Price Slater Gawne > Altrincham, England > Firm Profile

Price Slater Gawne
1 The Downs
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 2QD
England

Insurance > Clinical negligence: claimant Tier 2

Mark Slater and Chris Gawne jointly lead Price Slater Gawne‘s ‘awesome‘ Altrincham-based group. Known for its broad experience in fatal claims and immunotherapy issues, the group has experienced an increase in delayed diagnosis of breast cancer cases. Slater is known for his distinctive focus on negligent psychological care cases and claims concerning acquired brain injuries, while Gawne is a key name for inquests and inquiries into negligent treatment. The ‘totally outstandingSophie Fox has broad expertise, spanning amputations, surgical errors, and orthopaedic injuries, and Andrew Harrison is particularly adept at handling delayed diagnosis and cancer misdiagnosis cases.

Practice head(s):

Mark Slater; Chris Gawne

Other key lawyers:

Sophie Fox; Andrew Harrison; Niall Costello; Jasmine Johnson

Testimonials

‘Mark Slater and Chris Gawne have exceptional legal skills, very quickly getting to the crux of even the most complex clinical negligence claim.’

‘Specialist medical negligence team with excellent knowledge of the area. They are knowledgeable, efficient and friendly.’

‘Andrew Harrison. Very knowledgeable about the arena of medical negligence, the relevant law and hurdles to overcome.’

‘Niall Costello: extremely experienced and knowledgeable, excellent client care, always willing to go the extra mile to achieve the best outcome possible and very efficient management skills. The entire clinical negligence team is first class.’

‘Sophie Fox and Niall Costello are standout solicitors who are truly excellent at what they do. Their client handling is excellent as is their ability to always go the extra mile to secure favourable outcomes for claimants.’

‘Sophie Fox is brilliant, professional, understanding and articulate. Nothing seemed too much trouble. I cannot praise Sophie highly enough, totally outstanding.’

‘All the team members are awesome; they are approachable efficient and work diligently.’

Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate Tier 3

The Court of Protection team at Price Slater Gawne in Chester is ‘not afraid to make difficult decisions and always support clients in their best interests‘. The group has unique expertise in professional deputy appointments for clients who lack capacity due to personal injury, mental health conditions, or medical negligence. Leading the practice, Gareth Williams ‘works in a very client-centred manner' and specialises in property and affairs deputyships, as well as being experienced in wealth management and estate planning.

Practice head(s):

Gareth Williams

Other key lawyers:

Jade Price

Testimonials

‘Reliable and always available when needed. Professional and knowledgeable. Not afraid to make difficult decisions and always support clients in their best interests. Work well as a team and work collaboratively.’

‘Their availability and willingness to listen to your viewpoint. Clear in their dealings and communications. In fact, going the extra mile to meet their clients’ needs.’

‘Gareth Williams is extremely caring, personable and approachable to his clients. He works in a very client-centred manner and will always consider the clients individual circumstances.’

‘Gareth Williams stands out because of his level of care and consideration for his clients. He tailors his working style to meet their needs and is very knowledgeable with his line of legal practice. He is responsive, hard working and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team has a wealth of experience in dealing with the Court of Protection, the Office of the Public Guardian and other relevant authorities. They also have a strong network of professionals, such as medical experts and care managers, who can provide holistic support to their clients.’

‘One of the team members who stands out is Jade Price. She is very knowledgeable, reliable and friendly. She has handled some complex and challenging cases with professionalism and sensitivity. She has also been proactive in finding solutions and improving the quality of life for her clients.’

‘The team are friendly, professional and knowledgeable. They can be contacted on various mediums. They all have an excellent understanding of the family’s needs and what was needed to solve any issues that arose.’

‘The Price Slater Gawne team are very welcoming. They’re very prompt with their ideas and solutions, They’re always helping me to understand things that I’m not sure about. They always make sure to inform me whenever there is something new. Their services are very professional yet it feels like they are a part of my family.’

Insurance > Personal injury: claimant Tier 4

Price Slater Gawne routinely acts for claimants who have sustained both physical and psychological injuries. Victoria Price heads up the practice from Altrincham, utilising her broad experience to assist clients with CICA sexual abuse and trafficking claims, and cases against government bodies, NHS trusts, and employers. Gemma Stanley is noted for her vast knowledge of cases where claimants have suffered multiple orthopaedic and psychological injuries as a result of public liability breaches and road traffic accidents.

Practice head(s):

Victoria Price

Other key lawyers:

Price Slater Gawne is a Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners recognised law firm, specialised in Clinical Negligence, Serious Injury, Court of Protection, Wealth Protection and Divorce and Family Law. The firm has offices in Cheshire and London, from which it supports clients nationwide.

Our team are experts in their respective fields who are committed to assisting clients in achieving the best possible outcomes. We are dedicated to delivering straightforward, easy to understand, concise advice across all practice areas.

