The group at Hudgell Solicitors is well-placed to assist its claimant clients with the array of complex clinical matters, including those relating to birth injuries, brain injuries, and amputations, often resulting from surgical negligence. Maria Repanos heads up the team and has capabilities in matters of wrongful birth, brain and spinal injury, and those concerning delayed diagnosis and wrongful treatment. Matthew Gascoyne is considered to be ‘nothing short of exceptional’ and has experience in matters of traumatic brain injury, delayed cancer diagnosis, and fatal cases. Abigail Frudd is ’brilliant with clients’ and Caroline Murgatroyd has specialisms in fatal accidents, and brain and orthopaedic injuries.
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Testimonials
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‘Maria Repanos is a class act. She really cares about her clients, winning their trust and confidence every time.’
‘The standout is Matthew Gascoyne - he provides consummate leadership and provides a glowing example of how to administer a clinical negligence team successfully. He is a very experienced and adept at handling high-value and complex litigation. He has an established reputation in the sector which is wholly deserved and reflects his professionalism and commitment.’
‘Matthew Gascoyne is nothing short of exceptional. Matthew immediately put me and my family at ease when handling our clinical negligence matter. Matthew's diligence and dedication to customer service is unrivalled. He clearly has an in-depth understanding and really goes the extra mile to ensure every detail is looked at. Myself and my family have full confidence in him.’
‘Abigail Frudd is brilliant with clients. She has an ability to cut through the noise of a case to get right to the heart of a matter. Matthew Gascoyne has an ability to build instant rapport with vulnerable clients and is an effective communicator.’
‘Hudgells have a large team, which gives them the ability to manage claims at all levels of complexity.’
‘Matthew Gascoyne is a fantastic lawyer. He is diligent, personable, bright, and responsive.’
Work highlights
Represented the client, a minor, in a case involving birth complications leading to severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, and a diagnosis of cerebral palsy in the child.
Representing over 20 children who suffered harm as a result of surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Represented a teenage boy was left starved of oxygen as doctors tried to stop bleeding following the removal of his tonsils leading to cardiac arrest and a hypoxic and ischaemic brain injury, in securing an admission of breach of duty from a hospital trust in a case which has resulted in changes being made as to how patients are cared for.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Maria Repanos
Other key lawyers
Matthew Gascoyne; Abigail Frudd; Caroline Murgatroyd