Rankeshwar Batta leads the clinical negligence team at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP. The team is well-equipped to handle mental health claims, and cases involving negligent treatment and hospital acquired infections. Ann Houghton is noted for her work on high-profile and complex clinical negligence claims. David Evison is an expert in injury law and has a niche in human rights and inquest matters, often acting for children who have not received adequate care from local authorities. Victoria Fullilove handles a wide array of cases, with a strong focus on complex maximum severity claims.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Rankeshwar Bhatta is a terrific lawyer, with a really good eye for the overall picture, and how to bring claims to an excellent outcome. He is very ably supported by Victoria Fullilove, Senior Associate, who has a terrific client manner, and exudes dedication to her clients' case to steer them to a satisfactory conclusion, with great attention to detail, and appropriate doggedness when resistance is met. ’
‘The firm is distinguished by its strong morality and drive to ensure that a fair and just outcome is secured for clients.’
‘Ann Houghton is an exceptional lawyer and a committed advocate for her clients. Always well prepared, well informed and front-footed in the face of unexpected challenges.'
'The team at Anthony Collins is easily the most caring and diligent injury team that I know of. Nothing is too much trouble and they really do put people before profits. It deals with some of the most tragic and complex cases and work proactively to ensure they get the very best result. The team has fostered a culture of developing great talent in a well-rounded fashion.’
- 'Ann Houghton is the epitome of class. She is intelligent and emphatic and it never ceases to amaze me just how hard she works of her clients.'
‘Rankeshwar Batta strikes me as an extremely competent and caring individual who leaves no stone unturned in attempting to achieve the best possible result for a client whether it is on issues of liability or damages. He has provided clear, specific and comprehensive instructions at each stage of my dealings with him. He is an organised, careful and very diligent solicitor.’
Work highlights
Acting in a medically complex case involving GBS meningitis relating to the birth of the client. The matter progresses in relation to a fully contested quantum trial in 2026.
Achieved a settlement just short of £1 million for a delay in diagnosis of ulcerative colitis leading to a permanent stoma and consequential losses. The claim was the subject of a significant investigation due to the interplay between primary and secondary healthcare providers.
Acted for a claimant, achieving an award for provisional damages and a court settlement of £1,350,000 plus for the claimant who sustained birth injuries in 2009 as a result of failings during delivery resulting in the client suffering from cerebral palsy.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Rankeshwar Batta
Other key lawyers
Ann Houghton; David Evison; Victoria Fullilove