Ranking tables
Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Andrew Hibbert Clyde & Co LLP21 Years Ranked
David Holt Weightmans24 Years Ranked- Mark Burton Kennedys18 Years Ranked
- Graham DickinsonDWF
- Jamie C McCabeKeoghs LLP
Paul Taverner Bevan Brittan LLP22 Years Ranked- David PughKeoghs LLP
- Ken YoungKeoghs LLP
Andrew Kerr Clyde & Co LLP7 Years Ranked- Andrew Parker DAC Beachcroft LLP24 Years Ranked
Christopher Murray Clyde & Co LLP11 Years Ranked
Fiona Hahlo RPC3 Years Ranked- Philip D'Netto DAC Beachcroft LLP22 Years Ranked
- Claire BowlerDWF
- Emma SpencerKeoghs LLP
- Richard WestDWF
Adrian Neale Bevan Brittan LLP1 Years Ranked
Chris Booth Forbes1 Years Ranked
Chris Eccles Clyde & Co LLP4 Years Ranked
Claire Collins Clyde & Co LLP5 Years Ranked
Claire Jones Bevan Brittan LLP4 Years Ranked- Danielle Singer DAC Beachcroft LLP15 Years Ranked
- David Thompson Kennedys24 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Fletcher CMS1 Years Ranked
John Caddies Hill Dickinson LLP3 Years Ranked
Kella Bowers Forbes5 Years Ranked
Kelvin Farmaner Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)18 Years Ranked
Mamata Dutta RPC12 Years Ranked
Matthew Harrington Clyde & Co LLP21 Years Ranked
Simon Cradick Clyde & Co LLP29 Years Ranked- Tania Sless DAC Beachcroft LLP28 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Clyde & Co LLPPersonal Injury: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedThe defendant personal injury team at Clyde & Co is highly regarded in the market and focuses on complex, high-value claims, including those with international elements. The team handles the full range of personal injury matters, including catastrophic accident and mesothelioma claims. It also works with an enviable list of major insurers, defending both group actions and substantial individual claims.
1 KennedysPersonal Injury: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedKennedys has a market-leading defence practice skilled in representing major insurers and corporations. The team advises on a broad range of personal injury claims arising from workplace accident and motor cases, and offers notable expertise in international claims, bolstered by its network of offices worldwide.
Band 2
2 DAC Beachcroft LLPPersonal Injury: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedDAC Beachcroft is a national firm housing a substantial team of experts who can defend everything from serious injury and industrial disease claims to suspected cases of fraud. It is a leading adviser to major insurers and very capable of handling international matters. The team also wields particular expertise in motor claims, with additional knowledge of public and employers' liability.
2 WeightmansPersonal Injury: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedWeightmans has a highly regarded personal injury team instructed by major insurers and local authorities to defend the full range of injury and disease cases. Other areas of activity within the team include the investigation and litigation of claims for fraud and exaggeration. Weightmans advises on the full span of catastrophic injury claims as well as injuries arising from alleged negligence and abuse. Clients benefit from the firm's international capabilities via its international law group.
Band 3
3 Bevan Brittan LLPPersonal Injury: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedBevan Brittan specialises in representing public sector bodies, including local authorities and NHS trusts, in a range of personal injury claims. The firm handles the defence of matters arising with regard to employers' and public liability, as well as cases related to RTAs.
3 Browne Jacobson LLPPersonal Injury: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedBrowne Jacobson regularly defends public sector clients against employers' and public liability claims, with a particular focus on the healthcare, charity and education sectors. Historic abuse claims form a significant part of the group's practice, as does its expertise in claims of injury and neglect concerning children.
3 CMSPersonal Injury: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedCMS routinely acts for defendants on a range of personal injury matters including vicarious liability claims and complex collective actions. The team has extensive expertise in representing insurers and self-insured companies from a range of sectors in civil claims and fundamental dishonesty proceedings. The firm offers an experienced group of practitioners based in offices across the UK.
3 ForbesPersonal Injury: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedForbes routinely advises defendants on a wide range of personal injury claims and often acts for local authorities. The team provides extensive support on fast-track employers' liability and public liability claims, and is also known for its extensive expertise in group claims arising from child sexual exploitation. The team also has notable experience in fundamental dishonesty findings.
3 RPCPersonal Injury: Mainly Defendant2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedRPC's well-regarded personal injury team is regularly instructed by clients to defend employers' and public liability claims regarding serious injuries. Its expertise includes cases concerning cycling, construction and industrial accidents, among others.