Case studies
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Successful claim for injury caused by use of non-dissolvable sutures to repair vaginal tear sustained during childbirth
We have successfully settled a claim for a young mother who sustained a second-degree tear during the birth of her baby, which was erroneously sutured with non-dissolvable suture material.
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Successful claim for patient with retained wire after hip resurfacing surgery
Our client underwent a hip resurfacing procedure under the care of orthopaedic surgeon, Sarah Muirhead-Allwood, on a private basis in October 2012.
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Successful compensation claim for crush injuries sustained at Canadian airport
Our client sustained crush injuries to his legs while sitting in a wheelchair between two motorised buggies at Vancouver Airport. He had been assisted off the flight as he was unwell when the driver of one of these buggies lost control and collided with him.
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Successful conclusion to High Court grazing rights claim
We acted for the owners of a property over which a claim was made for grazing rights (profits à prendre). The neighbouring landowners own a farm used for rearing polo ponies. They claimed grazing rights over our clients' land during the spring and summer months.
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Successful defence of RCVS in appeal before Privy Council
Our professional regulation team successfully defended an appeal before the judicial committee of the Privy Council which was brought on the grounds that there was an appearance of bias in the procedures of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for determining disciplinary complaints.
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Successful recovery following fatal cycling accident
Our personal injury team represented the wife of a man who was killed in a cycling accident in the Peak District when a motorbike lost control on a corner and hit him head on.
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Successful restoration to the register
Mr L had been removed from the register of a large UK regulator in March 2004 following a hearing in relation to numerous allegations that he had allowed and encouraged members of staff at his practice to undertake clinical procedures when they were prohibited from doing so.
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Successful settlement against NHS trust following delayed diagnosis of epidural abscess
Our clinical negligence team has achieved a substantial six-figure settlement following a failure to diagnose and treat an extensive epidural abscess.
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Successfully defending claim on behalf of insurer
The policy holder was on board a flight to the US when he was taken seriously ill. On landing he was transferred to hospital where he was treated for a pulmonary embolism. A claim in excess of £70,000 was later submitted to the insurer for medical and repatriation expenses.
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Supermarket defects
We acted for the institutional owner of part of a large shopping centre in Sussex.
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Supermarket employee awarded £20,000 in damages for chest injuries
We assisted a male supermarket employee in recovering £20,000 in damages for injuries that he sustained at work. He slipped on a spillage left in situ and fell against a counter sustaining rib injuries.
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Supervising multi-faceted bank recovery claim
We acted for an overseas bank in relation to a legal charge over two commercial properties in Barking which are valued together at approximately £6 million.
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Support for cyclist injured in car collision
Our client, a male cyclist, was injured when a driver pulled out from a junction to his left and collided with him as he was cycling along a main road to work. The conditions were dry and bright and the cyclist had right of way.
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Supporting CGU International Insurance
Our property and dispute resolution departments worked together to support CGU International Insurance in relation to a property in Croydon occupied by Alders Department Stores, which had gone into administration.
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Supporting multi-national business on UK restructuring
We represented a global corporate in relation to the restructuring of its UK operations and the impact of this on its UK registered defined benefit scheme.
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Suspension for registrant who allowed a non-qualified person to undertake work
Our professional regulation team acted for a regulator in misconduct proceedings in which it was alleged that a registrant had allowed or failed to prevent a non-qualified person from undertaking work that only registrants were permitted to perform.
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Swab retained post-operatively
We acted for a client who underwent major pelvic exenteration surgery for vaginal cancer during which a swab was left in situ.
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Tata-Boeing joint venture establishes aerospace facility in Hyderabad
Our corporate and commercial teams advised Tata on its joint venture with Boeing, establishing Tata Boeing Aerospace to co-produce Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter fuselages and other aerostructures.
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Teenager awarded compensation after riding accident involving unsuitable horse
We advised and obtained damages for a teenager who was taken out for a ride by a family friend who was an experienced horseman.
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Temporary suspension of registrant for serious professional misconduct
Members of the team successfully represented a regulator in relation to proceedings brought against a registrant, Mr J, alleging serious professional misconduct.
