Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
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Band 2
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(020) 7288 4800Chambers Review
Bolt Burdon Kemp is a boutique personal injury firm known for its advice to claimants on the full span of serious injury cases. The team is particularly noted for its expertise in handling military claims as well as historic child sex abuse cases. It is highly experienced in cases involving traumatic brain and spinal injuries in children.
Strengths
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"Bolt Burdon Kemp has unparalleled knowledge, commitment to the client and a real feel that they care about the individual."
"The team all work really hard to build their knowledge. They really do go above and beyond."
"Bolt Burden Kemp has a wide team of experts that are always willing to support in every way possible."
"They were very efficient and responsive to requests, providing practical help in preparing my case."
"Their dedication and hard work were crucial in successfully resolving my case and their professional excellence and heartfelt support has been a beacon of hope and strength for me."
"Bolt Burdon Kemp has unparalleled knowledge, commitment to the client and a real feel that they care about the individual."
"The team all work really hard to build their knowledge. They really do go above and beyond."
"Bolt Burden Kemp has a wide team of experts that are always willing to support in every way possible."
"They were very efficient and responsive to requests, providing practical help in preparing my case."
"Their dedication and hard work were crucial in successfully resolving my case and their professional excellence and heartfelt support has been a beacon of hope and strength for me."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner Jonathan Wheeler draws on his experience handling serious injury claims arising from accidents in the workplace, accidents in public places and RTAs. He is particularly well-known for his work on behalf of victims of child sexual abuse.
"Jonathan is hugely committed to client service and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in catastrophic personal injury work."
Cheryl Abrahams is a widely respected practitioner with extensive experience handling child brain injury claims.
"Cheryl is approachable, professional and dedicated to high service provision."
"Cheryl goes above and beyond for her clients and the professionals she works with. She is sophisticated and has excellent commercial awareness."
Ahmed Al-Nahhas heads the firm's military claims team. He acts for military claimants in complex personal injury matters such as PTSD from training and serious accidents.
"Ahmed is fantastic. He is a really engaging lawyer who is very committed to his work, understanding of his clients' needs and a true gentleman."
"Ahmed's subject knowledge of his field of expertise is absolutely fantastic and he is very empathetic and good with clients. He is very thorough and a real fighter."
"Ahmed in an exceptional lawyer and I feel very lucky to have him on my case. His eye for strategy is impressive and I always felt like he involved me in the strategy of my case."
"Ahmed is a charming velvet glove encasing an iron fist. He never loses his even temper but simply will not permit his clients to be pushed around."
Gaggan Mawi is developing a strong practice in the personal injury field. She is particularly experienced in military injury claims, including PTSD.
"Gaggan will fight your corner and provide a much needed personal touch and empathy. She is very knowledgeable and draws on relevant experience to get results."
"She has a great eye for detail, is very efficient and also compassionate and caring."
"Gaggan is a brilliant lawyer - she is absolutely meticulous and forensic."
Rhiannon Daniel specialises in spinal cord injury cases. She has experience advising on claims arising in a variety of contexts, including RTAs, accidents in public liability spaces or at work.
"Rhiannon has been excellent and very knowledgeable."
Victoria Oliver heads up the firm's spinal injury team. She specialises in representing claimants who have suffered spinal injuries, especially cases arising from motor accidents.
"Victoria is great - she is aware of the pressure points so has good strategic focus, and she is very sympathetic to her clients."
"She is excellent, very confident and able to make strong decisions."