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Provided by James Winterbottom
James Winterbottom is a senior solicitor at Aston Knight Solicitors, practising exclusively in personal injury and clinical negligence. He has extensive experience across complex and high-value claims, with particular expertise in chronic pain, psychiatric injury, and functional neurological disorders.
James has acted in significant brain injury litigation and previously served as a professional trustee for a brain-injured client, providing him with a rare and practical understanding of the long-term realities faced by seriously injured individuals beyond the point of settlement.
Recognised for his analytical approach and tenacity, James is frequently instructed in challenging cases previously closed or rejected by large national firms, often following negative advice from counsel. Since joining Aston Knight Solicitors in 2014, he has built an impressive record of success in such matters.
Notable recent results include securing a £5.7 million gross settlement for an injured soldier diagnosed with functional neurological and somatic symptom disorders, whose case had been closed by two national firms and advised against by both a KC and senior junior counsel, and a £1 million settlement for a chronic pain sufferer whose claim had been closed on counsel’s advice by a national firm.
1. “Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Costs: The Gathering Storm” – Solicitors Journal, March 2023 (feature/cover article)
2. “Hands-off: The Concept of Ownership in File Requests Concerning a Solicitor’s Telephone Recordings” – Solicitors Journal, December 2023
Langley’s Prize for Distinguished Performance in Final Level Law
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James Winterbottom is a senior solicitor who handles various personal injury claims, including those involving complex spinal and brain injuries.
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James is empathetic, with a real human factor. He's extremely knowledgeable, and he understands and accommodates personal circumstances.
James Winterbottom provides an excellent service, is responsive and explains everything well.
Once he decides to take on a claim, James will treat it very personally and do whatever is required to bring it to a successful conclusion, regardless of how long this takes him.
James Winterbottom is very personable, with an amazing level of knowledge. I feel I can call at any time if I have a query.
I have the impression that I can trust James and he will do everything he can for me and my case.
James is empathetic, with a real human factor. He's extremely knowledgeable, and he understands and accommodates personal circumstances.
James Winterbottom provides an excellent service, is responsive and explains everything well.
Once he decides to take on a claim, James will treat it very personally and do whatever is required to bring it to a successful conclusion, regardless of how long this takes him.
James Winterbottom is very personable, with an amazing level of knowledge. I feel I can call at any time if I have a query.
I have the impression that I can trust James and he will do everything he can for me and my case.