Personal injury
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This “top-quality outfit” consists of “real professionals” who
“know exactly what they are doing,” clients report. The personal
injury team boasts a depth of understanding that belies its size
and a caseload that ranges from road traffic and transport accident
claims to brain and spinal injury matters. Rodney Nelson-Jones garners praise as “one of the
best litigators around” and is admired for his “fantastic client
care.” He specialises in industrial disease issues, although he is
developing a reputation in the context of air crash claims.
Peter Williams, an authority on asbestos
and fatal accident suits, “excels at unravelling knotty legal
problems,” clients observe. - Chambers UK,
2008
Rodney Nelson-Jones is "one of the
finest personal injury solicitors in the country" who possesses a
"fearsome legal brain." He heads the firm's asbestos disease team
that has recovered £7 million of damages in the past year. Debuting
in the tables this year with exceptional client feedback is the
"efficient and hard-working" Peter Williams - Chambers UK,
2007
The 'talented' and 'untiring' Jill
Greenfield…has raised the firm's profile in brain and spinal
injuries...high-profile team members include department head
Rodney Nelson-Jones, who is 'likeable',
'dedicated' and 'astute'; and the 'thorough and meticulous'
Paul McNeil - The Legal 500,
2007
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What our clients say
"I know that after the initial
diagnosis of Mick's mesothelioma, the last thing we wanted was a
legal battle adding to the stress of what we were already dealing
with but you have handled the case so quickly and efficiently that
we were not inconvenienced in any way at all. We are extremely
impressed with the service you have provided (I'm not easily
impressed by much!). It was so reassuring at the time to know that
Mick could now get the specialist care and equipment he needed
during his illness." Lilian Wright - in respect
of her husband, Michael.
"Money is of little compensation for a loved one's health,
however, it has certainly helped immensely in so many ways. We have
been somewhat surprised with the ease to which you have managed the
process, especcially given the geographical differences."
Tony Brown's family
Legal Directories - earlier recognition
Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP is known for its work with claims of
maximum severity. Partner Paul
McNeil, who heads the department, is 'very committed to his
work and goes the extra mile to get the right outcome'. He is
held in high esteem by fellow lawyers and is regarded by some as
one of the country's top clinical negligence solicitors. - The
Legal 500, 2006
With a growing reputation for being leaders in cutting-edge work
Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP has recently established a specialist
brain injury and spinal unit. It is headed by the ‘committed and
efficient’ Jill Greenfield who joined the
firm from Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP. Greenfield is
representing victims of terrorist attacks and is working to
persuade the government to introduce a new scheme to provide
financial assistance to British citizens injured by terrorism
whilst abroad. The ‘vastly experienced’ Rodney Nelson-Jones and
fellow partner Peter Williams were
involved in the pleural plaques test cases heard in the Court of
Appeal in November 2005. - The Legal 500, 2006
"They are my firm of choice for personal injury work," one
client reviewed this full-service firm. This sentiment is repeated
by many sources who praise the team's "thorough knowledge of both
law and medicine." The firm maintains a niche PI practice that is
arguably best known for asbestos work. For example, the team
recently acted for a claimant in the high-profile pleural plaques
litigation heard in the House of Lords. The team also covers
matters including industrial and road traffic accidents as well as
transport disasters. The firm has recently launched a specialist
brain and spinal injury unit. - Chambers UK, 2006
The firms, and Andrew Morgan in
particular, is taking an active role in law reforms regarding
industrial disease success fee negotiations - The Legal 500,
2005
Assistant Samantha Critchley is
considered a rising star - Clinical Negligence: Claimant - The
Legal 500, 2005
'The only City firm with a genuine commitment to Claimant
Personal Injury work' - The Legal 500
'Rodney Nelson-Jones has been quoted as 'an outstanding figure
of national renown' - The Legal 500, 2004
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