JUNIOR PROFILE
Jeremy Ford

Jeremy Ford

UK Bar 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Jeremy is a leading junior practicing in all aspects of personal injury litigation, working only for claimants. He is a specialist in claims defended by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau and in road traffic accident claims were liability remains hotly contested. He also possesses deep rooted knowledge of all quantum aspects of catastrophic injury claims, especially those arising from polytrauma; traumatic brain injury; or fatal accident. He has a particular interest in functional neurological disorders; somatoform disorders; and chronic pain presentations and has considerable experience in litigating cases where losses are founded on self-employment / self-owned businesses. He is renowned for his professional approach; trial advocacy; and excellent client care, a leading expert recently describing him as “the most rigorous and thorough Counsel I have worked with over many years…”

Career

University of Leeds, LLB (Hons); Inns of Court School of Law, BVC 1996; Lincoln's Inn - Hardwicke Scholar

Professional Memberships

Personal Injury Bar Association; Professional Negligence Bar Association; Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (Specialist Counsel)

Publications

Since 2019 Jeremy has been the General Editor of the Journal of Personal Injury Law. He has also co-authored a variety of legal texts including (1) APIL: Guide to Catastrophic Injury Claims, 2nd Edition; (2) APIL: Guide to Road Traffic Accident Liability, 2nd Edition; and (3) APIL Guide to MIB Claims, 5th Edition.

Personal

Jeremy near Norwich, with his wife and four children.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Personal Injury - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Jeremy Ford is a noted senior junior who predominantly acts for claimants. His expert handling of catastrophic brain and spinal injury claims elicits broad market praise. He is sought after for cases with complex causation and liability points. His broad personal injury practice also encompasses MIB claims.

Strengths

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  • Jeremy Ford is a no-nonsense lawyer who has a real instinct for a case and is straightforward with the client.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar
  • Jeremy Ford is an outstanding barrister with the skills and ability to take on any silk and win.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar
  • Jeremy is very thorough and well versed in the area of MIB claims.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar
  • Jeremy Ford is an outstanding all-round advocate and always well prepared.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar
  • Jeremy Ford is an exceptional barrister who is extremely knowledgeable. He is calm, pragmatic and responsive.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar

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