CMS handles a wide range of personal injury matters, with a strong focus on industrial disease claims and matters related to the oil and gas industry, straddling the public and private sectors. The group leverages the firm's international reach to assists with cross-border mandates. Gregor Woods leads the team, and has extensive experience in litigation regarding a wide range of matters, including those arising from the Human Rights Act 1998. Tim Riordan is noted for his work on claims arising from data breaches, while Emily Woodhead is noted for her work in employer and public liability claims, with an interest in liability disputes, complex injury claims and multi-party litigation.
Personal injury: defendant in Yorkshire And The Humber
CMS
Praxisleiter:
Gregor Woods; Tim Riordan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Emily Woodhead
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‘Very longstanding experience of heavy litigation (especially group litigation) that few city firms can rival.’
‘The CMS team are efficient and accessible, providing excellent litigation support and being readily available to deal with issues or queries, no matter how small.’
‘Gregor Woods is always available and highly efficient and hands on when dealing with cases, no matter what the value or profile of the proceedings.’
Kernmandanten
AIG
Atos
Canopius
Capita
Coal Products Limited
Electric Insurance
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
GE Aviation
GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control Ltd
GE TIP
Imperial Chemicals Industries Ltd
Qatar Airways
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
SGN
SSE
Tarmac Trading Limited
USAA
Yoplait
Highlight-Mandate
- Defending the government in the British Coal Respiratory Disease Litigation.
- Acting for the government in defence of asbestos-related disease claims from the nationalised mining industry, including claims for mesothelioma, lung cancer and pleural thickening.
- Advising and providing strategic advice to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on all aspects of the Coal Industry Pneumoconiosis Compensation Scheme.
DWF
DWF stands out for its comprehensive expertise in handling claims for all major insurers, bolstered by its broad national and international reach. The Leeds team is led by Richard Parker, who is an expert in occupational injury and disease litigation with a focus on the manufacturing and construction sectors. David Rogers is experienced in claims in the motor, employers and public liability arenas, often involving brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations and poly trauma. Owen Rees is widely known for his work in casualty and catastrophic injuries, and Lisa Collins is noted for her handling high-value claims, while Paul Holmes has developed the firm's offering in regard to fraudulent claims, and Paul Whitfield is skilled in cases relating to traumatic brain injuries.
Praxisleiter:
David Rogers; Richard Parker; Paul Holmes
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lisa Collins; Owen Rees; Paul Whitfield
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‘DWF in this region possess two lawyers of enormous experience in Lisa Collins and Owen Rees. They manage their teams in a way that maximises that experience.’
‘David Rogers is a traditional litigator but one who has mastered the modern arts of early pathfinder meetings and collaboration with his opponent. His judgment is good and based on careful hard work and long experience.’
‘The team are excellent. Their knowledge and determination is unparalleled. However, they are also commercially realistic, which is particularly important for defendant lawyers.’
Kernmandanten
Allianz
Aviva
QBE
Ageas
Tesco
LV
Liberty
NFU Mutual
HDI
Gallagher Bassett
DLG
Department of Transport
British Telecommunications Plc
LVFS
Markerstudy
RSA
Covea
Acromas
Enterprise Rent a Car
Canopius
Sedgwick
Hastings
First Central
Sabre
Admiral
Inspire Claims
Axis
Acacium
Medical Protection Society
Insure the Box
Aspen Insurance
Kennedys
Kennedys serves insurers and direct clients across a variety of sectors, including local authorities and clients in the construction, retail, sports, agriculture, and entertainment sectors. Helen Snowball, who is based in Sheffield, leads the firm’s local authority and abuse practice, working alongside Niall Edwards, who oversees motor-related claims. David Thompson heads up the Leeds office, focusing on catastrophic injury cases involving serious brain injuries and spinal injuries. Laura Thompson heads up the firm’s claims handling team in Leeds with expertise in complex liability disputes, and Tom Holbrook manages a team that works closely with corporates on safeguarding issues. Carol Dalton handles high-value claims against social services entities, while Cameron Clark specialises in industrial disease litigation. Others of note are Gary Brankin for asbestos claims; Heidi Swales for employers and public liability claims; and Darren Goldthorpe, who handles a wide range of disease claims.
Praxisleiter:
Helen Snowball; David Thompson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Niall Edwards; Laura Thompson; Tom Holbrook; Carol Dalton; Cameron Clark; Gary Brankin; Heidi Swales; Darren Goldthorpe
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‘The Leeds office has a superb team with decades of experience defending complex and catastrophic PI.’
‘David Thompson is a vastly experienced, tough litigator who can see around every corner. Gives robust but pragmatic advice to deliver results for his loyal insurer clients year after year.’
