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Hugh James

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Hugh James is well regarded for its ‘exceptional reputation in group litigation’, with key expertise in military claims litigation, product liability matters, and human rights litigation, often with an international component. Complex industrial disease cases are another strength of the team. Practice head Neil Stockdale, praised for his 'consummate professionalism’, is skilled at handling a range of competition and consumer law claims. Stockdale heads the practice alongside Mark Harvey, who specialises in product liability claims. Stephanie Eedy and James Gibson focus on complex environmental nuisance matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ’‘This firm has an exceptional reputation in group litigation.’

  • ‘Kathryn Singh and James Gibson. Both knowledgeable, tactically astute, and calm under pressure.’

  • ‘Hugh James is vastly experienced at bringing group actions. They have brought many more group actions than any other firm. They provide an excellent client service and achieve fantastic results.’

  • ‘Simon Ellis is an excellent and tenacious lawyer. James Gibson is very easy to deal with and pragmatic. Stephen Webber is a brilliant leader of the team who combines a great intellect with composure. ’

  • ‘Stephanie Eedy has considerable experience in environmental group litigation and negotiations/conduct of litigation.'

  • ‘Preeminent group litigation firm for personal injury claims with particular experience in industrial disease and military claims. ’

Key clients

  • Abbott & others v Ministry of Defence
  • Jayne Battye & others v WR Berkley Syndicate Management Limited
  • Mitchell & others v Barts Health NHS Trust & others – QB-2022-002005 - Calea group action
  • Andrews & Others –v- Kronospan Limited (The Chirk Nuisance Group Litigation)
  • Armstrong & others v Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy - - group action claim relating to the “Homefire” smokeless fuel plant previously owned and operated by British Coal and Coal Products Limited
  • Aymes & Others v Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
  • Phoenix & Others –v- Walleys Quarry Limited

Work highlights

Acting for over 7000 and serving members of the armed forces in relation to claims for noise induced hearing loss. Securing landmark ‘Matrix’ agreement in July 2024.
Acting on behalf of clients in group claim relating to of parenteral nutrition bags.
Acting for multiple clients in a group action professional negligence claim against SSB Law primarily concerning their widely publicised mishandling of cavity wall insulation claims.

Practice head

Neil Stockdale; Mark Harvey

Other key lawyers

Stephanie Eedy; James Gibson; Simon Ellis