Bryan Thomas

 
Call to the Bar: 1978
Joined Civitas: 2008
Email: bryan.thomas@civitaslaw.com
 
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  Bryan Thomas


Practice Profile

Arbitrator, Mediator and Adjudicator

Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, accredited mediator. Has conducted or been instructed in arbitrations, mediations and adjudications covering a wide spectrum of civil disputes, including construction, professional negligence, personal injury and general commercial. Rates are available through the clerks.



AREAS OF PRACTICE

Personal Injury

A wide ranging high volume practice. Highly experienced in catastrophic injury claims arising out of head or spinal injuries. Presently instructed in claims with values of up to £5m. Recent significant cases have included (X) v MIB £2,000,000 (2009);  Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust v Williams [2008] EWCA Civ 71 CA FAA claim £1,800,000.

Chambers & Partners – 2010
“handles an enviable volume of work, and also has a large catastrophic injuries practice. Solicitors enjoy working with him and explain that his responsiveness is impressive: ‘He will be with you at the drop of a hat.’”

Legal 500 – 2010
“One of the most successful personal injury litigators in Wales, has handled numerous high-value damages claims.”


Clinical Negligence

A particular expertise in brain injury claims at birth. Recent significant cases have included S v Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust - £3,250,000 cerebral palsy A.H. v Singleton Hospital NHS Trust - £2,350,000 cerebral palsy; Morgan v Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust awarded £1,500,000 cerebral palsy Hoskins v Dr. Buck - £400,000, late diagnosis of cancer; K Davies v Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust £450,000 failure to recognise thiamine deficiency during pregnancy; Presently instructed in claims with values of up to £5m.


Health and Safety

Regularly instructed to prosecute and defend in the most serious industrial accidents. Acts for many local authorities and PLCs.

Court of Appeal cases include HSE v C Davies CA [1999] 2 Cr App R (S) 356; HSE v Paul Wurth SA [2000] ICR 860; Janway Davies V HSE [2003] IRLR 170 CA.


Construction

Experienced in a range of disputes involving arbitration, adjudication and mediation.