Chambers Review
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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - East Anglia
What the Team is Known For
Ashtons Legal has impressive strength in handling catastrophic injury claims, including a focus on brain and spinal injuries. The firm has notable expertise in claims resulting from RTAs involving motorcycles, pedestrians and passengers. The team is active on claims arising from fatal accidents and amputations.
Strengths
They have a genuine care for clients, outstanding attention to detail and a strength in depth not often seen in this area, even with bigger firms.
A client-focused firm with a strong local presence. They have good connections with the best experts and really fight to get the best results for their clients.
Although they are excellent at more run-of-the-mill cases, Ashtons really distinguish themselves in the more unusual cases where their expertise can shine through.
Notable practitioners
Richard Foyster heads the personal injury team and frequently acts in catastrophic injury claims arising from RTAs, particularly those involving contested liability issues.
He just instils this wonderful, calm confidence in clients. They know they'll get a collaborative approach.
Richard is on top of all relevant issues and has a wide network of rehabilitation resources. He is empathetic to clients and tenacious in pursuing the best outcome for them.
Richard is one of the most knowledgeable solicitors I work with.
Michael Wangermann's broad personal injury caseload covers a range of injuries, with a focus on those stemming from RTAs. He has a particular specialism in cases that involve chronic pain and brain injuries.
Michael takes on high-value catastrophic cases with great skill.
He is very organised and his delivery is great.
Michael is a truly excellent all-round solicitor.
Michael has an excellent grasp of the issues and is proactive in supporting clients, accessible and responsive.
Tom Ranson is well versed in physical and psychiatric injury claims arising from RTAs and accidents at work.
Tom is a fighter who takes on the most tricky cases. He leaves no stone unturned. He's indefatigable.
Tom has an excellent grasp of traumatic brain injuries. He is empathetic towards clients and obtains the best outcome for them.
Tom delivers the full package: legal expertise, commercial acumen and the relentless pursuit of his client's best interests. A pleasure to work with.
Tom is a strong litigator who I would particularly recommended turning to in the most difficult cases.
Mick Upton regularly handles claims including fatal accidents and catastrophic injury.
He has an excellent grasp of the issues and is reliable and accessible.
Mick is incredible at keeping on top of the detail. He analyses everything.
Mick is a very thorough and hard-working solicitor.