Article: Gadsby Wicks, the exclusive firm specialising in medical negligence solicitors in Essex and East Anglia, recently commemorated its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1993 by Gillian Gadsby and Roger Wicks, renowned experts in medical negligence law, Gadsby Wicks has established a remarkable reputation for its extensive experience, skilled solicitors, and successful pursuit of justice for numerous claimants.
To mark this significant milestone, the Gadsby Wicks team gathered at the Talbooth Restaurant in Dedham for a special celebration. Current and former staff members, along with friends, family, and guests, joined the occasion, making it a fitting tribute to their accomplishments. The event included a heartfelt tribute to co-founder Roger Wicks by Gillian Gadsby.
For three decades, Gadsby Wicks has remained dedicated solely to medical negligence law. Recognising the complexity of this field and the importance of achieving favorable outcomes for clients, both Gadsby and Wicks believed it was essential to focus their firm’s attention exclusively on this area.
Gillian Gadsby, Managing Partner of Gadsby Wicks, explained their vision: “Our idea was to set up a practice that specialises entirely in one type of work – medical negligence. This would enable us to focus our expertise where it mattered, and drive the best service and outcomes for our clients.”
This unwavering commitment has been a constant throughout Gadsby Wicks’ 30-year journey. The firm has consistently recruited solicitors with exceptional expertise and a genuine passion for medical negligence law. They firmly believe that anyone affected by medical negligence should work with solicitors who specialise exclusively in this field.
Today, Gadsby Wicks boasts an exceptional team of medical negligence solicitors who possess comprehensive knowledge across various areas, including birth injuries, misdiagnosis, surgical complications, and delayed treatment. The firm, led by Managing Partner Gillian Gadsby, supported by Partners Tami Frankel, Alan Mendham, Tony Mitty, and Corrina Mottram., has established itself as a leader in medical negligence law in Essex and East Anglia.
Although co-founder Roger Wicks passed away in 2016, his pivotal role in the company’s growth continues to be remembered. Gillian Gadsby has led the firm in maintaining its stellar reputation and fighting for clients’ rights to justice, answers, and compensation.
Gadsby explains the core of their work: “If somebody is injured as a result of medical treatment, there’s often nothing you can do to put it right. What’s important is that our clients feel that their experience has been recognised, and that someone is on their side willing to fight for their right to justice. That is at the core of our work, and something instilled across our whole team.”
Gadsby Wicks has become a standard-bearer for clinical negligence law, not only in Essex and East Anglia but throughout the UK. They were the first law firm in England to have multiple solicitors recognised as accredited clinical negligence specialists by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). The firm maintains an impressive 96% settlement rate for claims resolved outside of the courtroom. Gillian Gadsby serves on the Clinical Negligence Specialist Panel for the Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) charity. Additionally, the firm is a member of the Society of Clinical Injury Lawyers (SCIL) and holds Lexcel accreditation.
Through their established community fund, Gadsby Wicks has provided invaluable support to local causes, including Kids Inspire, InterAct, and Essex Search and Rescue. The firm’s approach encompasses comprehensive investigations, strong relationships with impartial medical experts, and the knowledge and compassion of their solicitors. Their mission is to achieve the best results for clients and continually raise the bar for medical negligence law across the country.
Gillian Gadsby expressed her gratitude for the positive impact they have made over the past 30 years and their commitment to initiatives that prevent others from experiencing substandard treatment. With a solid foundation beneath them, she eagerly anticipates the strides they will make in the years to come.
