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Personal Injury - North Eastern (Bar)

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Band 1
Individual Editorial

Richard Copnall is known for his commanding presence at trial and in negotiations, making him a powerful representative for clients. He principally acts in high-value catastrophic injury cases, though he also represents clients facing psychological injuries. He is able to draw on his scientific background when advising on cases with complex technical elements.

Strengths

Richard Copnall is a very able and highly experienced advocate.


Inquests & Public Inquiries - The Regions (Bar)

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Band 1
Individual Editorial

Richard Copnall draws strength to his inquests practice through his experience of handling clinical negligence cases. He has a varied practice but is particularly adept at handling inquests that involve allegations of medical negligence, typically representing bereaved family members.

Strengths

Richard is quite a formidable operator.

Richard Copnall is a very solid performer.


Professional Negligence - Northern (Bar)

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Band 2
Individual Editorial

Richard Copnall of Parklane Plowden has a noteworthy practice focusing on claims of negligence brought against social workers.

Strengths

Richard has a well-presented style; he balanced the assertiveness wanted from the client, and was also fair on the other side.


Clinical Negligence - North Eastern (Bar)

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Band 2
Individual Editorial

Richard Copnall earns considerable praise for his work in clinical inquests that lead to civil claims. His matters include cases concerning failures of hospital staff to provide appropriate care, as well as failures to properly monitor patients with mental health issues. He possesses a strong command of misdiagnosis issues.

Strengths

Richard is sharp and meticulous with a real eye for forensic detail. He is always well prepared and strategic in his thinking. A real asset on any case involving technical or evidential complexity.

I felt that he was well prepared. I was impressed by his advocacy style and how the case was presented.

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