The team at Irwin Mitchell handles a wide array of matters, including serious injury, child abuse, asbestos and occupational disease cases. Hilary Wetherell, Tom Fletcher, Alida Coates and Philip Banks lead the practice. Wetherell leads the serious injury team and has a particular focus on complex brain injury, amputation and fatal accident litigation. Fletcher heads the abuse practice and Coates heads the asbestos and occupational disease team. Banks oversees the international personal injury practice, an area in which Jatinder Paul is also an expert. Stephen Nye routinely acts in cases involving workplace accidents, while Satinder Bains is an expert on occupational disease claims and Luke Daniels specialises in child abuse cases.
Personal injury: claimant in West Midlands
Irwin Mitchell
Praxisleiter:
Hilary Wetherell; Tom Fletcher; Alida Coates; Philip Banks
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Stephen Nye; Satinder Bains; Kate Hewson; Alice Hall; Nikki Golding; Louise Binks; Toni Knott; Melissa Ward; Luke Daniels
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‚From an expert’s perspective, they strike an impressive balance between efficiency and empathy. This is a team that consistently handles complex, sensitive material with professionalism, thoughtfulness, and calm competence.’
‚Hilary Wetherall brings steadiness, clarity, and empathy to her work. Her grasp of psychiatric issues and her professionalism with both clients and experts makes her a valuable figure in this area of practice.‘
‘Highly rated law firm, they are very professional and leaders in asbestos-related cases.’
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Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP handles the full range of issues surrounding personal injury claims, including representing clients at inquests; the group also handles mental capacity issues, and both work and education-related matters. Rankeshwar Batta heads the team alongside acting as a District Judge. Batta often advises government entities on fatal injury claim protocol. Ann Houghton has particular expertise in birth injury claims and brain injury claims involving children. David Evison leads the firm's claims against public authorities team, while Victoria Fullilove handles complex and severe personal injury cases.
Praxisleiter:
Rankeshwar Batta
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ann Houghton; David Evison; Victoria Fullilove
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‘Rankeshwar Batta takes pride in moulding a team who care about charity and ethical matters as well as excellence when it comes to technical matters; it’s a pleasure to work with him, as he’ll always be committed to taking a multi-faceted approach that encourages people to understand the importance of value, in all senses. ’
‘Ethically very strong and technically excellent in their execution of the law and their empathy with the needs of their clients. A well-managed and diverse team that combine together to share their individual expertise and knowledge with colleagues to the benefit of their client base.’
‘The firm has a strong teams of specialist who have an in-depth knowledge of the practice area. They have strong client care and assist with rehabilitation as well as the professional handling of their claims.’
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- Represented an individual in a white collar boxing claim. At the end of the Inquest, the senior coroner made two prevention of future deaths reports, including one to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport about possible amendments to the statutory guidance to reduce risks around white collar boxing, which is currently unregulated.
- Achieved a seven-figure settlement in road traffic accident claim where there was a significant degree of complexity over which insurer was potentially liable due to the multiple policies that were in place.
- Achieved an out of Court settlement of £21,350,000 for a road traffic accident involving a client who was a pillion passenger on a motorcycle which collided with a car.
FBC Manby Bowdler
FBC Manby Bowdler fields three specialist teams covering personal injury, serious injury and medical negligence claims. The serious injury practice is led by the ‘exceptional’ Susan Todhunter, who has a wealth of experience covering complex and catastrophic injury claims. The ‘excellent’ Tim Gray oversees the medical negligence team, while Adam Wilson specialises in high value occupier’s and employer liability cases, and road traffic accidents.
Praxisleiter:
Susan Todhunter; Tim Gray
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Adam Wilson; Tonia Brooks; Liz Hoskin; Michelle Hartshorn
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‘Tonia Brooks is very personable and put me at ease. Helpful and has guided us through the unfamiliar process. Would recommend to anyone.‘
‚Liz Hoskin is very professional and honest. Extremely reliable and knowledgeable and trustworthy.’
‘We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Manby Bowdler solicitors to anyone looking for professional, approachable and caring team that gets tasks accomplished in a timely manner. ’
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Higgs LLP
The personal injury team at Higgs LLP is noted for its expertise in major trauma-related matters, with an emphasis on amputation, fatal accidents, brain, spinal cord and orthopaedic injury cases. Andy Shaw leads the team and has extensive experience handling high value catastrophic injury cases. Steven Santy is active in major trauma and fatal accident claims, often advising clients throughout early rehabilitation. Simon Stanfield works on life-changing injury cases and is the vice chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society.
