Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : North East
Band 1
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(0870) 1500 100About
Provided by Irwin Mitchell
The Irwin Mitchell Personal Injury Department has a pre-eminent reputation in the North East of England and Cumbria for achieving outstanding results for clients who have suffered serious brain injury, spinal injury, amputation, work place injury, illness and occupational disease cases, or for those who have been abused.
We are proud to have a very dedicated and talented team of lawyers, many of whom are leaders in their fields in the North East of England and nationally. We represent our clients with integrity and are tenacious in our pursuit of the very best outcome for our clients. Much of our work involves novel and complex areas of law and we take a pioneering and innovative approach to the pursuit of claims. We work hard to understand the needs of our clients and to deliver the best rehabilitation available, funded through the claim, to ensure that recovery is maximised for individual clients wherever possible. We are passionate about getting the best results possible for all our clients and are noted for being approachable and caring in our client contact.
Chambers Review
Irwin Mitchell's outstanding personal injury practice has a specialism in asbestos-related disease claims, as well as brain, spinal and other serious injuries. The team has expertise in cases arising from RTAs and workplace injuries, while also dealing with sexual abuse-related claims. The team also provides ancillary services to clients in conjunction with other departments of the firm, such as the Court of Protection, asset management and family teams.
Strengths
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"They are always on hand to help us to find a sensible resolution, as well as listening to and supporting us when things get tough."
"Irwin Mitchell is probably the best resourced and best firm in the region for this type of work. They have extensive background knowledge and support in this field."
"I am highly confident in their ability to manage the most complex of cases as the team has a magnificent range of talent, knowledge and experience to bring to such matters."
"They are always on hand to help us to find a sensible resolution, as well as listening to and supporting us when things get tough."
"Irwin Mitchell is probably the best resourced and best firm in the region for this type of work. They have extensive background knowledge and support in this field."
"I am highly confident in their ability to manage the most complex of cases as the team has a magnificent range of talent, knowledge and experience to bring to such matters."
Notable Practitioners
Fran Mayes is the regional managing partner for personal injury and also leads the firm's serious injury team. She specialises in catastrophic brain and spinal injury claims as well as fatalities, often connected to RTAs.
"Fran is a very experienced and accomplished lawyer."
"I am so lucky to have Fran to assist me during my case; she is an amazing asset to the firm."
Kate Nicklin has considerable experience handling high-value personal injury mandates. She regularly acts on cases involving brain and spinal injuries following road traffic and workplace accidents.
"Kate is tough and highly confident; you know you are in good hands with her."
Laura Mcilduff has strong experience advising on a range of high-value and complex personal injury claims, most often with regard to life-changing injuries sustained in RTAs. She is adept at handling cases concerning both adults and children.
"Laura's legal knowledge is exceptional, as is her ability to engage with clients on a very human level."
"Laura is a pleasure to work with - she is diligent and meticulous in every detail relating to her clients and their recovery."
"Laura goes above and beyond at every opportunity she can."
Emma Bell is a senior associate at Irwin Mitchell. She has particular experience handling claims for individuals with asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma and asbestosis.
"Emma is a very experienced solicitor."
"She is excellent."
Helen Jones is an associate at Irwin Mitchell noted for her experience handling complex asbestos-related disease claims.
"Helen is a clear communicator with good insight into the relevant issues."
"Helen is a very accomplished asbestos lawyer whom I respect very much."
Ranked Lawyers at
Irwin Mitchell
North East