Steered by the experienced Ruth Powell, the team at Hugh James is described as having ‘specialised expertise and experience in the medicolegal field’, managing a range of birth and brain injury mandates. Gemma Osgood is a key figure in the practice, lauded for being ’empathetic and efficient’, and has recently been involved in complex cerebral palsy claims.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team are incredible. They go out of their way to ensure that they can help you. They put a lot of research into cases before they take them on and are extremely honest.’

  • ‘Gemma Osgood is the most empathetic and efficient solicitor I have ever met. She updates us non-stop, is always 10 steps ahead and lays out the plan in advance so you know which way you are heading.’

  • ‘I have worked with Gemma Osgood and find her very professional but easy going, someone I can reach out to for advice and support if there is any area of the case that is worrying for me.’

  • ‘High degree of specialised expertise and experience in the medicolegal field. Excellent case management, with efficient processing of relevant material and arrangement of case discussions prior to trial.’

  • ‘The instructing solicitors demonstrate expertise, dedication, and efficiency. Their ability to master briefs regarding complex medical cases is praiseworthy. Excellent and empathic engagement with both the instructed experts and claimants/defendants. I commend Emily Andrews and Pauline Roberts.’

  • ‘I find the solicitors are knowledgeable and responsive. They are able to understand complex clinical issues, particularly as relevant to their clients.’

Practice head

Ruth Powell

Other key lawyers

Gemma Osgood; Emily Andrews; Pauline Roberts