Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant: Industrial Disease | UK

Hugh James is adept at handling a wide range of asbestos and occupational disease claims, including skin and lung cancers, and noise-induced hearing loss. Experienced in individual and group action claims, the team is regularly instructed on major cases concerning miners and industrial workers as well as military personnel.

Leigh Day has a highly respected industrial disease practice offering first-rate representation to claimants suffering from asbestos-related diseases. The team features prominently in headline disease cases and retains strong links to support groups and non-profits catering for those with mesothelioma, and is also well versed in handling large international group claims, particularly those concerning claimants in developing countries. The firm boasts an extensive national platform, with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool, and is highly experienced in taking cases to the Court of Appeal and in making judicial review challenges.

Digby Brown has a leading industrial disease practice in Scotland. The team has extensive experience acting for clients with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses contracted as a result of working in heavy industry, particularly for those formerly employed in Scottish shipbuilding. It offers particular expertise in cases concerning secondary exposure claims.

Hodge Jones & Allen houses a distinguished team of personal injury practitioners with particular strength in industrial disease claims, frequently representing those affected by asbestos-related illnesses. The team boasts extensive experience in a range of matters including low-exposure asbestos litigation and product liability claims in the UK against manufacturers of asbestos products.

Slater and Gordon has a prominent industrial disease team with leading expertise in mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses. It is also very experienced in claims concerning noise-induced hearing loss, exposure to poisonous gases and other occupational health issues. The team also offers in-house client liaison officers who dispense welfare benefits advice and other forms of practical support to clients.

Thompsons is a nationwide practice with longstanding expertise in industrial disease matters. The firm primarily acts in asbestos-related disease cases, with additional experience handling HAVS, non-freezing cold injuries and hearing issues. Thompsons is closely allied to trade unions and a range of asbestos support groups across the country.

Boyes Turner has a notable disease team capable of handling a variety of claims related to mesothelioma. The team represents clients who require ongoing financial support as well as family members seeking compensation in fatal claims, with expertise in cases concerning low levels of exposure.

Humphreys & Co. has a specialist team handling industrial disease claims. The firm focuses primarily on claims for mesothelioma but also advises clients with asbestosis and other asbestos-related illness, including lung cancer and pleural thickening.