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Personal injury: claimant

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Hugh James

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Hugh James acts on a wide spectrum of serious injury, industrial disease, military, and abuse cases, with cross-office collaboration across London and Cardiff. Alan Collins leads the firm’s abuse-related work and continues to act in sensitive, high-profile claims both domestically and internationally. The London personal injury offering is growing under the leadership of Kevin Grealis, who brings expertise in complex crossover injury and clinical negligence matters. Mary Mulhall heads the asbestos work in the South East, and Phoebe Osborne is a key figure in regional asbestos litigation. The team frequently collaborates with support groups and charities across the personal injury and disease landscape.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team are renowned for their experience in group litigation involving personal injury claims.'

  • 'Phoebe Osborne handled the complex case with professionalism and empathy. She and her team were always there advising and trying to push the case forward. It was a very protracted case because of delaying tactics from the defendants. Every question was answered promptly and clearly and the legal arguments explained. We were always made to feel valued and heard.'

  • 'They have acted and continue to work on ground-breaking cases particularly in relation to industrial disease.’

  • ‘Phoebe Osborne is exceptional in the Asbestos Team and goes the extra mile for her clients.’

  • 'The child abuse compensation team at Hugh James have considerable experience and expertise. They are among the market leaders.'

  • 'Alan Collins is the partner leading the team. He has enormous experience having been in many of the most high profile cases over the years.'

Practice head

Mark Harvey; Cari Sowden-Taylor ; Ciaran McCabe; Kathryn Singh; Simon Ellis; Richard Green; Alan Collins

Other key lawyers

Kevin Grealis; Mary Mulhall; Phoebe Osborne