Irwin Mitchell stands out for its experienced team and success in complex, high-profile matters. Sion Kingston heads up the Leeds team, while Adrian Budgen leads the serious injury team in Sheffield; Kingston specialises in serious injury claims, while Budgen leads the firm’s national asbestos and occupational disease practice. Rachael Aram, Louise Jenkins and Carolyn Heaton focus on brain and spinal cord injuries, with Heaton leading the neurotrauma team. Ian Toft is adept at handling workplace illness claims, particularly issues involving occupation-related cancers. Claire Newstead manages the polytrauma team, covering employer’s liability, road traffic, and public liability cases. David Johnston-Keay specialises in occupational lung disease claims, and David Withers is noted for his trial success in serious injury cases. The team is bolstered by its strong team of specialist personal injury associates, of which Claire Pilsworth, Darren Wilson, Kate Venn and Sarah Brumpton are of note.
Personal injury: claimant in Yorkshire And The Humber
Irwin Mitchell
Responsables de la pratique:
Sion Kingston; Adrian Budgen
Autres avocats clés:
Louise Jenkins; Rachael Aram; Carolyn Heaton; Ian Toft; Claire Newstead; David Johnston-Keay; David Withers; Hema Rana; Oliver Collett; Claire Pilsworth; Darren Wilson; Kate Venn; Sarah Brumpton
Les références
‘Ian Toft is experienced and effective. He goes the extra mile.’
‘Our son had a brain injury, Irwin Mitchell put together a specialist team with detailed aftercare and rehabilitation services. This was more important to us than the case, but they managed the case in the background very much to our satisfaction.’
‘The team at Irwin Mitchell have a vast wealth of knowledge and experience to call upon. While my main interaction has been in relation to a personal injury claim, there have been occasions where it has been necessary to refer to other departments and specialities, and this has been seamless with the expertise readily at hand, which may not have been possible in other practices.’
Stewarts Law LLP
Stewarts Law LLP is distinguished in the market for providing specialised representation in catastrophic injury cases spanning claims involving serious spinal and brain injuries, amputations, and other complex cases, with international capabilities. Daniel Herman heads up the Leeds team with a strong track record in high-value spinal and brain injury claims; he is also active in professional negligence claims against other personal injury firms which have either under-settled claims or incorrectly advised clients. Ben Townsend has particular expertise in severe brain injury cases, including those from vehicle crashes overseas, while Warren Maxwell specialises in employers’ and occupiers’ liability matters and represents injured military personnel. Jane Pyrah has joined the team, bringing a wealth of experience in catastrophic injury cases, particularly those involving spinal cord and brain injuries, and amputations. The team leverages its team of experienced associates, of which Charlotte Foster is of note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniel Herman
Autres avocats clés:
Ben Townsend; Warren Maxwell; Jane Pyrah; Chris Smith; Charlotte Foster
Les références
‘Attention to detail and the fortitude to see things through to to the bitter end where necessary coupled with expertise in the finer details of the law.’
‘Clients love Warren Maxwell, and opponents fear him. He is a great all-round lawyer.’
‘Chris Smith is incredibly diligent and has superb judgment.’
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for a young woman in her early twenties who sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury when her car was hit by a stolen vehicle as she drove home from work. Achieved a settlement of £23m.
Switalskis Solicitors
Switalskis Solicitors handles a varied spectrum of serious injury cases involving brain injuries, amputations and of life-changing injuries, and also fields a distinct child abuse team. Mark Hollinghurst is head of the brain and spinal injury team, while John McQuater jointly leads the general personal injury; he has a breadth of expertise and experience advising on amputations, fatalities, and complex appeals. Fellow personal injury practice co-head Diane Parker has an impressive track record in employers’ liability, occupiers’ liability, and road traffic accidents. As head of the child abuse litigation practice, David Greenwood also leads on the firm's lobbying and claims work; Amy Clowrey is noted for her significant contributions in this area.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark Hollinghurst; Diane Parker; David Greenwood; John McQuater
Autres avocats clés:
Amy Clowrey
Les références
‘Switalskis’ has grown into one of the strongest serious injury practices in the region. They have a very experienced team, and I really like their emphasis on client care.’
‘Mark Hollinghurst is a partner of great ability and experience. He draws on a huge wealth of experience but has not lost empathy for his clients or the desire to fight to obtain the best results for them.’
‘The personal injury team at Switalskis has forged out a growing reputation in Yorkshire as one of the premier firms providing a specialist service. The team has intellectual strength in depth and with good internal collaboration and diversity.’
