Clyde & Co's personal injury defendant team brings together a formidable line-up of experienced litigators and subject matter experts across catastrophic injury, employers’ liability, disease, and abuse claims. Tony Cawley, Matthew Ford, Edward Sainsbury and Claire Collins play key roles in high-value catastrophic injury matters, while Paula Jefferson leads the abuse group, which is regularly involved in sensitive and large-scale allegations. The firm’s extensive data capabilities, international platform, and integration of legal tech tools support its ability to act efficiently across complex claims. The firm is also well-known for its technical command, strategic foresight, and trusted relationships with major insurers and public sector clients.

A core presence in major loss and casualty defence work, DWF’s personal injury defendant team is recognised for its deep bench and technical expertise in high-value litigation across motor, public, and employer’s liability. Led by Steven King and Dan Mitchell, the team manages a consistent caseload of complex brain, spinal, and psychiatric injury claims, often involving cross-border or multi-party elements. Claire Bowler is regularly instructed in catastrophic motor claims and strategic litigation across Europe, while Graham Dickinson brings decades of experience in the defence of sensitive, high-stakes claims. Seema Bains acts across a broad swathe of employer liability mandates, while Sara-Jane Eaton handles international claims and complex jurisdictional issues. Rhys Sanchez advises insurers, brokers, and corporates on liability and quantum disputes, acting for both domestic and international clients. John Lezemore leads on chronic pain litigation, and Michelle Knapp is a key figure in large loss work involving composite insurer clients. Adela Carrasco is noted for her growing profile in serious casualty and public liability matters.

Kennedys’s personal injury team is a key national player with deep London expertise, frequently instructed in high-value and high-profile litigation involving catastrophic injury, complex liability, and jurisdictional issues. The team is led by Mark Burton, who plays a central role in group concussion litigation and high-severity brain and spinal injury cases. Joe McManus is well-known for his work on jurisdictionally challenging claims and landmark test cases, including matters involving serious workplace and hospital incidents. Ben Appleton leads on claims involving subtle brain injury and FND, while Stephen Foster is a key contact for amputation and rehabilitation-focused cases, often advising on care solutions. Andrew Purdie brings particular strength in paediatric TBI and complex motor indemnity issues, and Joanne Kelly is noted for her work on fraudulent exaggeration and digital forensics. The team acts for major insurers, corporates, and public bodies, with work encompassing motor, EL/PL, and specialist public sector claims. Recent mandates have included matters arising from international accidents, complex claims involving sporting and theatrical injuries, and mass actions brought against public authorities and employers.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP handles a select range of high-stakes, reputationally sensitive personal injury matters, with a particular focus on fatal accidents, stress-at-work and bullying claims, historic group litigation, and legacy liability. The team operates as part of the firm’s wider disputes and contentious insurance offering and is distinct in its ability to manage both civil claims and associated criminal or regulatory proceedings. David Bennett leads the practice and is routinely instructed by major corporates in the finance, energy, and consumer sectors, often in matters involving complex causation, multiple jurisdictions, or significant media interest. The firm offers in-depth, partner-led representation on a lean caseload, including direct drafting of pleadings and counter-schedules.

Weightmans LLP’s London-based team forms a key part of the firm’s national personal injury offering, handling a steady stream of high-value catastrophic injury, public liability, and employer’s liability claims. The group is regularly instructed by major insurers and public bodies, often in claims involving severe brain injury, amputation, spinal damage, and complex multi-party liability. Philip Tracey is noted for his work in catastrophic injury and sports-related claims, including ongoing concussion litigation. Seva Singh is experienced in cases involving disputed capacity, interim payments, and high-value spinal and neurological trauma, while Catherine Kearney acts on a range of amputation, fatal, and pain-related injury claims, particularly those involving children. Shaun Lavery has a focus on subtle brain injury and fatal claims, often appearing as advocate in High Court hearings. The team also benefits from EU-wide personal injury and coverage expertise through Simon Ball, while Patricia Williams leads on cases with high-value reserves involving liability disputes and cross-claims.

Browne Jacobson LLP advises insurers and public sector bodies on high-value personal injury litigation involving catastrophic injury, psychiatric harm, and safeguarding issues. Kevin Lawson leads on spinal, brain, and complex liability claims for commercial insurers, while Bridget Tatham handles serious injury, elder abuse, and long-tail disease matters. James Fawcett oversees technical claims with a particular focus on environmental and public authority litigation. Sarah Erwin-Jones and James Arrowsmith co-lead the firm’s social care team, regularly acting in sensitive abuse and safeguarding claims. The group is noted for its depth in public sector defence work and overlap with regulatory proceedings.

Hill Dickinson LLP is a go-to for marine, travel, and regulatory personal injury claims, acting for P&I Clubs, cruise lines, ports, and offshore operators in complex, cross-border litigation. John Caddies leads the team and is noted for defending catastrophic injury and fatal claims involving vessels, often with overlapping criminal and regulatory issues. Janet McWhinney handles major healthcare-related injury cases, frequently defending high-value claims for NHS and private sector clients. Sarah Barnes acts for cruise lines and P&I Clubs in complex overseas injury and regulatory matters, while Javed Ali advises on cross-border compliance and industry-wide legislative issues. Laura Wilson is noted for large-loss claims, ferry incidents, and class action defence in port and maritime settings. The team is especially active in mass casualty events and high-profile maritime accidents, with deep strength in claims involving legionella, industrial disease, and overseas personal injury.

Led by Catherine Kober and Phillip Bratt, Keoghs LLP's complex injury team specialises in catastrophic claims involving brain, spinal, and amputation injuries, complex liability, and indemnity disputes. Kober is well-known for her work in sensitive large-scale litigation involving public authority defendants, and Bratt is sought after for his experience in handling high-value claims with market-wide implications. Katie Lacey plays a key leadership role, managing her own sub-team and handling complex catastrophic claims, including a central role in the high-profile group action.

Harrison Clark Rickerbys’s personal injury defendant team is led by Jonathan Edwards and Leanne Conisbee, and acts for a growing roster of insurers across complex casualty matters. The team is regularly instructed on serious injury and fatality claims, often with overlapping regulatory or inquest issues. The practice continues to expand with lateral hires and panel appointments, supported by a client-focused, advisory-led approach.

Keystone Law’s personal injury defendant team draws upon Cordelia Rushby and Steven Conway, both longstanding figures in the London local authority and insurer defence space. The firm adopts a partner-only model, with senior lawyers conducting all litigation rather than delegating to junior teams. The group handles a steady stream of public and employer’s liability claims for clients including local authorities, insurers, and self-insured corporates, often involving psychiatric injury, fatalities, and regulatory overlap. The practice is increasingly active in advising on operational and risk-based matters, particularly in sectors such as media, leisure, and infrastructure.

RPC’s personal injury team is led by Gavin Reese, a veteran in catastrophic and fatal injury litigation with expertise in coverage and regulatory advice. The team is regularly instructed on complex and reputationally sensitive claims, including those involving psychiatric injuries, fatalities, and regulatory investigations. Thom Lumley handles severe injury and amputation claims across sectors such as hospitality and construction. Mamata Dutta and Fiona Hahlo bolster the team’s capabilities in health and safety prosecutions and fatal accidents. The firm’s broader insurance offering supports a multidisciplinary approach to liability defence and crisis management.