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Irwin Mitchell

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant

UK Guide 2026 : The South


Irwin Mitchell

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The Team is widely regarded as market leading for all aspects of high value, complex claimant personal injury work. It comprises experts working in the fields of brain and spinal cord injury, orthopaedic injury as well as fatal accidents, asbestos diseases and injuries to members of the armed forces. 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 Team are regarded as leaders in their specialist areas.

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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - The South

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Irwin Mitchell is a leading national firm with a standout offering on the South Coast. The team regularly handles a wide variety of high-value personal injury matters, including complex spinal cord, orthopaedic and head injury claims, often arising from RTAs. The practitioners also work closely with the Court of Protection team to provide a holistic rehabilitation programme for injured claimants.

Strengths

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  • They always go the extra mile for their clients and will really put themselves out to make sure they do the best they can for them.

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  • They are a team of knowledgeable solicitors who provide effective support.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Claire Howard
    Band 1Claire Howard

    Claire Howard

    Claire Howard possesses significant expertise in serious head injuries and spinal damage claims connected to RTAs. She has further strength handling amputation and orthopaedic injury cases.
    • Claire knows the law backwards. She's very forceful with defendants and has very good client skills.

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    • She has an easy manner and forms good relationships, but she is also as sharp as a knife and gets very good and fair results.

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    • She is very passionate and likes to advance the interests of her clients. She is very detailed and a great team player.

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  • Associates to watchLauren Haas
    Associates to watchLauren Haas

    Lauren Haas

    Lauren Haas is a senior associate in the personal injury team. She has vast experience handling cases arising from accidents in the workplace and RTAs.

    • She is driven, thorough, and committed to achieving excellence in her cases.

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