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18 June 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Clyde & Co—Barbara Goddard

Firm boosts disease and stress claims expertise with partner hire

Clyde & Co has appointed Barbara Goddard as a partner in its London office, enhancing the firm's capabilities in complex injury, disease, and workplace stress claims. Goddard joins from DAC Beachcroft, where she led the London disease team, bringing over 25 years of experience in high-value employers’ liability and public liability litigation.

Specialising in asbestos, stress and poisoning claims, Goddard has a strong focus on emerging risks, including occupational cancer and Covid-19. ‘The last decade has seen a significant increase in incidents of work-related stress,’ she says. ‘I’m delighted to be joining Clyde & Co’s market-leading disease team at this time.’

David Tait, partner at Clyde & Co, welcomed the hire, saying, ‘Barbara has an incredible depth and breadth of experience… her appointment further strengthens our 85-strong team in guiding clients through high-value stress-related claims.’

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