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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 Keefe v Isle of Man Steam Packet Co Ltd (2010) EWCA Civ 683 (CA (Civ Div))b; (X) v MIB £2,000,000 (2009); Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust v Williams [2008] EWCA Civ 71 CA FAA claim £1,800,000.
Legal 500, 2011: "very thorough, thoughtful and totally dependable"
Bryan features in the spotlight table in the Chambers UK 2011 Guide: 'Sources appreciate the "very approachable and very proactive" approach of Bryan Thomas. He has brought his considerable experience to bear in a number of RTA and workplace accident cases recently. Solicitors say of him: "He is always there at the end of a phone or on e-mail".'
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.
