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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‘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.’
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.
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