Thompsons Solicitors LLP
Thompsons Solicitors LLP represents national trade unions and charities and the associated individuals, adeptly handling a wide array of accident and disease claims. Simon Wilson excels in high-severity cases, including matters involving brain and spinal injuries and various occupational injuries. Helen Shakespeare is noted for her work involving neurotrauma, spinal injuries, severe burns, and amputations, heading the specialist team dealing with amputation injuries. Nicola Harrison is a specialist asbestos lawyer, and senior associate Marion Voss brings substantial expertise in managing asbestos-related claims. Mark Allen has extensive experience working for seriously injured people, particularly those suffering from industrial disease.
Responsables de la pratique:
Helen Shakespeare; Marion Voss; Mark Allen; Andrew Smith
Autres avocats clés:
Simon Wilson; Nicola Harrison
Les références
‘A long-established specialist team.’
‘Displays the sought after, but rarely achieved, mix of legal skill with true human empathy.’
‘Thompsons have perhaps the finest catastrophic injury team nationally. Their history goes back a long way with very strong union ties. Their approach is almost uniquely client-centred.’
Hudgell Solicitors
Hudgell Solicitors has strong expertise in catastrophic injury claims, particularly regarding road traffic collisions. The team is led by Samuel McFadyen, who specialises in severe injury cases, especially those involving brain and spinal injuries. Sarah Kidd focuses on public liability and road traffic accident claims.
Responsables de la pratique:
Samuel McFayden; Sarah Kidd
Autres avocats clés:
Jane Woodcock
Les références
‘Samuel McFadyen is very client-centred and goes the extra mile to ensure the best results for his clients.’
‘Hudgell’s have taken great care to ensure that throughout our claim, we have felt completely supported at every moment. I feel they seek out the best medical experts available, and they got us a case worker to provide everyday assistance.’
‘Samuel McFadyen is an amazing person. He is helpful and understanding; if we have ever needed anything, he has done a great job ensuring it happens. Having Sam working with us has been a very comfortable experience.’
Principaux dossiers
- Secured a £4.6m compensation settlement with an agreed order for provisional damages approved by the court for further future damages if the client’s condition deteriorates for a man left paralysed by the spinal cord injury he suffered in October 2018.
- Secured a complete package of specialist rehabilitation and a damages settlement of £1m for a man who suffered a serious brain injury, aged 17, when knocked off his motorbike by a car driver.
- Providing an ongoing package of financial, physical, emotional and psychological support to an individual and their family following a car accident in which their partner and their child were killed.
Leigh Day
Leigh Day recently bolstered its Leeds-based offering with the addition of Bethany Sanders, who joined from the firm's London office. Sanders brings with her a breadth of expertise and experience in complex and high-value claims arising from road traffic accidents, including brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations and fatal accidents. The team is bolstered by a strong team of associates, which includes Michaela Longland, Mary Ojidu and Bethany Greenwood, who all have extensive experience in serious injury claims.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bethany Sanders
Autres avocats clés:
Michaela Longland; Mary Ojidu; Bethany Greenwood
Les références
‘I find the whole team to be responsive and caring about their clients, in particular Bethany Sanders, who is client-centred.’
‘Thorough, balanced, caring and efficient.’
‘A small new team that is doing a great job in the area.’
Morrish Solicitors LLP
Morrish Solicitors LLP works for unions and associations, acting solely for the associated individuals. The firm manages a broad spectrum of claims with specialised expertise in injuries in the medical, transport, music and entertainment, and sports sectors, among others. Laura Nabozny, who heads up the Leeds team, concentrates on catastrophic injury cases involving employers’ liability, and directs the firm’s initiatives in the performing arts industry. John Morrison is particularly experienced in occupational-related injuries, including occupational stress and asbestos exposure claims.
Responsables de la pratique:
Laura Nabozny
Autres avocats clés:
John Morrison
Les références
‘Laura Nabozny and her team were excellent. They were conscientious and willing to listen to the clients. I would work with Laura and her team again.’
‘Laura Nabozny was efficient and always took the extra time to speak with me. She would go above and beyond, which I was extremely grateful for in my case.’
‘Morrish Solicitors led my very complex personal injury case. It was a long process and throughout, I was treated with the utmost care and professionalism. As well as having open and frequent communication with the partner I was dealing with, I found the contact from the rest of the company very clear, and my concerns were always answered very quickly.’
SJP Law
SJP Law is particularly skilled in relation to serious injuries, covering complex and high-value brain and spinal injury claims arising from road traffic accidents. Neil Holland leads the teams in both Hull and York. Simon Burgess, who is based in Hull, has a history of successfully settling high-value personal injury claims.
Responsables de la pratique:
Neil Holland
Autres avocats clés:
Simon Burgess
Les références
‘From the very first connection that I had with SJP Law, I have never been disappointed with their attention to detail, the promptness at which they make contact, and their ability to listen and communicate in a friendly, caring way.’
‘I am constantly amazed by Neil Holland and his depth of knowledge, even when first confronted with a complex case. He is caring and empathetic and listens with great interest to each case.’
