Clyde & Co strengthens Healthcare offering with appointment of James Davies

09 April 2025, Bristol: Global law firm Clyde & Co has announced the appointment of James Davies as a Partner in its Healthcare practice, based in the firm’s Bristol office.

James joins from DAC Beachcroft, where he was a Legal Director specialising in defendant medical malpractice claims. He’s previously advised medical malpractice insurers, hospitals, clinics and individual practitioners on the defence of complex clinical negligence claims. He brings more than 15 years’ experience advising insurers and healthcare organisations on high-value clinical negligence matters, with expertise in areas such as cosmetic surgery, orthopaedics, dentistry, fertility treatment and sports-related brain injury claims. He has also acted on a range of complex matters, including defending claims against professional sports team doctors in concussion litigation and advising on multi-million-pound wrongful birth claims.

His appointment marks Clyde & Co’s first Bristol‑based Healthcare partner, reinforcing the firm’s long‑term commitment to growing its Healthcare practice across the UK.

Claire Petts, Head of Healthcare at Clyde & Co, said: “James is a highly respected healthcare lawyer with deep technical expertise and a strong reputation among insurer clients. His appointment strengthens our ability to support clients nationally and is an important step in the continued growth of our Healthcare practice. Establishing a Healthcare partner presence in Bristol also reflects our confidence in the long‑term potential of the team and the wider office.”

Commenting on his move, James Davies said: “Clyde & Co has an outstanding reputation in healthcare and insurance, and I’m excited to be joining the firm at a time of continued investment in the practice. I’m particularly looking forward to helping grow the Healthcare offering in Bristol and collaborating closely with colleagues across the UK to support clients navigating an increasingly complex claims environment.”

Clyde & Co's Healthcare group is recognised for its extensive industry knowledge, offering a range of legal services covering public and private sectors as well as inquests, advocacy, professional regulation, product liability and pharmaceuticals/life sciences.