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Moore Barlow’s Serious Injury and Major Trauma team is recognised for its expertise in catastrophic injury and complex personal injury claims. Acting for individuals and families across the South and London, we specialise in cases involving life-changing brain, spinal, orthopaedic and psychiatric injuries, often arising from road traffic collisions, workplace incidents and public liability matters.

We are also known for our pioneering Major Trauma Service, one of the first of its kind in the UK, which ensures clients and families receive rehabilitation and holistic support from the outset of their case. Our lawyers have secured substantial settlements and early interim payments, enabling vital treatment and long-term care.

Our recent work highlights include acting for families and survivors of the Wimbledon Study Prep School crash and the Strand van collision, both high-profile matters which attracted significant media attention and demonstrate the scale and sensitivity of our instructions.

Beyond litigation, we are active in commentary and campaigning, shaping debate on road safety, e-scooter regulation and victim support. We also work closely with leading charities such as the Child Brain Injury Trust and RoadPeace.

As a team we place real value on diversity, inclusion and social mobility, and are proud to reflect this in both our client work and the make-up of our team itself.

Chambers Review

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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - The South

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What the Team is Known For

Moore Barlow has an impressive team that frequently advises on accidents at work and RTAs. The firm houses a broad span of expertise, including brain damage, spinal injuries, chronic pain claims and amputation cases. The practitioners are able to effectively manage cases where the areas of personal injury and clinical negligence intersect. The firm offers strength across the region, with offices in Southampton, Guildford and Richmond, and collaborates with other firms in the region as part of the Major Trauma Group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Helen Goatley
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Helen Goatley
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Eminent Practitioners

Helen Goatley specialises in acquired brain injury cases, such as those arising from workplace injuries and RTAs.

Helen is a very well-known, high-profile solicitor. She is incredibly empathetic with clients. She can manage people brilliantly and is also a brilliant solicitor. She really knows her stuff.

Damian Horan
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Damian Horan
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Damian Horan acts in catastrophic injury cases stemming from RTAs, with particular strength in brain, spinal and orthopaedic injury claims.

It is a delight to do a case with Damian. Everything is beautifully prepared and he is very astute.

A very bright and compassionate individual.

Matthew Claxson
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Matthew Claxson
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Matthew Claxson has experience acting for clients who have suffered brain injuries as a result of RTAs and workplace incidents. He is noted for his expert knowledge of cases involving amputations, as well as significant brain and spinal cord injuries.

He is totally committed to securing best outcomes for his clients and has extensive expertise across the full breadth of catastrophic injury work.

Matthew Claxson is a standout leader with a deep and unrivalled commitment to securing access to early rehabilitation so as to secure the best possible outcomes for his seriously injured clients.

Trevor Sterling
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Trevor Sterling
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Trevor Sterling is senior partner at Moore Barlow and chairs the personal injury and clinical division. He is particularly active in cases stemming from RTAs, especially those concerning severe brain injury and amputations.

He is admired for his sympathetic, realistic and tenacious handling of heavy cases and he will never let a client down.

Trevor Sterling is a heavy hitter in the market who is well respected by his peers and adversaries.

He inspires action and respect.

Tim Kirfield
Tim Kirfield
Associates to watch

Tim Kirfield regularly assists clients with claims arising out of RTAs that have caused brain and orthopaedic injuries.

He is a rising star for the future. He's technically very competent and brilliant with clients.

Tim invests a great deal of time into all his cases, offering a personal touch, and is always keen to offer quality professional support, guidance and advice where he can.

He's cool, calm, collected, bright and tenacious.

Ranked Lawyers at
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The South

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant

Helen Goatley
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Helen Goatley
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Eminent Practitioners
Damian Horan
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Damian Horan
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Matthew Claxson
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Matthew Claxson
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Trevor Sterling
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Trevor Sterling
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Tim Kirfield
Tim Kirfield
Associates to watch

Members

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Anna Silcox

Antonia Elsom

Caprice Kent

Claire Sagala

Damian Horan

Damian Horan

Head of Department

Daryl Robinson

Emma Dryden

Emma Potter

Fadwa Errhioui

Hannah Nelmes

Juliette Moule

Matthew Tuff

Michael Hayward

Nadia Draoua

Olivia Smith

Rebecca Seymour

Rebecca Waller

Shiwani Kashiara

Sophie Winstanley

Tim Kirfield

Trevor Sterling

Trevor Sterling

Head of Department

Industries

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Amputation

Brain and head injury

Child injury

Fatal accident

Road traffic accidents

Spinal injury