Tim Hodgetts > Bevan Brittan LLP > Birmingham, England > Lawyer Profile

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.

Tim Hodgetts, Simon Lindsay, and Hannah Taylor collectively lead a ‘professional and knowledgeable’ team at Bevan Brittan LLP. It is renowned for its work supporting public and independent sector health and care organisations, both providers and commissioners. Its client base covers the NHS, local authorities, the housing sector, and charities. Other major clients include independent and third sector organisations. In team news, Amrita Hurst joined from Bates Wells in July 2023, and Amanda Wright-Kluger joined from Browne Jacobson LLP in September 2023. Susan Trigg is now at DAC Beachcroft LLP.