Department profile
Forbes

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Forbes

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About

Provided by Forbes

Forbes' Insurance Department is recognised nationally for our expert complex and high value practice. 

Our clients see us as not only defendant lawyers, but part of their team, benefitting their overall business proposition/operation.

We have over 40 years' experience in handling insurance claims. We currently represent over 50 local authority and housing authorities nationally. We also work with a number of national household names in the retail and construction markets. In addition, we act for emergency services, LEAs, schools, universities and colleges. We also have long-standing relationships with some of the country's largest insurers, companies and claims handlers.

We offer clients a specialist and tailored service in areas such as:

  • ​Complex claims and catastrophic injury
  • Disease
  • Casualty claims
  • Construction
  • Social Care
  • Fraud
  • Retail claims
  • Housing

We add value to our clients through providing training, running seminars/webinars and providing regular updates.

Industries (7)

  • Insurance
  • Retail
  • Construction
  • Housing
  • Education
  • Care
  • Manufacturing

Chambers Review

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Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Forbes routinely advises defendants on a wide range of personal injury claims and often acts for local authorities. The team provides extensive support on fast-track employers' liability and public liability claims, and is also known for its extensive expertise in group claims arising from child sexual exploitation. The team also has notable experience in fundamental dishonesty findings.

Strengths

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  • Forbes offers prompt and efficient advice and service, working in collaboration to achieve optimum outcomes.

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  • The team provide an excellent service, listen to their clients' requirements and go the extra mile to achieve favourable results.

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  • The lawyers have a very unique talent in being able to explain the most complex of legal matters in very simple, comprehensible terms. They regularly go above and beyond.

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  • The team are technically very strong and they are all very approachable and friendly. The service is excellent and they are always responsive.

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  • Forbes has a great, dedicated team with excellent expertise. They keep us well informed about the latest trends, ensuring we stay ahead in a constantly evolving industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Chris Booth
    Band 4Chris Booth

    Chris Booth

    Chris Booth specialises in supporting insurers and local authorities with their volume personal injury claims. He has notable expertise in matters concerning fraudulent claims and fraud rings.

    • Chris will seek to provide solutions to any problems or proposals, and he is open and honest when it comes to providing any feedback.

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    • Nothing is too much trouble for Chris, and having his expert advice and support on hand is invaluable.

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    • Chris is excellent: his knowledge, expertise, support and assistance to me and my team have been fantastic.

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  • Band 4Kella Bowers
    Band 4Kella Bowers

    Kella Bowers

    Kella Bowers has particular experience handling litigation arising from significant abuse and child sexual exploitation claims.

    • Nothing is too much trouble for Kella and she often goes above and beyond, especially when dealing with high-profile or urgent matters.

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    • Kella is very knowledgeable and understands our operations and requirements. She is always available to provide advice or put us in contact with the relevant person.

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Ranked Individuals at Forbes (2)

UK-wide

Members

Provided by Forbes

  • Louise Goss

  • Natalie Argent

  • Deborah Procter

  • Annette Siallagan

  • Elizabeth Bower

  • John Myles

  • Andrew Ellis

    Head of Department

  • Ian Howard

  • Louise Alasirt

  • Alice Norcross

  • Amy Jackson

  • Sarah Davisworth

  • Katherine O'Neil

  • Katie Fox

  • Siobhan Hardy

  • Nicola Dawn

  • Ridwaan Omar

  • David Mayor

  • Paul Geldard

  • Chris Threlkeld

  • Kella Bowers

  • Rebecca Woolam

  • Anna Mychalkiw

  • Tim Smith

  • Lucy Harris

  • Chris Booth

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