Within our Clinical Negligence and Serious Injury teams, we have extensive experience in assisting clients who have suffered significant and life-changing injuries, often involving both physical and psychological elements. Across these departments, we have been involved in many landmark cases including the Dr Shipman inquiry, Bolitho, Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (CJD/BSE) litigation, PTSD Group litigation against the MoD and LSD group action.  Our Clinical Negligence team is led by Mark Slater and Chris Gawne; both highly regarded specialists in their field.

Our approach to Clinical Negligence and Serious Injury cases provides clients with the highest levels of service, ensures an in depth understanding of the injuries sustained, and frequently involves implementing rehabilitative measures to assist with long-term recovery.

Our Court of Protection team, led by Gareth Williams was developed to complement the work of our Clinical Negligence and Serious Injury teams, supporting those who have been affected by brain injury and therefore lack capacity to manage their property and affairs. We work with clients nationally, both in the capacity of professional deputy and in supporting lay deputy applications. Our highly experienced team of specialist solicitors, supported by a robust administrative team ensures that we have an unfaltering commitment to making best interest decisions in line with client needs and interests.

The Price Slater Gawne Wealth Protection team provides bespoke, tailored advice to clients to assist with intergenerational wealth planning. Our team adopt a joined-up approach, often working with professional advisors to ensure clients assets are protected for their intended purpose and objectives. The team works in close partnership with clients across the firm to assist with future planning and ensuring funds received for care needs are ring-fenced for their intended purpose.

Our Divorce and Family team has experience across the full range of family law specialisms from divorce to prenuptial agreements, and from financial and property issues following relationship breakdown to child arrangements. Our Head of Divorce and Family Law, Nicholas Clough is a trained mediator and collaborative law specialist, therefore ensuring that whatever the scenario, we are able to assist. Our team offers a pragmatic, innovative yet empathetic approach to each client’s circumstances, and ensure that a holistic approach considering other legal requirements in line with their circumstances is considered.

Department Name Email Telephone
Director and Head of Clinical Negligence Mark Slater mark.slater@psg-law.co.uk 07817 262208
Director and Head of Clinical Negligence Chris Gawne chris.gawne@psg-law.co.uk 07875 212532
Head of Court of Protection and Wealth Protection Gareth Williams gareth.williams@psg-law.co.uk 07497 839796
Head of Divorce and Family Law Nicholas Clough nicholas.clough@psg-law.co.uk 07538 385956
Partner, Clinical Negligence Andrew Harrison andrew.harrison@psg-law.co.uk 07984 373688
Partner, Clinical Negligence Grainne Barton grainne.barton@psg-law.co.uk 07931 389559
Partner, Clinical Negligence Joe Eley joe.eley@psg-law.co.uk 07949 439158
Partner, Clinical Negligence Sophie Fox sophie.fox@psg-law.co.uk 07964 354451
Consultant Solicitor, Clinical Negligence Sarah Barclay sarah.barclay@psg-law.co.uk 01253 356051
Consultant Solicitor, Clinical Negligence Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp rosamund.rhodes-kemp@psg-law.co.uk 01223 871542
Partner, Wealth Protection Nina Sperring nina.sperring@psg-law.co.uk 07301 218133
Partner, Clinical Negligence Niall Costello niall.costello@psg-law.co.uk 0282 565 5572
Senior Associate, Wealth Protection Gail Galloway gail.galloway@psg-law.co.uk 07399 781788
Senior Associate, Clinical Negligence Mairin Costello mairin.costello@psg-law.co.uk 0282 565 5572
Senior Associate, Clinical Negligence Sarah Ratcliffe sarah.ratcliffe@psg-law.co.uk 07376 631270
Photo Name Position Profile
Sarah Barclay photo Sarah Barclay Consultant Solicitor, Clinical Negligence
Grainne  Barton photo Grainne Barton Partner, Clinical Negligence
Nicholas Clough photo Nicholas Clough Partner and Head of Divorce and Family Law
Joe Eley photo Joe Eley Partner, Clinical Negligence
Sophie Fox photo Sophie Fox Parnter, Clinical Negligence
Chris Gawne photo Chris Gawne Director and Head of Clinical Negligence
Andrew Harrison photo Andrew Harrison Partner, Clinical Negligence
Victoria Price photo Victoria Price Director and Head of Serious Injury
Sarah  Ratcliffe photo Sarah Ratcliffe Sarah has extensive knowledge and experience of working with clients who have…
Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp photo Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp Consultant Solicitor, Clinical Negligence
Mark Slater photo Mark Slater Director and Head of Clinical Negligence
Gareth Williams photo Gareth Williams Partner, Court of Protection & Wealth Protection
Clinical Negligence - Law Society Accreditation
Family Law - Law Society Accreditation
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