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Irwin Mitchell

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant

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We continue to be the leading Personal Injury team in the area and are renowned for our work in brain, spinal, amputee and disease work. We prioritise rehabilitation in all cases and have a first class reputation for ensuring that our clients have early access to the care/equipment/housing/therapies and treatment they need. The Partners who lead the Serious Injury Team are regarded as leaders in their field and are ranked in the legal directories as such.

Our clients face great stress and uncertainty as a result of the life changing injuries they receive and benefit significantly from being able to quickly access expert legal advice on all aspects of their claims and any none accident related issues. This in turn enables our clients to focus on the rehabilitation we put in place to help aid their recovery. We work with our colleagues in these areas on a day to day basis to ensure that the client receives a 360 approach to client care.

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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - North West

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Irwin Mitchell is a standout national firm with a market-leading Manchester office that assists clients with high-value, complex personal injury claims. The team is known for its expertise in litigation against the Ministry of Defence and other employers. It is experienced in handling cases involving industrial disease as well as catastrophic injuries. The firm provides a wealth of expertise relating to serious brain, amputation and spinal injuries, with a strong focus on client rehabilitation. The personal injury practice works closely with the family law and Court of Protection teams to provide a full-service package for claimants.

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Strengths

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  • All the solicitors I have been privileged and grateful to work with at Irwin Mitchell have excellent communication skills. They have always given valuable support and advice.

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  • What sets Irwin Mitchell apart is the sheer professionalism of their approach at every level. From senior partners to junior associates, there is a striking uniformity of care, clarity and competence.

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  • They provide regular updates and clear explanations, and make a genuine effort to make clients feel supported.

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  • Irwin Mitchell are professional and hands-on. They have experience and knowledge, and they're always on the ball.

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  • Irwin Mitchell always had my situation and well-being as the first priority. Nothing was too much trouble for the team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jonathan Betts
    Jonathan Betts

    Jonathan Betts

    Jonathan Betts is a vastly experienced practitioner who frequently handles high-value personal injury claims relating to brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation. He is the lead partner for Irwin Mitchell's personal injury team in Manchester.

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  • Deirdre Healy
    Deirdre Healy

    Deirdre Healy

    Deirdre Healy is highly sought after by clients and their families for a range of personal injury matters. She specialises in claims involving complex brain and spinal injuries, as well as amputations.

    • Deirdre is excellent. She's a top practitioner and she's very knowledgeable.

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  • Matthew Brown
    Matthew Brown

    Matthew Brown

    Matthew Brown is highly rated for his experience handling complex personal injury cases arising from motor accidents. He has notable expertise in catastrophic brain and spinal injuries.

    • Working with Matthew Brown has been an outstanding experience. He brings a rare and valuable combination of compassion, professionalism and clarity to every interaction.

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    • Matthew is a very capable lawyer and a shrewd tactician who gets the best results available for his clients.

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  • Richard Biggs
    Richard Biggs

    Richard Biggs

    Richard Biggs acts in a range of personal injury cases, with notable expertise in high-value claims relating to brain and spinal injury as well as amputation. He regularly represents clients in claims arising from RTAs.

    • Richard has a lot of specialist knowledge and is very sensible and pragmatic. He listens to the clients to ascertain what they need, as well as what they want.

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  • Matthew Garson
    Matthew Garson

    Matthew Garson

    Matthew Garson acts on behalf of clients in a range of personal injury cases, including those relating to orthopaedic, brain and spinal injuries. He often represents clients in claims arising from motor accidents.

    • Matthew Garson is a strong lawyer.

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