Our Reputation

The Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence specialists at Harris Cartier have a long-standing national reputation for obtaining the best results for our clients.

Our experienced lawyers and support teams understand and achieve what is required to maximise both financial compensation and the prospects for improved quality of life for our clients and their families.

We actively support those who share our dedication to making a difference, such as through our sponsorship of the mentoring scheme run by the Back-Up Trust to help people with spinal cord injury to maximise independence and surpass aspirations.

We have membership of key specialist panels, including the Law Society, the Spinal Injury Association, Headway and Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA).

We have consistently received top rankings and been named as leaders in the fields of personal injury and clinical negligence in expert directories and independent surveys including The Legal 500 and Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession.

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession - Personal Injury

2009-2010 "Among the best firms handling this work"..."(specialising) in catastrophic injury with a particular interest in Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury and amputation"

This boutique personal injury and clinical negligence firm is based in Slough but also has an office in central London. Sources say "Amongst the best firms handling this work". Both department head Kent Pattinson and Christopher Gooderidge earn praise for their "superior level of service and reliably proactive approach".

2008-2009 "tight knit and experienced team... leaves absolutely nothing to chance, is always immaculately prepared and develops a strong rapport with clients easily obtaining their trust"

This Slough-based boutique firm has a strong specialism in catastrophic and high value personal injury claims, such as those arising from head and spinal injury. The "tight knit and experienced team" is led by Kent Pattinson, who recently settled a £4.7 million case involving a claimant who suffered serious brain damage through a motor bike accident. Observers praise his exemplary approach "he leaves absolutely nothing to chance, is always immaculately prepared and develops a strong rapport with clients easily obtaining their trust"

2007-2008 Harris Cartier "has the best experts who get the best results for their clients"

According to market sources, Harris Cartier "has the best experts who get the best results for their clients". The boutique firm specialises in catastrophic work and frequently acts in high value cases. For example, the team recently settled a £2.1 million case involving a claimant whose leg was amputated following an RTA. The firm has a nationwide client base and belongs to several major panels. The team also wins plaudits for its customer service, with commentators remarking "its' ability to handle clients is astounding". Kent Pattinson is highly rated for his "sound judgment" and commentators add, "he is an impressive and likeable man who is always empathetic towards his clients".

2006-2007 "strong reputation for its catastrophic personal injury work"

The firm has a strong reputation for its catastrophic Personal Injury work. The team handles a significant number of high value cases. Recently it settled a £2 million claim for an amputee. The firm maintains a national client base that is aided by the recent expansion of Harris Cartier's London premises. Kent Pattinson is a standout in the firm. He is best known for his involvement in many multi-million pound claims.

2005-2006 "great communicators... focused and determined"

The firm continues to cultivate a solid reputation for appointing individuals that clients find to be "great communicators". It frequently undertakes multi-million pound cases arising from motorcycle accidents. "Focused and determined", Kent Pattinson heads up the team. Over the past year he has settled a claim for £3.6 million for a client involved in a motorcycle accident and one worth £1.7 million for a victim of moderate brain injury. Sources remark on his crucial ability to win a client's trust.

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession - Clinical Negligence

2009-2010 "Harris Cartier LLP... has a longstanding reputation for dealing with high value catastrophic birth injury cases. Clients feel 'informed and confident in the advice received'"..."will really look after you"

Harris Cartier enjoys a strong reputation across the region. Christopher Gooderidge is one of the standout names on the team and "will really look after you," say clients. Highlights from the past twelve months include obtaining a judgment on liability in a catastrophic cerebral palsy case. Karen McCarthy is also commended for her effective approach.

2008-2009 "strong client care and expertise in dealing with difficult negligence issues"

With a long-standing reputation in the negligence field and a substantial client base, this firm undertakes litigation for clients in numerous high and mid value cases. It has seen an increase in work on CFA claims of late in addition to a growing number of referrals from other firms. The group's recent major achievements have included settling catastrophic cerebral palsy and spinal injury cases. Christopher Gooderidge is strongly regarded for his strong client care and expertise in dealing with difficult negligence issues. The "friendly and approachable" Karen McCarthy has handled obstetric, fatality and psychiatric injury cases and is also active in ADR work.

2007-2008 "The team is held in high regard... dedicated to... clients"

The addition of a new office in London is sure to increase Harris Cartier's reputation. The team is held in high regard for its CFA work and can often be found dealing with high value work of the utmost severity: for example, it recently achieved a £3.15 million pound settlement for a child suffering from Cerebral Palsy.

Christopher Gooderidge is "dedicated to his clients" according to interviewees. He heads the department and is directly involved in some of the firms most high profile work.

2006-2007 "a wealth of clinical negligence experience"

The small, niche team at Harris Cartier LLP incorporates a wealth of clinical negligence experience, the group benefits from inclusion of individuals with medical backgrounds, including a nurse. It is well known for managing high value claims encompassing obstetric, cerebral palsy and general catastrophic matters. For example, the team recently acted on a multimillion-pound cerebral palsy case, settling it before going to trial. Christopher Gooderidge heads the department.

2005- 2006 "these lawyers don't put a foot wrong"

Harris Cartier holds onto a significant share of the market, with expertise in high quantum work, birth trauma and catastrophic and serious clinical negligence. According to clients, "these lawyers don't put a foot wrong". Recent highlights include reaching a structured settlement worth £2.5 million in a cerebral palsy case.

"The doyen of clinical negligence solicitors", Christopher Gooderidge heads up the team.

The Legal 500 - Personal Injury

2009 Kent Pattinson heads up the practice at Harris Cartier LLP and specialises in catastrophic injury with a particular interest in spinal cord injury, brain injury and amputation cases.

The Legal 500 - Clinical Negligence

2009 Senior Litigation Partner Christopher Gooderidge heads up the practice at Harris Cartier LLP, which has a longstanding reputation for dealing with high value catastrophic birth injury cases. Clients feel "informed and confident in the advice received".

2008 In 2007, Harris Cartier LLP's Chris Gooderidge obtained a £4.25 million settlement in a personal injury case. The practice, although best known for handling cerebral palsy claims covers the full range of clinical negligence.

2007 Harris Cartier LLP has built a strong reputation for claims relating to Cerebral Palsy and Erb's palsy, neurological injury cases and other complex cases. Christopher Gooderidge is well regarded.

2006 Harris Cartier LLP is a strong choice for birth trauma and cerebral palsy cases. Christopher Gooderidge is recommended.