‘Small, friendly and efficient team; they punch above their weight.’
Taylor & Emmet LLP
Taylor & Emmet LLP specialises in a broad spectrum of claims, including matters involving catastrophic injuries, industrial disease, criminal injuries and fatal accidents. John Green heads up the department and focuses on serious brain injury claims resulting from road traffic accidents. He is supported by Jonathan Stittle, the highly experienced former practice head and senior litigator.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Green
Autres avocats clés:
Jonathan Stittle
Les références
‘I have consistently found John Green to be very polite in his communication. His emails are well-written and easily understood, free from jargon or ambiguity.’
‘They have always made me feel listened to and kept me informed with great detail of all aspects relating to my case. I’ve always felt that I can get in contact and will be a priority should I do so, with any questions answered in a straight forward way. The team at Taylor Emmet are always very friendly and nice people to deal with, and I always feel that they have my best interests in mind.’
‘The team at the Taylor and Emmet personal injury department are outstanding for their organisation and communication throughout the legal process. The team are always available to answer any questions and communicate any facts about a case. They provide an excellent amount of detail to any and all questions I have asked over the duration of my case.’
Principaux dossiers
- Representing an infant who suffered a brain injury as a result of an RTA.
- Representing a client who fell from a ladder, causing significant orthopaedic injury.
- Secured an admission of liability in a high-value RTA claim.
The Asbestos Law Partnership LLP
The Asbestos Law Partnership LLP focuses solely on asbestos exposure-related claims, with specialised knowledge and extensive experience in cases involving occupational, environmental, clothing-related, and familial exposure. Paul Glanville leads the team, and is a respected figure in the industrial disease field with a strong track record in successfully litigating high-value claims. Fozia Hussain acts on complex exposure cases for her clients, including recovering hospice care costs and damages for spouses.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paul Glanville
Autres avocats clés:
Fozia Hussain
Les références
‘Very friendly and understanding, we felt very comfortable with the way we were treated from the start at what was a very difficult time for us.’
‘Personal touch, they were always available either by phone or e-mail, replying immediately. We were kept well informed of the progress. I can not thank the team enough for the help and kindness in this claim.’
‘The Asbestos Law Partnership specialise in claimants suffering from Mesothelioma, and because of this, they are fully conversant with all aspects of the effects on the applicant, giving them the best possible service. Their expert processes are the best anyone can expect dealing with the claimants for industrial injuries resulting in this specific cancer.’
Principaux dossiers
- Settled a mesothelioma claim for a factory manager exposed to asbestos over a 25-year period.
- Achieved a settlement for a mesothelioma client exposed in the 1960s.
- Secured a six-figure settlement for a mesothelioma client and his disabled wife.
Graysons Solicitors
Graysons Solicitors manages a wide array of claims. Leading the personal injury team is Jane Cooper, who handles a range of personal injury matters with particular expertise in multi-defendant cases and employers and public liability cases. Peter Clark spearheads industrial disease and inquest cases, while Jonathan West leads on occupational injury matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Peter Clark; Jane Cooper; Jonathan West
Les références
‘Friendly, efficient and timely communication.’
‘Jane Cooper seeks appropriate input from experts and manages client expectations well, leading to prompt and advantageous settlements.’
‘Grayson solicitors are a great firm, especially Jane Cooper, who took on my case. They are very hard working and work to your standard with your best interests at heart. It was difficult to find a solicitors to take on my case which was quite complicated, but Grayson’s didn’t hesitate to help. They explained how everything would work, in-depth, before starting my case and throughout the process too.’
Harrowells Solicitors
Harrowells Solicitors handles work relating to accident and disease claims, showcasing its proficiency in high-value cases. Richard Wood oversees the practice based in York, and Kim Daniells also stands out for her notable work in this space.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard Wood
Autres avocats clés:
Kim Daniells
Les références
‘I have found them to be efficient and informed.’
Ramsdens Solicitors LLP
Ramsdens Solicitors LLP is adept at handling a range of personal injury claims, including those involving issues of abuse, serious injuries, and multi-track claims; the practice is also skilled in group action claims. The team is spearheaded by Nick Armitage, who has a wealth of experience and is assisted by Rachel Sharp, Nick Stojanovic and Ian Miles.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nick Armitage
Autres avocats clés:
Rachel Sharp; Nick Stojanovic; Ian Miles
Les références
‘Rachel Sharp is a clear star in the department. Her focus is on high-value and complex claims. She is always well-prepared and has an exceptional understanding of medical and legal issues. This means that she inspires confidence in the client and can offer a personalised approach.’
‘The main stand-out points of this practice, in our opinion, are the timely communication skills and time taken to explain complex legal matters in layman’s terms.’
‘Very good team which is client-focused and collaborative. Offers a personal touch.’