Praxisleiter:
Andy Shaw
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Steven Santy; Simon Stanfield
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Lanyon Bowdler
Lanyon Bowdler routinely works alongside case managers, therapists and treatments providers when assisting clients. The personal injury team excels in handling brain and spinal injury cases, and is led by Dawn Humphries, who is based in Shrewsbury. Telford-based Debbie Humphries often assists with cases involving life-changing injuries arising as a result of road traffic accidents, in addition to employer and occupier’s liability claims. In Hereford, Phillip Roberts is an experienced litigator and specialises in employer liability cases, including agricultural and HGV matters.
Praxisleiter:
Dawn Humphries
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Debbie Humphries; Phillip Roberts; Miriam Homer; Alexander Spanner; Karen Clarke; Adam Hodson
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‘I have found the whole process very simple and easy to navigate. This has been due to the case being dealt with in a very easy, step-by-step approach fully explained to myself throughout the process.’
‘I think that Miriam Homer has been fantastic, she was efficient and effective.’
‘A firm with longstanding historical ties to Shropshire, Herefordshire, North Wales and Midlands with a team of experienced and dedicated PI lawyers handing a wide range of high value and complex claims ’
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- Successfully represented a client in a fatality claim arising from an accident at work. Settled for £300,000 at a JSM four weeks before the pre-trial checklist was due, on the basis the deceased would have worked full time until age 70 and part-time until 75.
- Represented Claimant in claim submitted to the MIB under the Untraced Drivers Agreement. Settled for £90,000, of which client retained in excess of 85%.
- Representing claimant in ongoing occupier’s liability claim.
Thompsons Solicitors LLP
Thompsons Solicitors LLP covers a wide array of personal injury cases involving workplace accidents, assaults, brain injuries and amputations. The practice is spearheaded by Karl De-Loyde who, alongside David Gauler, handles high-value catastrophic injury cases. Victoria Kingscote specialises in claims involving head and brain injuries, and multiple orthopaedic spinal injuries. Veena Bains has extensive experience advising on complex industrial workplace injuries, and road traffic accidents.
Praxisleiter:
Karl De-Loyde
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Gauler; Victoria Kingscote; Veena Bains; Karl De-Lloyde; Aime Jeffcott
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‘Veena Baines stands out. She is always helpful, empathetic. She has always been a good listener , especially when I was very upset about how things were progressing and put my mind at rest.’
‘Karl De Loyde brings a wealth of experience to serious PI claims, and is a tenacious fighter for his clients.’
‘Great mix of expertise and experience, coupled with effective use of technology and systems. Client focused and empathetic. Work well with experts and counsel to achieve high quality results in complex and sensitive claims. The union-led culture definitely lends itself to excellence in client care and outcomes. All the lawyers are caring and go the extra mile to ensure full access to justice.’
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Clarke Willmott LLP
Clarke Willmott LLP leverages its national network to assist clients with the full range of personal injury issues. In Birmingham, the practice is centred on severe and fatal cases, and is overseen by Philip Edwards, who is an experienced litigator and an expert in head injury claims. Edwards also routinely represents clients who have suffered amputation, burns, spinal cord and multiple orthopaedic injuries.
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Philip Edwards
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‘One of the top firms in the country dealing with injuries of maximum severity including severe brain damage cases and amputation cases.’
‘Philip Edwards is without doubt one of the very best personal injury solicitors in the country. Hugely experienced in dealing with cases of maximum severity, including both brain damage and limb loss. He is particularly experienced in very high value amputation cases and knows how to secure vital early rehabilitation support.‘
‚Philip Edwards is a formidable opponent to insurers and will never under-settle a claim, always working hard and remaining vigilant to ensure his client’s case is presented as strongly as possible. Alive to all of the difficult issues that can arise in these types of cases and is proactive in ensuring all the necessary evidence, both lay and expert, is collected and then presented strongly. Fearless in presenting his client’s case and always remembers his lay client is deserving of constant and unstinting support.’
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Fletchers Solicitors
Fletchers Solicitors‘ team, which was previously at Shoosmiths LLP, has particular expertise in high-value, complex catastrophic injury matters and negligence claims against public authorities. Chris McKinney is at the helm of the personal injury practice and is a specialist in fatal injury claims, as well as amputation, and spinal and brain injury cases.
Praxisleiter:
Chris McKinney
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‘They have looked after my son for many years now and have always chosen the best team to support our case.’
‘The team has been brilliant throughout the years and if I ever need anything confirming or any information, they always get back to me straight away with the best advice possible.’
‘Never wanted to work with any other company.’
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Horwich Cohen Coghlan Solicitors
Led by Joe Speed, the team at Horwich Cohen Coghlan Solicitors is well-versed in high value, complex catastrophic injury claims. Mark Copley and Corey Smith are highly experienced in a wide variety of personal injury claims, from road traffic accidents and other life-changing injury cases to employers’ and public liability matters. Smith also acts for families in inquests before Coroner’s Courts.
