Freeths LLP is known for its depth of experience in catastrophic injury claims, maternity and obstetric claims, delay in diagnosis and misdiagnoses, surgical errors, incorrect treatment, and inquests. Jane Williams, Karen Reynolds, and Jane Goulding head up the practice group. Williams is head of clinical negligence and is renowned for her specialism on complex surgical, oncology and brain injury cases. Goulding leads on the personal injury front and devotes much of her practice to handling brain injury and spinal cord injury cases for adults and children. Esteemed practitioner Paul Balen remains extremely highly regarded for his mediation work in the space. Gemma Bedford and Jessica Atkin are other important contacts within the wider group.
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‘Gemma Bedford has been outstanding, responsive to our concerns. Always being courteous and reassuring, which I've found invaluable, at the worst possible time in my life. Gemma has always met my worries, frustrations and feelings of utter helplessness with such kindness and compassion. It genuinely feels like it really matters to her that we seek some honesty and justice for our daughters death. Steading us throughout this horrendous ordeal, which we will be eternally grateful for.’
‘All the way through our case we felt as though it was important to Freeths, that our opinions mattered, and we were valued. All of the hard work was done for us and the team made everything feel so easy and simple. We were contacted mainly by email and phone, and it meant that we could easily communicate with the team when needed. They knew exactly what they were doing and did everything really efficiently! ’
‘We haven’t worked with a lawyer before Freeths but couldn’t have wished for anyone better to work with. Gemma Bedford was so understanding and empathetic through a really difficult time for us and we found her so easy to chat to, like a friend. She’s an amazing, fun, friendly person who made us feel like we were in safe hands. We’d 100% recommend Gemma!’
‘The team talked about my case at each step, and then fed their opinions back to me. Always very honest about my options. They had access to many experts for their opinion.’
‘Adrian Denton from Freeths handles me and my case expertly. I was full of emotion when discussing what happened. Adrian was professional, honest and showed empathy at every point.'
‘Jessica went beyond and above to help me. She secured me pro bono advice through the firm and gained permission to do this. She also used her and the firm's contacts to secure Counsel's representation. I had a conference before the hearing g and was able to establish a rapport with Counsel in advance of the hearing.'
‘Very friendly and helpful staff.’
‘A known practice in this field with determination to pursue their client's interests.’
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Practice head
Jane Williams; Karen Reynolds; Jane Goulding
Other key lawyers
Paul Balen; Gemma Bedford; Adrian Denton; Jessica Atkin