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Graysons’ medical negligence department is led by partner, Nikki Yavari, who is noted as being experienced in a range of complex matters, including Erb’s palsy, cauda equina, and birth injury cases.
Nikki, along with solicitors, Jessica Battensby and Andrew Lee are individually recommended solicitors. Some client comments about our medical negligence department are:
“I have worked with Nikki Yavari and Jessica Battensby, and both are very efficient, friendly and helpful.”
“From the initial call, the service was personal and attentive. Once we were taken on as clients, the service was excellent, and we always felt informed of what was going on. It felt like they were on our side and understood us and our motives for pursuing a claim.”
Our personal injury department is led by partner, Jane Cooper, who has “particular expertise in multi-defendant cases and employers and public liability cases”
Jane and partners, Peter Clark and Jonathan West, are listed as recommended lawyers within the department. Some client and peer comments are:
“Friendly, efficient and timely communication.”
“Jane Cooper seeks appropriate input from experts and manages client expectations well, leading to prompt and advantageous settlements.”
Our private client department is led by Laura Cowan, who ‘specialises in probate work’. The department is described as maintaining ‘strong links with numerous local charities’ and ‘frequently working on behalf of vulnerable clients’.
Laura is an individually recommended lawyer. Some client and peer comments are:
“I feel they are continuing to improve all aspects of their business model for the benefit of their clients, which gives us confidence to continue using them.”
“They acted responsibly and with integrity.”
Graysons’ family team, led by partner, Bradie Pell is described as ‘highly professional and efficient’. Bradie is described as ‘outstanding’ and is recommended for her ‘professional and practical advice’. Solicitor, Megan Wroe is said to be ’simply amazing’.
Bradie and Megan are individually recommended solicitors.
Bradie has also received the ‘Next Generation Partner’ accolade for the third consecutive year.
Legal 500 notes that some clients commented:
“Bradie Pell was first class in handling my case. Gave excellent advice. She worked for my best interests and helped with advice and support.”
“Bradie Pell has a thorough knowledge of family law, in particular child access matters. She provided very professional and practical advice in a speedy and down to earth way. Bradie knows how to deal with “difficult” opponents and their lawyers and came up with many practical solutions to difficulties when they arose.”
Peter Clark, managing partner at Graysons says: “Congratulations to everyone for continuing to ensure that we achieve the best possible results for our clients. It is good to see that client comments in this year’s Legal 500 publication reflect our commitment and that our peers have confidence in our work. Thank you to our peers and clients for their comments, which have enabled us to maintain our recommendation in the 2025 rankings”.