Chambers Review
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Personal Injury: Industrial Disease - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
John Williams is instructed in the leading industrial disease cases in the country. He is an expert in claims concerning mesothelioma, noise-induced hearing loss and stress at work. He also has substantial expertise in handling fatal and psychiatric injury claims. He receives a steady stream of instructions from insurance companies and other clients.
Strengths
John Williams has a keen legal mind and not only identifies the issues but is able to distinguish the most salient ones to secure the best results.
His experience is unmatched in disease litigation. He provides clear and comprehensive advice for clients.
He is excellent on the detail of a case and on analysis of the issues.
He is an excellent counsel.
Personal Injury - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
John Williams is an authority on occupational illness litigation, with a pre-eminent asbestos disease and catastrophic injury defence practice. He has extensive experience in psychiatric injury, fatal accidents and complex workplace injury claims. He is sought after by major insurers for representation in the higher courts.
Strengths
John Williams has excellent attention to detail and a great knowledge of liability and quantum issues. He provides clear, concise and practical advice.
When it comes to complicated, sensitive, high-value matters of reputational importance to the client, John Williams is a first-choice candidate. He is a superb advocate.
John has a forensic and analytical mind. He is an outstanding tactician who is brilliant on his feet.