‘Tim Hodgetts leads a strong team from the front and his proactive approach permeates the team, who all have a very “hands on” attitude, assessing the risks and the best tactical approach to a case from the outset‘.

‘Tim Hodgetts is a strong tactician and good communicator who gets the job done with a minimum of fuss. Elena Goodfellow is a rising star: very experienced: sensible, reliable and with excellent judgment. Though an associate, she deals confidently with very complex liability issues and the highest value quantum claims’.

‘The team’s strength lies in its knowledge base, ability to handle a variety of disputes and robust approach. Compared to other firms, I find the team at Bevan Brittan efficient, organised and on-top of the issues which arise in complex clinical negligence cases. Tim Hodgetts – very impressive. On top of all the issues and dependable in his approach to running a case’.

‘Bevan Brittan has a team of committed and effective clinical negligence specialists. They are good at identifying the issues worth fighting about and the issues to compromise. Amongst the partners I would single out Tim Hodgetts in Birmingham’.

‘A strong team of top quality lawyers, very sensitive to their clinician witnesses and the realities of clinical negligence litigation. They fight difficult cases hard and well. Lauren Halliday – an iron fist in a velvet glove’.

‘Without exception, all members of Browne Jacobson’ s PI team are excellent team players. As a result they provide the highest level of service to their clients. The PI team’s knowledge of the law, the market and of their insurer clients’ needs is also second to none.  Kevin Lawson always has a laser like focus on obtaining commercial and pragmatic solutions for his insurer clients who are incredibly loyal as a result. Kevin is also exceptionally good at considering problems from all angles and values input from all members of his team, associates and counsel alike‘.

‘Kevin Lawson’s team is vastly experienced. The lawyers know the field inside out and make good strategic decisions as to how to fight a case. Kevin Lawson. Sound judgment. Paul Smith. Hardworking. Sensible. Calm under pressure’.

‘Matthew Harpin is an invaluable member of the team. He has provided us with fantastic support and advice over many years and can be relied upon to put opponents under pressure to deliver the right result’.

‘Matthew Harpin & Bridget Tatham are first-rate: both are tactically astute, calm and measured and seem to enjoy effortless relationships with clients even in difficult cases’.

‘Bridget Tatham is impressively client focused and commercial in her mindset. She doesn’t flinch in the face of the most challenging and interesting cases. Matthew Harpin is the ultimate team player. He is always on top of his cases‘.

‘Over the years I have worked on multiple cases with David Toulmin van Sittert and Sarah Manning among others. I have found them efficient and effective in their management of their cases. They have sound strategic insight and are a pleasure to work with’.

‘Jonathan Fuggle and Hannah Wallace. Jonathan has a fantastic eye for detail and is very commercial. Hannah is hardworking and has exceptional judgment‘.

‘David Toulmin van Sittert stands out as an incredibly intelligent, hardworking and effective senior associate. I have been instructed by him now in a number of cases. His instructions are always extremely thorough – identifying for counsel the key issues and referencing the relevant evidence. He is totally committed to every client and every case and always available to discuss any points arising, however complex‘.

‘The team’s depth of technical expertise and commitment to client engagement is second to none’.

‘The team has an excellent group of lawyers who are truly specialists in catastrophic personal injury work. Charles Ashmore is head and shoulders above the competition. Greatly respected by opponents‘.

‘A hard hitting outpost serving the needs of some demanding insurer clients. They have great experience and some combative individuals with a very loyal following. Charles Ashmore is a force of nature’.

‘Case preparation is outstanding. The lawyers are proper tacticians, who fight hard for their clients. I have been impressed by every lawyer I’ve worked with – they’ve been head and shoulders above other firms. They offer a thoughtful and insightful analysis of legal and factual problems. An absolute pleasure to work with’.

‘Paul Donnelly is a stand-out. He’s fantastic with clients. Very responsive. He’s tenacious and a real fighter. He offers a really thoughtful analysis of cases, with a keen eye for tactics. He engages with the issues in a much deeper way than most of the solicitors I work with in this area. He’s also very personable. Samantha Chambers – really impressive eye for detail and engagement with the case. I’m sure she’ll go far’.

