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Personal Injury - North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Murphy is a well-respected junior and head of chambers at Parklane Plowden. He handles both industrial disease and catastrophic injury claims, and also has a specialist focus on employers' liability. He represents claimants and defendants, both at first instance and on appeal.
Strengths
James is a superb advocate who is technically strong.
He has a gentle and persuasive manner about him which is super effective.
James is very good at breaking down complex issues for clients and explaining them in simple terms.
He knows personal injury inside out. He is very good on his feet and his cross-examination is excellent.
He is focused on good client care, explaining things to clients in a meaningful and relevant way.
Personal Injury: Industrial Disease - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
James Murphy of Parklane Plowden is an industrial disease specialist with vast experience handling occupational cancer and asbestos-related injury claims. He is also regularly instructed in HAVS and NIHL claims. Cases involving complex issues surrounding causation are one of his key areas of strength.
Strengths
James is extremely knowledgeable and always happy to share his knowledge. His cross-examination of witnesses is some of the best I have seen. He is able to deal with every curveball thrown at him.
James is really experienced and gets to grips with the issues very quickly. He is a very effective advocate.
James is exceptionally good with clients and good to work with. He always goes the extra mile and is really sensible.