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Band 3

Personal Injury

London (Bar)

7 Years Ranked

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Provided by James Sullivan

UK Bar

Practice Areas

James has a High Court and multi-track practice specialising in all aspects of personal injury and clinical negligence. He has complementary expertise in respect of accidents abroad and insurance fraud. He is very regularly instructed as sole Counsel in cases valued well in excess of £1,000,000.

James’ personal injury practice is focused on cases involving catastrophic and life changing injuries. He has particular expertise in respect of serious brain or head injuries cases (including subtle brain injuries), amputation cases (upper and lower limb), cases involving fusion or joint replacement surgery, and cases involving major psychiatric injuries.

James also has very considerable experience in respect of cases involving rheumatological conditions and non-organic pain cases. His recent and current case load includes cases concerning Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, alleged post-traumatic fibromyalgia, Functional Neurological Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders. He is often instructed in cases where there are elements of fraud, malingering and exaggeration.

James international or cross-border work is focused on accidents abroad. He has extensive experience of Rome II and of handling cases involving the application of foreign law both in terms of liability and quantum. James also has experience of claims involving the application of the EU Motor Insurance Directive

In his clinical negligence practice, James acts principally for claimants. He regularly advises in cases involving complex medical issues, particularly concerning causation.

Visit https://12kbw.co.uk/barristers/james-sullivan/ for further details.

Career

Called 2005, Inner Temple.

Professional Memberships

PIBA, LCLCBA, AvMA.

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UK Bar

Personal Injury - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

James Sullivan is well versed in all areas of personal injury law and is often instructed in high-value claims. He has considerable experience handling brain injury and amputation cases, including those involving allegations of fraud or dishonesty. He is also well regarded for his expertise in non-organic pain claims.

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