Chambers UK testimonials
The Wigan-based group continues to develop a strong name in the region and is well equipped to advise on a full range of clinical negligence matters. Brain injury cases and fatal claims remain core areas of strength for the practice, but it also has in-depth experience in matters concerning birth injury, cosmetic surgery and delays in diagnosis. As well as this, it is frequently called upon to handle claims against care homes and is seeing an increasing number of instructions relating to dental negligence claims.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2012)
Louise Griffiths heads the team and is a popular figure with clients due to her 'straightforward and down-to-earth approach.' She predominantly concentrates on high-value brain injury claims, but is well versed in a range of clinical negligence matters, including orthopaedic issues, failures to diagnose cancer and mismanaged surgical procedures.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2012)
Louise Griffiths heads the team and is described as ‘proactive and very knowledgeable.’ She maintains a strong focus on high-value brain injury cases, and remains active on pro bono work through her panel membership of Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA).
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2011)
‘They are sympathetic to the needs of their clients, but equally they give good and honest advice, even if you don’t want to hear it’.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2011)
This firm offers a full service on clinical negligence, encompassing both small and large claims. It has broad experience in the area, having handled cosmetic surgery, care home, birth injury and delay in diagnosis claims. The team is described as ‘very client-focused.’
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2011)
Louise Griffiths has recently taken over the leadership of the clinical negligence team, a move that is boosting the group's reputation and attracting more high-value claims to the firm.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2010)
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2010)
This wide-ranging practice is noted for the high quality of its instructions and all-round efficiency.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2010)
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2010)
While this group was once best known for handling CFA cases, the nature of Stephensons’ clinical negligence department has changed; the team is now moving more towards handling cases that are funded by insurers. Peers report that “the firm is attracting quite a lot of work.” It is best known for handling large brain injury claims. Heading the team of two partners and three solicitors, Louise Griffiths “has excellent grass-roots knowledge and manages her team very well.” She is also praised for being easily approachable.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2009)
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2009)
The firm is developing a very good reputation in the market and attracts clients from all over the UK as a result of its willingness to handle Conditional Fee Arrangement (CFA) cases. In the past year the lawyers have advised on more than 30 cases and won awards that reach into the millions. The team is held in high regard for its expertise in brain injury and fatal claims. The key contact for clinical negligence matters is Louise Griffiths.
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2008)
(The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2008)