‘A strong team of extremely capable lawyers; excellent communication both regarding case management and outside of claims. Easy to communicate with. Strong strategic skills. Rob Edwards – extremely knowledgeable and thorough, especially in his research of the company’s historical activities, allowing us to settle or defend claims appropriately. Provides a great deal of good quality information throughout the life cycle of a claim. Claire Joseph – strong skills in respect of HAVS claims, in addition to claims that may be considered to have a potential fraud risk. Keeps us closely informed as a claim progresses’.

‘Denise Brosnan – very detailed and intelligent approach. Paul Donnelly – most tactically astute and intelligent solicitor I have met’.

‘Charles Ashmore is an exceptional litigator. He has the intellectual ability to get to the heart of a case, the tactical mastery to outmanoeuvre the nimblest of opponents and the application and focus to achieve outstanding results for his clients’.

‘My experience of Plexus is a team of great people, who are committed and professional with unrivalled expertise in the work they do for us‘.

‘Approachable, friendly and helpful, with excellent leadership. Plexus is a key strategic partner on a panel arrangement and we have both invested a lot of time and energy into the relationship and the lawyers care deeply about the preservation of that and the service they provide’.

‘The team is very friendly and happy assist in any way it can. All correspondence and communications are clear and professional. The lawyers come across as really wanting to do everything that they can for you in achieving the best outcome possible. Nothing is too much for them. The advice we get is always very detailed and explained in a way which can easily be understood’.

‘Ravinder Johal is very thorough in his work and will investigate and cover off every single issue that he identifies. He works very proactively and will respond to you very quickly. He is very detailed in his advice and will back this up with any relevant evidence. He can be trusted to protect our interests without us having to worry about anything. He is innovative in his approach to progressing claims’.

‘Ravinder and his team can be relied upon to provide in depth advice and support on all cases. He is reliable and efficient and can be depended upon to provide the level of assistance required on all cases. Communication is key to many of the cases we work on and Ravinder is always approachable and makes sure he is available for any support at all times. It is always a pleasure to work with Ravinder’.

‘Shakespeare Martineau has a wealth of knowledge in respect of defendant personal injury claims. I have dealt with the team there for many years and have faith in its ability to provide an excellent service in this area‘.

‘I have worked with Ravinder Johal for many years. He is very approachable and has extensive knowledge of the personal injury arena‘.

‘A very proactive team always looking for new ways to move cases forward. Approachable and knowledgeable on all aspects of personal injury cases’.

‘Ravinder Johal is very approachable and hands on with the cases he has. He constantly looks for ways to be proactive, is well organised and very thorough and is excellent‘.

‘The lawyers make me feel part of their team and they feel part of my team. It is a partnership that achieves the right result’.

‘Deborah Bannister and Tony Yeaman are part of a strong and cohesive team. Sophie Quinney is a “stand-out” associate, who punches well above her weight. Clever, thoughtful and tenacious, she is definitely one to watch’.

‘Weightmans healthcare team in Birmingham is extremely professional and knowledgeable but also very friendly and approachable. The team ensures that clear precise and practical advice is delivered at the right level which has helped to build trust and a robust and professional relationship with the in-house legal team. Jasmine Armstrong is an excellent lawyer, very client focussed and leads an exceptional team‘.

‘Provides useful claims analysis for individual trusts. Very strong client relationship partner – previously Tony Yeaman and recently Jasmine Armstrong. Receptive to feedback’.

”Go to’ firm for defendant clinical negligence work in the Midlands. The team handles all forms of defendant clin neg work at all levels. Maryam Storr – relentlessly brilliant. Jasmine Armstrong – charming and assiduous in equal measure’.

‘Leading firm dealing with CN cases for defendants including the NHS in this area. Richard Briggs. Very skilled and experienced in dealing with high value and complex CN cases including claims relating to birth injury and other neurological trauma’.

‘Always provides good sound advice, which is easy to understand. Professional and good value for money. Have good systems in place and can work fully electronically. Expert in their field and pro-active management of cases where possible’.

‘Reliable, excellent advice and friendly, they build up good relationships with a client. Peppy Marshall, Chris Webb-Jenkins,  Shaheen Akhta, Roger Bishop, Yvonne Hudders are especially good’.