Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s practice for defendant-side personal injury and clinical negligence claims has its main hub at the firm’s Ipswich office. The team handles high-value claims for large companies. ‘Proactive, efficient and insightful’ practice head Nicola Lashmar jointly oversees the broader corporate claims team and specialises in crisis management. Louise Bland leads corporate claims alongside Lashmar and draws on vast experience in defendant personal injury work. Paul Coppin is another key figure to note when it comes to defendant personal injury, routinely leading on high profile, complex and multijurisdictional claims. At a more junior level, Elisa Vanhinsbergh is also frequently involved in this area.
Personal injury and clinical negligence: defendant in East Anglia
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Praxisleiter:
Nicola Lashmar
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Louise Bland; Paul Coppin; Elisa Vanhinsbergh
Referenzen
‘An outstanding team lead by Nicola Lashmar. They maintain a strong personal injury presence in their Ipswich office and this office services the corporate clients of Eversheds Sutherland (some of whom are very large corporations). In this sense they differ from the other leading PI firms and this makes them a niche practice. Because they service corporate clients they a very strong commercial and client-centred approach. Their knowledge and expertise at all levels of personal injury are a match for the well-known PI firms who I act for. ’
‘Nicola Lashmar is a truly outstanding personal injury lawyer. She is brilliant with commercial clients who appreciate her tactically astute approach to litigation. She has certain specialisms which are not matched by any other player in the market. She is a true „litigator’s litigator“.’
‘Specialist and in-depth knowledge of the gas supply & services industry, making them a valuable resource for insurers insuring &.or marking for clients in that sector.’
Kernmandanten
ADT Fire & Security plc
Autoliv B.V. & Co KG
Alstrom
Batley Multi Academy Trust
Biffa Waste Services Limited
Booking.com Transport Limited
Buzz Group
Carbot Corporation
Cash Access UK Limited
EDF Energy
G4S
GE Aerospace
GE Vernona
GE Healthcare
Gov Facility Services Limited
Govia Thameslink
Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South
Leeds Trinity University
Liverpool Victoria General Insurance
Medical Research Council
Maersk Logistics & Services UK Limited
Molson Coors Brewing Co (UK) Limited
MSA Safety
National Grid plc
National Grid Electricity Distribution
National Grid Insurance Company Limited
Natural Environment Research Council
Northern Gas Networks Limited
Pall Corporation
Riverstone Management Limited
Tarmac Trading Limited
Thames Water Utilities Limited
Turner Court
UK Research Innovation
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised in a case involving a claimant who sustained serious brain injury following an RTA.
- Advised the Insurance and Reinsurance Legacy Association on its strategic response to the Government Consultation Paper on Limitation Law in Child Sexual Abuse Claims following the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
- Aadvised an international car hire company on its potential liabilities and insurance coverage in respect of fatalities and injuries arising from accidents across multiple jurisdictions.
Kennedys
The insurance specialist firm Kennedys is a go-to firm for clinical negligence defence work, and the Cambridge office houses some of the foremost practitioners in the region and country. Robert Tobin leads the department and has a strong track record handling complex clinical negligence claims. Amanda Mead is a key contact for NHS Resolution and client partner to a number of NHS organisations within East Anglia. Specialist in all areas of clinical negligence and healthcare law, Camilla Long is a further name to note, and both Ross Bell and Samantha Williams are both key names within the team.
Praxisleiter:
Robert Tobin
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Amanda Mead; Camilla Long; Samantha Williams; Ross Bell
Referenzen
‘Kennedys‘ Cambridge office is a pleasure to work with. They are experienced and knowledgeable and have excellent judgment.’
‘Robert Tobin is a brilliant leader, thoughtful and intelligent. Camilla Long is empathetic to the clinicians and a good tactician.’
Kernmandanten
NHS Resolution
Mills & Reeve LLP
As part of its nationwide medical malpractice offering, the Norwich-based group at Mills & Reeve LLP routinely assists insurers with coverage issues, as well as defending professional insureds. In Norwich, Matthew Wilson, Nathan Jones, Peter Lennon, and Claire Loveday are key contacts within the team.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Matthew Wilson; Nathan Jones; Peter Lennon; Claire Loveday