Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
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Provided by Irwin Mitchell
The Midlands Personal Injury department has a team which handles a substantial caseload of high value claims including, but not limited to, supporting children and adults who have sustained brain injuries and those who have suffered spinal cord injuries, limb loss and multiple orthopaedic traumas. They are also instructed in cases involving fatalities, psychiatric injury, severe burns and loss of vision. The team continues to achieve regular multi-million pound settlements, ensuring clients have life-long care and therapy. Additionally, the Birmingham office boasts the Midlands’ largest specialist Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer team.
Chambers Review
Irwin Mitchell is a nationwide firm noted for its handling of major domestic and international personal injury claims. The firm has an impressive breadth of expertise, fielding specialist capabilities in areas such as brain and spinal injuries and child abuse claims. The team is also skilled in workplace illness cases relating to mesothelioma and lung cancer, as well as psychiatric injuries such as PTSD. The lawyers also represent families and victims in claims arising from aviation disasters and terror attacks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Irwin Mitchell are always on hand to deal with any queries in relation to ongoing cases."
"Irwin Mitchell is a high-quality firm consistently providing efficient instructions with empathy to clients. The efficiency of support is always a relief."
"The firm has a national presence and does high-end work, taking on more complex issues, and has a number of talented individuals."
"Irwin Mitchell are always on hand to deal with any queries in relation to ongoing cases."
"Irwin Mitchell is a high-quality firm consistently providing efficient instructions with empathy to clients. The efficiency of support is always a relief."
"The firm has a national presence and does high-end work, taking on more complex issues, and has a number of talented individuals."
Notable Practitioners
Hilary Wetherell advises on high-value RTAs, including those resulting in fatalities, in addition to employers' liability claims.
"Hilary is at the top of her game as a legal professional. She is also very personable and puts clients at ease."
Stephen Nye is active on a wide array of high-value claims covering spinal and brain injuries, including those resulting from RTAs.
Alida Coates is particularly active in handling occupational disease cases, with a track record in asbestos-related claims.
"Alida is a highly experienced and effective partner."
Luke Daniels regularly assists with complex abuse claims, often against local authorities.
"Luke always makes time for clients and colleagues alike. He works extremely hard and is great to work with."
"Luke is always exceptional."
Jatinder Paul is a highly regarded partner with experience advising clients in matters relating to serious illness. He has notable strength in handling issues containing cross-border elements.