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Provided by Christopher McKinney
Partner
Chris has over 30 years’ experience handling personal injury claims and exclusively represents individuals who have suffered life-changing injuries. Highly regarded in the legal community, he is ranked by Chambers and recommended by the Legal 500.
Chris specialises in catastrophic injury cases, with a particular focus on brain and spinal cord injuries. He has secured numerous million- and multi-million-pound settlements for clients who have suffered serious trauma, including quadriplegia, paraplegia, and amputation injuries. He is currently instructed in multiple high-value brain and spinal injury cases of the utmost severity.
Known for his compassionate and hands-on approach, Chris supports his clients and their families throughout the claims process and is always accessible. Many of his cases come through personal recommendations from former clients and professional contacts.
Chris is a member of the Spinal Injuries Association, the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association, and the Headway Panel. He also serves as a trustee and company secretary for Headway Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
In addition to his specialist legal work, Chris frequently undertakes his own advocacy, appearing at inquests and in both the County and High Court.
Provided by Chambers
Christopher McKinney acts for claimants in catastrophic injury cases, including spinal and brain injuries and psychological trauma. He also handles claims arising from RTAs and workplace injuries.
Provided by Chambers
He is really excellent at high-level catastrophic and particularly sensitive cases. He's got a really good knack with clients and knowing what to push.
Christopher McKinney offers exceptional all-round service, but his client contact and service is second to none.
Very few solicitors match Chris’s expertise and client care. He’s an out-and-out leader in this field.
Christopher McKinney is a shrewd operator. He's premier division. His clients care skills are second to none.
I genuinely feel he has the client's best interest at heart. He'd be my go-to person for really big stuff.
He is really excellent at high-level catastrophic and particularly sensitive cases. He's got a really good knack with clients and knowing what to push.
Christopher McKinney offers exceptional all-round service, but his client contact and service is second to none.
Very few solicitors match Chris’s expertise and client care. He’s an out-and-out leader in this field.
Christopher McKinney is a shrewd operator. He's premier division. His clients care skills are second to none.
I genuinely feel he has the client's best interest at heart. He'd be my go-to person for really big stuff.