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Simpson Millar—Helen Neville

29 June 2021
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firms bolsters national reach with new medical law expert

Leading consumer law firm Simpson Millar has further added to its growing national network of catastrophic injury and medical negligence experts with the appointment of Partner, Helen Neville.

Based in Liverpool and boasting more than 15 years’ experience, Helen joins from Hugh James where she worked on a range of cases involving cerebral palsy, as well as spinal and brain injuries; and specialising in cases concerning the delay in diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

She is a member of the eminent Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel.         

Joining Simpson Millar with immediate effect and working alongside department head Geoffrey Simpson-Scott, Helen is the latest in a string of ‘strategic appointments’ for the firm which offers personal injury, public law, and private client services across the country.

Commenting on her new role Helen said: “I am delighted to be joining Simpson Millar at such an exciting time in its growth journey.

“The firm’s commitment to opening up the law and providing transparent legal services is something that really resonates with me, and I am very much looking forward to having the opportunity to work alongside such a passionate team who are as dedicated to supporting clients as I am.”

 

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