. He also clearly knows his area of expertise inside out.’

‘Sharine Burgess and her team handled my case at Shoosmiths. Sharine was very professional and an amazing solicitor. To have Sharine work on my case I was grateful. She was very honest, thorough and clear on legalities of what may happen with my particular case and at the same time very understanding and supportive. I would recommend Shoosmiths as my experience has been brilliant.’

‘Shoosmiths stand out for their reliability, honesty and top-of-the-market expertise. Before appointing lawyers, I researched the market very carefully, took advice from lawyer friends and interviewed a number of companies, including those that have a high profile in this area of law. None of the others came close to Shoosmiths.’

‘There is no question that they are industry leaders in client care. They are all so personable and ooze knowledge that they inspire the utmost confidence in clients from the start.’

‘High quality clinical negligence team, led by Andrea Rusbridge. They have a national presence and are able to attract cases from the whole range of medical disciplines. Capable of dealing with low value claims as well as those of the utmost severity.’

‘Andrea Rusbridge is very experienced and knowledgeable. Forensic analysis of the nuts and bolts of a case. She exudes a clam steeliness and fights hard for all her clients.’

‘Sharine Burgess has been the most approachable and supportive solicitor the charity, and myself, have ever engaged with. The support she has provided to our beneficiaries has been incredibly supportive even when the outcomes could not be positive. Her knowledge, honesty, directness and integrity are always well received.’

‘Polite and efficient. Always responded quickly.’

‘I have found Roythornes to be efficient, understanding, helpful and keen to solve problems in a timely fashion.’

‘Contactable even during the Covid pandemic. Responsive to my queries. Able to solve difficulties in a timely fashion. Friendly.’

‘Roythornes are one of the best known firms in the region. They offer a high quality service across a broad range of areas. Their strength is the diversity of their offering and a strong personal touch. In every case I have worked on with them, their client care and manner has been excellent.’

‘I have worked on many cases with Robert Dempsey. He has a broad personal injury practice. His client care skills are extremely good. He has very good judgement and offers sound and realistic advice to clients.’

‘This team is dedicated to providing the best possible service to their client, even in circumstances where they may not recover their costs of doing so. They put their client at the heart and centre of every case.’

‘Victoria Stevenson goes the extra mile to ensure that her clients get the best possible representation and to ensure that they understand every step of the litigation process. She ensures that no stone is left unturned and all aspects of the case are properly investigated.’