Operating out of Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, the department at Freeths LLP have been commended for its ability to ‘expertly guide clients through complex litigation’. Co-leading the clinical negligence team, Jane Williams handles an array of cases consisting of highly complex maternity, obstetric, birth injury and delayed diagnosis claims. Alongside her, clinical negligence co-head Karen Reynolds specialises in complex medical issues associated with spinal cord injuries, brain damage and gynaecological matters. Heading up the national personal injury team, Jane Goulding is a specialist in brain injury and spinal cord cases for children. In the clinical negligence team, Paul Balen is noted for his work in mediation, while Gemma Bedford, Jessica Atkin and Adrian Denton assist on maternity, birth injury and fatality cases. With a focus on brain injuries arising from road traffic accidents, Claire Hallam is a key contact within the personal injury team.
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‘Very helpful team. Very sympathetic and understanding.'
- 'Jessica Atkin and Jane Williams were a strong team working collaboratively to deliver outstanding customer service.'
‘The team at Freeths set themselves apart from their competition through their willingness to innovate and the level to which they care for their clients. They go above and beyond to secure positive outcomes for their clients, going beyond just the law by also helping them on their journey to healing physically and mentally. They expertly guide their clients through complex litigation with a keen eye on securing exceptional outcomes, being willing to think outside the box to achieve this where needed.’
‘I have worked extensively with Jane Williams and she is a true powerhouse in the profession. She is an expert litigator who deals with the most complex of matters, taking innovative approaches to cases and encouraging her team to do the same. She is an adept negotiator, always focused on the needs of her clients, who is able to cut to the point and adopt pragmatic approaches to secure exceptional outcomes. There is no safer pair of hands in the claimant practice when it comes to clinical negligence litigation.'
‘Jane Goulding is an exceptional solicitor. Her work is always focused on achieving an excellent outcome for her clients. She is an extremely effective communicator and achieves excellent settlements for her clients.’
‘Gemma Bedford deals with the most harrowing and difficult cases in a very sensitive way, whilst ensuring that the clients get the best legal advice and service. This is a difficult balance and Gemma navigates this with aplomb.'
‘Claire Hallam has fantastic attention to detail and works hard to get the best results for clients. Thanks to her experience and expertise in the PI area, she knows the expert market well and secures the best evidence for her clients.’
'Very understanding and very patient taking time to fully explain processes and reasons.'
'The team was just excellent at all levels and their approach was very professional, and we were kept informed and engaged throughout the process.'
'Jane Williams: Jane was amazing in her approach throughout the case process, and she kept us well informed, and despite her very busy schedule and other commitments.'
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Practice head
Jane Williams; Karen Reynolds; Jane Goulding
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Paul Balen; Gemma Bedford; Jessica Atkin; Adrian Denton; Claire Hallam