Meet the Team
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John SheathManaging Partner Medical and Personal Injury
"The quality of his advice can never be doubted"
Chambers UK 2010
John has over 30 years of experience in litigation and heads the firm’s dispute resolution team. He has wide experience of general litigation and specialises in advising NHS Health Authorities and Trusts. He represents Trusts and individual practitioners at Inquests and professional disciplinary hearings. He defends Trusts and individual managers in relation to health and safety matters. John has been nominated in Chambers Directories for the last 10 years as a leading individual in the field of health care in the South East. He is a member of the Health and Safety Lawyers Association. In 2008 he successfully completed an MBA in legal practice with distinction at Nottingham Trent University. John is an accredited Mediator for clinical disputes with the ADR Group and acts as legal chair for Kent Primary Care Performance and Decision Making Groups for doctors, dentists, ophthalmologists and pharmacists.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 776406
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- johnsheath@brachers.co.uk
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Alexander WilsonPartner Private Client
Alexander specialises in professional negligence actions. He also has specific expertise in title to land, boundary/rights of way disputes and will and trust disputes. He is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 680408
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- alexanderwilson@brachers.co.uk
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Michael OathamPartner Commercial
Focuses on representing key clients such as Rail Europe and Fuji Seal Europe in heavyweight commercial and construction-related disputes.
Chambers UK 2008
Michael specialises in larger commercial disputes focusing on complex, high value matters and handles a breadth of work ranging from general contract cases to construction and engineering, disputes, intellectual property and defamation. His clients are diverse, encompassing the insurance sector, local government, international businesses, regional NHS trusts and smaller enterprises.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 776423
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- michaeloatham@brachers.co.uk
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Michael JanneyPartner Construction
The "able and energetic"Michael Janney. Peers applaud his handling of contracts and claims: parties deeply appreciate the importance he places on "listening and understanding"-
Chambers UK, 2006
Michael specialises in contentious construction. He was previously Head of Construction at Kingsley Napley and has worked for both Masons and Cameron McKenna, gaining extensive experience of major contentious construction and engineering matters in the UK and internationally. Michael's expertise encompasses risk management, litigation, arbitration, mediation, adjudication and the preparation of construction claims in relation to disputes involving final accounts, loss and expense, extensions of time, liquidated damages and defects. He is a formidable adversary in adjudications and claim related work.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 776422
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- michaeljanney@brachers.co.uk
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Jill ThomasAssociate
"Jill established an excellent rapport with the client straightaway, and this early trust led to a swift and most satisfactory settlement. Thank you".
Jill who qualified in 1987, was previously head of litigation at Girlings. She joined Brachers in 2003, becoming an associate in 2005. Jill has extensive experience in chancery, commercial and property litigation (including landlord and tenant, construction disputes, boundaries, rights of way and disputes over title to land). She is a member of the Property Litigation Association. She is an Accredited Mediator with the ADR Group, a successful mediator with the Law South Mediation Service and a member of the Property Litigation Association.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 680406
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- jillthomas@brachers.co.uk
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James MillisAssociate
“thorough and meticulous, and always works to a high standard”
Chambers UK 2009
James specialises in property related disputes and licensing. His experience covers a broad range of disputes including landlord and tenant, ownership and rights over land, nuisance, professional negligence and recovery of possession. He is also the firm’s alcohol and entertainment licensing specialist. James advises NHS Trusts, charities, companies and individuals in relation to all aspects of property related disputes and licensing matters. James is a member of the Property Litigation Association.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 776457
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- jamesmillis@brachers.co.uk
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Scott AlexanderPartner Medical and Personal Injury
Scott has specialised in clinical negligence since 1991. He has conducted the defence of clinical negligence, employer and public liability claims. He represents doctors and dentists for MDU Legal Services, opticians and audiologists for Specsavers and clinicians at inquests and professional disciplinary bodies. He also supports the Care Homes Team on regulatory matters.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 680405
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- scottalexander@brachers.co.uk
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Jeremy HortonPartner Medical and Personal Injury
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Jeremy has substantial experience in acting successfully for claimants and defendants in all types of personal injury claims. Jeremy is an APIL accredited senior litigator.
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Contact Details
- Tel:
- 0800 876 6848
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- jeremyhorton@brachers.co.uk
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Andrew ClarkeAssociate
Andrew has acted for insurers and local authorities since qualifying in 1994. He now acts for both claimants and defendants. Alongside his personal injury work, Andrew advises on health and safety and motoring prosecutions. He has a particular interest in advocacy, appearing in HSE/RTA prosecutions and appearing at Inquests. He undertakes a wide range of personal injury cases and has a particular interest in rehabilitation initiatives. Andrew also advises on health and safety compliance and is a member of the Health and Safety Lawyers' Association.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 680403
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- andrewclarke@brachers.co.uk
