Hugh James environmental law testimonials
This Welsh firm handles matters
throughout the UK and is well known for advising on group and
multiparty actions and judicial reviews of government and local
authority decisions. It is particularly highly regarded for its
work on nuisance-related claims. It is also frequently called upon
to handle personal injury matters in areas such as waste sites and
industrial premises, airports, and highway works.
Key individuals: Practice head
Neil
Stockdale enjoys an excellent reputation for his expertise in
personal injury and property damage matters. He draws much praise
from the market, with sources saying: "He really inspires
confidence: he's hugely personable and communicates in an clear,
efficient and jargon-free way." Gwen Evans is
highly regarded for acting on behalf of local communities in group
actions relating to pollution and nuisance matters. Also, she wins
praise for her "excellent client skills."
Chamber UK
2012
Hugh James is a Welsh firm with
expertise in advising on large multiparty actions, judicial reviews
and nuisance-related claims.
Head of environment Neil
Stockdale is recognised for his in-depth knowledge of personal
injury and property damage issues. Gwen Evans is
held in high esteem for handling group actions on behalf of local
communities affected by pollution and nuisance matters."
Chambers UK 2011
This firm is renowned for its outstanding work
on environmental nuisance claims and impresses clients with its
skills in identifying the crucial elements of a case”
"Approachable
and determined," Neil
Stockdale is lauded as a "lateral thinker - he's aware of what
is going on and of various avenues that could be taken." His
practice includes acting on personal injury and property blight
claims against major public utilities and government bodies."
"Gwen
Evans is "knowledgeable, courteous and very much on the ball."
She has recently acted in a number of residents actions involving
various forms of environmental nuisance."
Chambers
2010
This firm is renowned for its
outstanding work on environmental nuisance claims and impresses
clients with its skills in identifying the crucial elements of a
case. In addition to being one of a very small band of law firms
willing to take on the biggest cases in contentious claims, the
team also wins praise for successfully mediating disputes thanks to
its clear communication skills. The fast-expanding practice has
lately been at the forefront of dealing with cases concerning
landfill and waste sites, and it continues to act for a
1,300-strong group of residents in claims against the Mogden Sewage
Treatment Works. The team is also dealing with a human rights
dispute over the awarding of damages to those living in properties
affected by nuisance from Mogden. In other highlight work, the team
has advised on a landfill-related nuisance claim on behalf of a
group of Hertfordshire residents and on aircraft noise claims
against Manchester airport. A key figure in this busy team is lead
partner Neil
Stockdale, “a powerful and extremely knowledgeable advocate
who inspires real confidence in his clients,” according to
sources." - Chambers 2009
Client testimonials
"I wanted to
thank you and your team for the way in which you have handled the
case. Right from the earliest meetings and the regular updates
things were laid out clearly and emotive issues handled with
sensitivity. It’s also clear that you were successful in the
negotiations delivering a result that would not have been possible
without you. Thanks again for all your work." Manchester
Airport Claimant.
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“Hugh James
Solicitors recently successfully represented local residents in a
difficult and major claim against a landfill operator. Throughout
the case we were extremely impressed by the way in which
the case was presented and handled. The solicitor acting
on our behalf fully explained our position, opportunities and
strategies, at all times displaying professionalism of the
highest order. The pleasant, courteous and patient manner in
which everything was fully and effectively
explained contributed greatly to success in winning the
difficult and complicated case”. - Client
quote
"I and 130 of
my neighbours have had cause to engage 'Hugh James Solicitors' to
deal with a current problem that is ongoing at the moment and have
found their professionalism and assistance in all matters so far to
be of a very high standard. They seem to be tenacious, approachable
and responsive to any concerns I have had throughout and for such a
service I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone whom
may find that they have to embark on a similar path" - Client quote