‘Laura Thompson is very efficient and always works to an effective long-term strategy.’
Kernmandanten
Costco
Endsleigh Insurance Services
Mitie Group Plc
Veolia Environmental Services Ltd
Cleveland Potash Limited
Gallagher Bassett
ERS
Beko PLC
Government Legal Department
Virador
Gefion
Probitas 1492
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Brit Global Specialty
Tokio Marine HCC
RiverStone Insurance (UK) Limited
DTW1991 Underwriting Limited
Accelerant Insurance
Markerstudy Insurance Services
North Yorkshire County Council
Syndicate 2525
Everest Insurance
Pen Underwriting
Tokio Marine Kiln
Aspen
Municipal Mutual
Enstar Group
Ascot Group
Vodafone Group Plc
Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services UK Limited
Liberty Mutual
McCain Foods
Pro Global
Forbes Solicitors
Forbes Solicitors represents a significant number of local authorities and insurers, and focuses on complex construction injury claims, including hearing loss, electrocution, and burn matters, as well as contracting and subcontracting issues. The team is also skilled in managing social care abuse claims, fraud-related matters, fast-track casualty cases, and disease claims. Chris Booth heads up the insurance team and leads the firm’s anti-fraud and disease efforts. Kella Bowers oversees inquests, social services, and abuse claims, while Paul Geldard directs the complex injury division. Annette Siallagan specialises in claims arising from the construction industry and has a wealth of experience in disease claims.
Praxisleiter:
Chris Booth; Paul Geldard; Kella Bowers;
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Annette Siallagan
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‘I find that all employees that we deal with have a consistent work ethic. This helps when new people are assigned to our cases; we can rest assured that there will be a consistent approach and the same attention to detail.’
‘The team pride themselves on understanding the values of their clients and tailoring their approach to support those values. The team are very approachable, very knowledgeable and always think innovatively to provide solutions for clients.’
‘The individuals all uphold the integrity of the business, and the level of expertise is aligned with the client’s needs.’
Kernmandanten
Calderdale MBC
Leeds City Council
Thirteen Housing Group Ltd
Hull City Council
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Durham County Council
Zurich Insurance
Scarborough Council
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Lloyds Syndicate 2525
Oldham MBC
South Kesteven Council
North Lincolnshire Council
North East Lincolnshire Council
Livin Housing Ltd
Gallagher Bassett
Broadspire/Crawfords
Maven Insurance
RSA
Yorkshire Housing
Travelers
Sitex Orbis
AIG
Protector Insurance
Sunderland Council
Sheffield City Council
Together Housing
EMH
Newcastle City Council
Highlight-Mandate
- Obtained a finding of fundamental dishonesty against a claimant claiming laceration injury during the course of his employment.
- Instructed with regards to a catastrophic multi-million-pound life-changing injury claim following the claimant being crushed by a vehicle.
Weightmans
Weightmans LLP leverages its national practice to deliver comprehensive support to clients across numerous sectors. Charles Heppenstall, the regional head for Leeds, specialises in serious injury cases and has expertise in counter fraud work, while Helen Brown, the firm's national head for local authorities, is an expert in the full spectrum of workplace and public liability claims. Lindsay Staddon is the technical lead for large losses and handles a broad range of claims, and Blaise Smith is noted for his work on catastrophic injury claims and fatal accident mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Charles Heppenstall
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Blaise Smith; Helen Brown; Lindsay Staddon
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‘Weightmans LLP provides a bespoke and personal service to defendant insurers in severe personal injury cases. It is obvious that the team are extremely able to deal with maximum severity cases and provide realistic and timely advice to their insurer clients.’
‘Charles Heppenstall is a stand-out individual. Now managing the Leeds office he is a superbly prepared practitioner, always on the ball and enjoys brilliantly relaxed relationships with the insurer. He commands respect and provides timely, accurate, and realistic advice on maximum severity claims. He has a deep knowledge of brain injury claims.’
‘The team are very flexible and free thinking in their approach. There is a vast level of experience amongst the team, and they are very commercially minded, and understanding of a client’s needs to settle claims as quickly and as economically as possible.’
Kernmandanten
Zurich
Motor Insurers Bureau
AIG Europe
AXAXL Insurance
PwC (Chester Street Holdings)
Municipal Mutual Insurance
Tesco Underwriting
HDI Global
Gallagher Bassett
Hundreds of Local Authorities and Police Authorities
Hiscox Insurance
Esure Insurance
Prometheus Insurance
Hastings Direct
Markel Insurance
DCL Insurance
Tradex