Praxisleiter:
Joe Speed
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mark Copley; Corey Smith
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‘Mark Copley is excellent at his job, empathetic, clearly explaining progress, options and solutions’
‘Joe Speed is a stand out partner. He is very experienced and gets great results.
‚Corey Smith is a brilliant up and coming lawyer, with excellent knowledge. ’
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Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Shakespeare Martineau LLP primarily handles high-value personal injury cases, with a strong focus on serious injury claims. Tony Hannington leads the team, which is noted by clients for handling work ‘sympathetically and with great commitment’. Vicky Blodwell and Rose Gibson-Harper stand out for their vast knowledge of the healthcare sector and private rehabilitation, while Peter Jones handles a diverse range of personal injury litigation, from cases concerning cycling accidents to industrial disease claims.
Praxisleiter:
Tony Hannington
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Vicky Blodwell; Peter Jones; Rose Gibson-Harper; Kathryn Hart
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‘Kathryn Hart is a vastly experienced practitioner on claimant personal injury litigation. She has a high level of intelligence and particularly in the context of identifying legal issues on PI cases. She is an excellent negotiator and her client care is second to none. She will consistently attempt to achieve the best outcome for her client and is one of the foremost claimant practitioners in the region.’
‘Vicky Blodwell is in fact one of the main reasons we chose to work with this firm as she is representative of a case management approach that is second to none and puts the client and their particular needs at the heart of their focus’
‘My experience is that the department invariably works hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients and provides clear and pragmatic advice upon settlement throughout the litigation process. ’
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The Wilkes Partnership
The personal injury team at The Wilkes Partnership offers advice on the full range of claims. Annmarie Wilde heads the group and handles complex cases, often representing minors, patients and the families of deceased individuals under the Law Reform and Fatal Accident Acts. In Solihull, Kate Campbell-Gunn is an expert in secondary victim psychiatric claims.
Praxisleiter:
Annmarie Wilde
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kate Campbell-Gunn
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‘Annmarie Wilde is extremely experienced. She is a real pleasure to liaise with and her huge experience is evident int he advice she gives her Claimant clients and the way she handles cases.’
‘Kate Campbell-Gunn provides clear instructions and is easy to work with.’
‘Annmarie Wilde has instructed me several times and on each occasion demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, clarity and responsiveness through the case to its conclusion. She is a passionate, client dedicated intelligent partner and a pleasure to work with.’
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Slater and Gordon
Slater and Gordon’s serious injury team is well-regarded for its experience representing victims of serious and catastrophic road traffic accidents. In Birmingham, Gulderen Horton-Salih handles a broad range of matters, including life-changing workplace, road traffic and military injury claims. Mark Jackson focuses on complex liability and causation claims, as well as polytrauma, fatal accident and brain injury cases.
Praxisleiter:
Tracey Benson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gulderen Horton-Salih; Mark Jackson
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‚Despite being such a large firm they are excellent at making each and every client feel that their claim is important and valued, which is not something easily done by the big names in the sector.‘
‚They are pragmatic and consider the economics in a reasonable manner with their clients. Their clients are advised fully and appropriately by them both as the prospects of the claim and of any offers that are made.’
‘I have always found Gulderen Horton-Salih to be approachable, knowledgeable and efficient. If I were to have a case where it needed a solicitor to look at matters, I would not hesitate to recommend Gulderen.’
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Sydney Mitchell LLP
Sydney Mitchell LLP handles a broad range of personal injury claims. As of October 2024, Kirandeep Athwal assumed leadership of the personal injury and clinical negligence team. Athwal often acts for clients in employer and public liability claims, as well as road traffic accidents. Mike Sutton left the firm in 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Kirandeep Athwal
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‚Kirandeep Athwal ran my case in a very professional manner from start to finish, but at the same time was caring, compassionate and sympathetic. The professionals Kiran used for my case were well suited to my needs.‘
‚Kirandeep Athwal is a very accomplished solicitor, she worked well with my wife when I was unable to communicate my point of view successfully.‘
‚A lovely local firm which punches above its weight in terms of client care and experience.‘
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Waldrons Solicitors
John McDonnell oversees the personal injury practice at Waldrons Solicitors. Described by clients as a ‘seasoned campaigner’, the ‘effective and pragmatic’ McDonnell has longstanding experience, and stands out for his vast expertise in workplace accident claims. Both Colin Brooks and Katie Hinton are key figures within the team.
Praxisleiter:
John McDonnell
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Colin Brooks; Katie Hinton
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‘The team are very dedicated, client focused and professional.’
‘John McDonnell is excellent. He provides clear instructions and works tirelessly for the good of his clients. He is always professional, caring and responds to queries very quickly’
‘Depth of experience and practical knowledge make Waldrons a stand out firm.’
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Police Federation of England & Wales
Community Trade Union