DONCASTER, U.K. -- This year though, Atherton Godfrey will be having a triple celebration as three of their solicitors have been ranked as 'leaders in the field'.

John McQuater, partner and head of the firm's Litigation department and winner of Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year 2011, is no stranger to the accolade as he was recognised in both the 2012 and 2013 editions of the Chambers UK Directory, which ranks solicitors following independent research among peers and clients.

Last year John was joined by colleage Bob Allen, an associate with the firm, who has particular expertise in birth damage and cerebral palsy cases.

This year they have been joined by colleague Christopher Noble, partner and head of the firm's Clinical Negligence department, who has particular expertise in litigation on behalf of adults and children.

John said: "It is always an honour to have your work recognised and I am delighted that both Christopher and Bob are also ranked this year.

"Atherton Godfrey has a reputation for its commitment to providing clients with the highest level of specialist advice and for not compromising on the action necessary to ensure individual cases are dealt with in the most appropriate way."

All three solicitors are members of the Law Society's specialist Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme, have the backing of a large team some of whom have a medical background, and handle complex negligence cases both locally and nationally.

The Chambers UK 2014 directory showing individual rankings will be published in October.