UK Guide 2026 : Wales
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Hugh James
Hugh James is a top ranked firm for clinical negligence with the most recommended individuals in Wales as well as being one of the largest practices in the UK. Our lawyers are highly experienced and can provide a wide range of specialist services, representing individuals and their families who have suffered injury, illness or death as a result of negligent medical treatment.
Hugh James continues to act as the sole advisor for the Community Health Councils in Wales and enjoy the enviable position of direct referrals from other solicitors and doctors due to its significant reputation in this area.
We can advise on all aspects of a claim, which includes social services involvement, financial advice and rehabilitation. A range of qualified staff including a former midwife, nurse executives, welfare benefits advisors, medical records officers and social workers are part of the team to ensure clients have the best possible outcomes.
AVMA, the clinical negligence charity, and the Solicitors Regulatory Authority recognise us as experts in clinical negligence.
Stephen Webber, Head of the Claimant Division is also the chairman of the Society of Clinical Injury Lawyers (SCIL) which is a society that supports over 1000 clinical negligence specialist firms operating in the post Jackson era. He is leading negotiations with the Department of Health relating to fixed recoverable fees.
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Hugh James is a standout firm with an impressive bench of highly skilled practitioners who tackle a heavy caseload of complex and high-value clinical negligence mandates. The group demonstrates particular prowess in claims concerning surgical error and delayed diagnosis, with further experience of cases involving spinal and brain injuries.
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High James offer excellent communication with experts and they can anticipate defence challenges.
They are a professional and experienced outlet who have quality solicitors at a range of levels that work well together. Overall, they have a positive and strong team.
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Steve Webber is the doyen of catastrophic clinical negligence claims.
He dominates this field with a combination of exceptional technical knowledge, worldly wisdom, strategic brilliance and complete devotion to his clients as human beings.
Stephen is a perfect gentleman and a great leader and solicitor. He knows the market inside out.
She combines operational skill with great warmth and empathy for her clients. She approaches and resolves their problems from the perspective of the real world.
Rhian Parsons is absolutely one of the best and most experienced litigators around, with bags of common sense and excellent judgement.
Gareth Beard has a growing reputation for his clinical negligence practice. He is knowledgeable in a range of areas that includes brain, spinal and nerve injuries, as well as cases concerning diagnostic and treatment delays.
He is a supremely able solicitor who, with quiet but ruthless skill and determination, steers his clients to exceptional results.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
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Practice area: Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
Location: North West
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Practice area: Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
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