Hugh James is noted for its expanding presence in high-value clinical negligence claims, including complex birth injury and maternal injury matters. Led by Ruth Powell, the team is also recognised for its specialist inquest expertise under Lynda Reynolds, with a growing caseload involving mental health-related and fatal claims.
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- ‘Ruth Powell heads the department and she is fantastic. I have worked with her for many years and she never gets it wrong. She is lovely to work with and gets great results for her clients, who rightfully adore her.'
- ‘They have a great team of lawyers in the clinical negligence department. There is good knowledge and experience which is deployed well. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.’
Practice head
Ruth Powell
Other key lawyers
Lynda Reynolds