Helen Dolan > Hugh James > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Hugh James
12 Commercial Street
Manchester
M15 4PZ
England

Work Department

Clinical negligence

Position

Joint Head of the Manchester Office

Career

After graduating from the University College of Wales in 1988 with a BA (Hons) in French and Italian, Helen went on to study for a CPE and LPC at Manchester University, qualifying in 1996. Helen joined PRD in 1999 and became Partner in 2004, before being promoted to Director in 2014.

Languages

French and Italian

Memberships

AvMA Clinical Negligence Panel; Law Society Clinical Negligence Accredited. Helen is a top ranked lawyer within the prestigious Chambers guide to the legal profession and is recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Individual. Helen is also listed as one of the top three medical negligence solicitors in Manchester via Three Best Rated.

Lawyer Rankings

North West > Insurance > Clinical negligence: claimant

(Leading individuals)

Helen Dolan – Hugh James

Hugh James acquired Potter Rees Dolan in late 2022, taking on a team which specialises in brain injuries and spinal conditions such as cerebral palsy and cauda equina, with further areas of expertise including instances of failure to diagnose, surgical negligence, amputations and fatal injuries. The practice is noted for its ability to develop ‘a client relationship which is compassionate and understanding, but which in no way compromises the professional goals‘. Helen Dolan, who is highly experienced in complex brain injury cases, including those involving children, heads up the team. Also integral are Lesley Herbertson, recommended for birth injuries and amputations, and Gill Edwards, whose caseload primarily comprises brain and birth injury, spinal injury and amputation matters. The firm further acquired The Roland Partnership in early 2024, adding the highly experienced Nina Roland and Trevor Roland to the practice.