Toby Coupe

Practice Areas

Toby specialises in serious injury litigation. He represents both Claimants and Defendants in respect of claims arising out of accidents on the road, in public places and in the workplace. He is known for his thorough preparation and has a straightforward, collaborative approach. The majority of his instructions involve acquired brain, spinal cord or other serious orthopaedic injuries, often leading to amputation and/or chronic pain.

Career

2018: Junior Counsel to the Crown

2007: Called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn)

BPP Leeds, BVC (Outstanding)

University of Leeds, Law

Professional Memberships

PIBA; North Eastern Circuit

Work Highlights

In the last six months, Toby has worked with teams which have recovered in excess of £10 million on behalf of a Claimant with an acquired brain injury, £7.2 million on behalf of a Claimant with a spinal cord injury and £4.5 million on behalf of an upper limb amputee. He has also helped settle a number of significant orthopaedic claims for in excess of £1 million. During the same period, he has successfully defended a significant multi-party liability only trial and negotiated the compromise of a number of serious injury claims on behalf of various Defendants and their insurers.