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Personal Injury - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Brian Cummins is often instructed to act for claimants and their families in a range of complex personal injury matters. He has extensive experience of handling catastrophic and serious injury claims involving amputations and brain injuries. He is also called upon to act in group litigation proceedings.
Strengths
A robust operator who is not fazed by the unpredictable and sometimes sharp-elbowed nature of litigation, Brian cuts through long-winded detail to grasp the key issues.
Brian Cummins is an all-rounder who is very capable in conference with clients and experts. He is a persuasive advocate and has quite a formidable presence.
Brian is an exceptional barrister with a vast wealth of knowledge and experience. He is always readily available and his drafting is of the highest level, as are his advocacy and client care skills.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Brian Cummins has a long history of involvement in prominent inquests involving rail and manufacturing. More recently, he has acted for core participants in the Infected Blood Inquiry.
Strengths
Brian Cummins works hard.
Brian's strength is that he is so able to gain the trust of his clients; they love talking to him, and he is incredibly down to earth and has great rapport.