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Chambers & Partners 2008
This firm enters the tables this year after winning acclaim
for its bespoke personal injury department from numerous industry
sources. The small team offers expertise in a variety of claimant
matters and has recently acted in some high-profile cases.
For example, it led a workplace injury case through to the
Court of Appeal. The team features on several key panels and
consequently attracts a wide range of clients
In a recent high profile High Court judgment, Amanda Stevens
was described by the Senior Costs Judge as being "particularly
impressive and experienced".
Legal 500 Directory 2007
Charles Russell LLP is a genuine heavyweight in the clinical
negligence field with a team of partners whose breadth of
experience few can rival. Richard Vallance heads the team
and has been involved in groundbreaking cases since the late
1980s. Other partners of note include Amanda Stevens
and Stephanie Code. The firm handles a high level of birth
injury claims, recently winning a £5.8m settlement for
an eight-year-old with cerebral palsy. Other matters include
claims related to child fatalities, plus misdiagnosis and
delay in treatment claims, as well as general surgery and
spinal matters.
Legal 500 Directory 2006
Charles Russell LLP's 'effective' clinical negligence team
is headed by Richard Vallance. Clients appreciate his skills
and 'ability to achieve positive results in style', whilst
fellow practitioners regard him as 'one of the best clinical
negligence solicitors in the business'. The experienced Stephanie
Code also wins praise, as does rising star Edwina Rawson who
is 'very conscientious, excellent with clients and gaining
an enviable reputation for her quantum skills'. Another up
and coming talent is Stephanie Prior who is 'earmarked for
great things'.
Chambers & Partners 2006 - Litigation (Guildford Office)
The litigation team comprises about 16 lawyers, divided into
specialist teams including commercial dispute resolution,
property litigation, contentious construction, corporate recovery,
contested trust and probate and personal injury. Clients
value the "London quality on a local level" and
the "face-to face contact with the partners". The
team, known by commentators for its "traditional approach"
handles a variety of litigation work for a national client
base.
Legal 500 Directory 2005
"The Legal 500 directory of top law firms cites Charles
Russell as a leading practice in the South East" and
recommends Amanda Stevens
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