Legal Directories
I am recognised by The Legal 500 2022 as a ‘Rising Star’ and by Chambers and Partners 2022 as a ‘Star Associate’.
Sources interviewed described me as:
‘Most helpful in guiding me through an unfamiliar area of law’ and I was noted as having ‘years of relevant experience and can take cases forward and to successful conclusions with vigour’– The Legal 500 2022;
‘Truly outstanding professional – he is willing to go the extra mile and you can always rely on him to ensure clients get justice’ – Chambers and Partners 2022
‘Punching well above my weight’ and as ‘astute and [he] maintains a good grasp of the overview of the case, even when unexpected complications would knock a lesser lawyer off course’ – The Legal 500 2020
‘Amazing – polite, gracious and he’s kept me informed at all times’ – Chambers and Partners 2019
Noted as having ‘a warm approach and a good eye for the important issues‘- The Legal 500 2019; and
I am recognised by The Legal 500 2019 as a ‘next generation lawyer’ and by Chambers and Partners 2020 as a ‘rising star’.
Previous cases
I generally act for clients where a life changing injury has occurred through negligence or where the issues in dispute are particularly complex. These can be everything from road traffic accidents, employment claims or medical negligence. I have acted on behalf of a number of clients who have suffered severe brain injuries resulting in significant ongoing impairment. I am also frequently instructed to represent families where medical negligence has occurred which has resulted in permanent disability or death. In cases where someone has died I am frequently asked to represent the families of the deceased at an inquest.
I am particular passionate about obtaining justice for families when a wrong has occurred and understand that this is often just as important as the financial side.
I have had a number of cases which have been reported in both the regional and national media and I have been interviewed about these appearing on both television and the radio.
Other matters where I have achieved successful outcomes for clients include:
Personal Injury
- Securing a £2million pound settlement for a man left brain damaged after a road traffic accident. The Defendant initially offered just £40,000 alleging that the Claimant was exaggerating his injuries.
- Settling a case for £1.3million on behalf of the family of a man killed by a hit and run driver.
- A substantial confidential sum for a Claimant who suffered a traumatic brain injury following a road traffic accident.
- Acting for Keith Tarry in a high profile claim against easyJet.
- £450,000 for a protected party who suffered a brain injury after his a chair he was sitting on collapsed.
- Settling a ‘secondary victim’ case two weeks before trial. Liability was denied on the basis that the Claimant had no right in law to damages but despite this, a favourable settlement was achieved.
- Settling a claim on behalf of a young woman who suffered a spinal injury at work. Settlement achieved despite liability being denied.
- Obtaining £225,000 for a client who seriously injured his back during unsafe lifting practices at work.
- Acting for a client who suffered severe pelvic, wrist and head injuries after a fall from height at work.
- A six figure claim on behalf of three daughters after their mother was killed in a road traffic accident.
Medical Negligence
- Concluding a claim at a settlement meeting before trial for £3.5 million where the Claimant, a young boy, suffered a significant brain injury after a brain abscess was missed by his GP.
- A six figure sum plus an apology on behalf of the family of a woman who died in hospital after mismanagement of a stomach ulcer.
- Obtaining a substantial six figure sum for a woman going blind though medical negligence.
- Settling a chronic pain claim in the Claimant’s favour two days into a four-day trial.
- Settlement and an apology on behalf of the family of a woman who died after a delay in diagnosing sepsis.
- Acting on behalf of the estate of a father who died as a result of a delay in diagnosing bowel cancer. The case was defended vigorously throughout but the settlement was achieved before trial.
Inquests
- Oscar Riley – a two year old who died after a brain tumour was not identified by medical professionals treating him – pro bono
- Reece Lapina Amarelle – who took his own life after he was discharged from a secure unit. A successful civil claim was later pursued.
- Catherine Robinson – a finding of neglect against a health trust who failed to provide appropriate treatment to a woman who later took her own life. Civil claim ongoing.
- Marcella Watson – a 16 year old girl who took her own life after failings in mental health treatment. The Coroner concluded that there were missed opportunities to intervene. Civil claim ongoing.
Human Rights
- Article 2 (right to life) claims on behalf of the family of Reece Lapina Amarelle
- Article 3 (torture & degrading treatment) & Art 8 (private & family life) group action claims on behalf of more than 70 family members of David Fuller’s mortuary victims. Ongoing.
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
Client feedback
“We want to take the opportunity to say the biggest thank you for helping T in winning his case, particularly your diligence and expertise in turning a dire situation into a success, which now allows us as a family the stability we need.”
“From the start to the final end result we found [Ben Davey and Alex Brown] to be professional, precise, communicative and very knowledgeable in their field of expertise. Little or nothing was too much for them, they accommodated our every need especially in terms of visiting our home to oversee business since my husband was housebound with little mobility due to a serious accident at work.”