At Ashtons Legal, insurance is a key pillar of the firm's offering, and it continues to operate one of the largest injury services practices in the region. The partners are 'clear-sighted and clear-headed, and able to manage and organise complex cases'. Richard Foyster in Ipswich and Michael Wangermann in Bury St Edmunds (who 'ensures clients get access to early rehabilitation after their injuries') are the lead partners for PI, while Bury-based Sharon Allison is head of the medical negligence practice. In Bury, partners Sandra Patton  and Tom Ranson are highly rated for clinical negligence and PI respectively. Senior associate Mick Upton handles claims involving fatal accidents, brain and spinal injuries, and serious orthopaedic injuries. The 'kind and courteous' Ben Ward in Norwich leads on catastrophic injury claims. 'Their client care is second to none', remarks one client.

Norwich firm Fosters has PI, group actions, medical negligence and inquests practices that are known for their 'caring nature, willingness to help and patience'. 'Always empathetic and understanding', Stephen Green leads the PI group, focusing on life-changing and severe claims arising from head, spinal and orthopaedic injuries. Up-and coming partner David Gabell, who is 'highly astute and very adept at devising sound strategy', leads the medical negligence group. Legal executive and deputy head of PI Chris Turner and litigation executive Lynn Satchell are also highly recommended. Senior associate Harriet Woodward joined from Kennedys, adding extensive medical negligence expertise.

Irwin Mitchell has one of the country’s leading personal injury and clinical negligence groups, and is known for its ‘in-depth knowledge, dedication to client care, and sure-footed strategic vision‘. Regional managing partner Neil Whiteley oversees the practice. Head of clinical negligence Guy Forster is ‘a force to be reckoned with‘. ‘Determined, empathetic‘ head of the catastrophic injury group Ruth Booy,  Rosemary Giles (who leads ‘one of the country’s leading industrial disease outfits‘), and ‘don of military PI claims‘ Simon Harrington are among the standout practitioners. Senior associates Samantha Pitts, the ‘kind, caring ‘ Sarah Wealleans, and the ‘tenacious’ Gurpreet Lalli, and associates Sophie Bales and Alexander Davenport exemplify the outstanding bench of up-and-coming talent.

The serious and specialist personal injury Slater and Gordon has a national focus and is led from London by Tracey Benson, but it has a deep bench of talent in Cambridge, which is a central hub for its complex and high-value work. Paul Tapner (who 'always goes above and beyond'), Angela Beric (who' has an encyclopaedic knowledge of her cases'), and  Richard Gaffney (who is 'very thorough in chasing down points of detail') are the standout partners. Senior associate Crystal Eaton also plays a key role in the firm's key catastrophic injury matters. Tapner recently settled a £15m claim for a catastrophic brain injury during a rugby match.

Tees Law has a strong medical negligence practice in Cambridge, where practice head Janine Collier is highly regarded. She 'inspires confidence and puts clients at ease, showing great empathy'. She recently secured £1m for a client who lost her sight due to delayed diagnosis of a brain tumour. Partner Tim Deeming is vastly experienced in maximum severity cases, and clients remark on his 'infinite patience and kindness'. Associates Sarah Stocker, who is 'well informed, professional and courteous,' and the 'highly competent, responsive' Rachel Benton play key roles in the practice. Consultant Vicki Seabrook brings more than four decades of experience to the practice.

Gotelee Solicitors in Ipswich has 'a confident team that is very friendly and approachable'. The firm exhibits 'all the benefits of being a local firm whilst also being able to manage cases of the utmost seriousness'. It handles both complex multi-track and fast-track personal injury cases, as well as high-value clinical negligence claims against the NHS, GPs and the private health sector. Clients value the 'experience, expertise and patience' of practice head and clinical negligence expert Tim Humpage and lead PI partner Sian Mullane. 'First-class’ partner Diana Infanti focuses on clinical negligence, bringing to bear her experience in nursing and her skills in interpreting medical records, NHS procedure and policy.

Hatch Brenner LLP in Norwich has 'a small but highly effective team that is extremely competent and well-organised'. Sara Westwood leads the dispute resolution department and has extensive experience in clinical negligence. Her track record includes the settlement of claims in excess of £6m, though the firm predominantly handles cases of less than £1m in value. Managing partner Colin Cook, who is highly regarded for his work on brain injury cases, takes the lead on personal injury matters. Vastly experienced legal executive Simon Bransby 'manages his cases superbly'.

Barr Ellison LLP in Cambridge has an outstanding catastrophic personal injury practice. ‘The team has a super local and welcoming feel which belies the steely approach to litigating cases hard for their clients‘, remarks one client. The departure of Emma Truin and Mark Copley, who joined Birmingham-based HCC Solicitors, Grant Incles now leads the team; he is supported by associate Lucy Spraggons.

Fraser Dawbarns in Wisbech now focuses its insurance practice solely on personal injury, drawing on the extensive experience of 'approachable and knowledgeable' lead partner Neil John, who is 'one of the very best, and has excellent judgement'. A strong local player, the firm has a strong niche in motorcycle claims, though it handles a range of cases involving complex and life-changing injuries. John recently secured £400,000 in a fatal injury claim following the death of a  construction industry worker who fell while working at height.

Formed in 2020, Moons Solicitors in Peterborough continues to  build its pipeline of personal injury work. Known for 'professionalism, but with the element of that personal touch', the firm draws on the experience of founder Richard Moon, whose particular specialism is in psychiatric injuries and psychologically-based chronic pain conditions, as well as brain injury, fatal accidents and serious orthopaedic injuries. Legal executive Graham Edwards is 'communicative, prompt and efficient'. His cases include serious orthopaedic injuries, brain injuries and psychological injuries.

Louise Plant continues to grow its pipeline of personal injury work thanks to 'compassionate, friendly' senior associate Louise Plant, who is 'very detailed and patient, and has a thorough knowledge of the relevant law'. The firm handles a broad range of work, from small to high-value claims, including matter concerning sexual harassment and assault. The firm's work also encompasses road traffic accidents, public liability, occupiers' liability, employer's liability, and some disease and occupational health cases.