Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant | UK

The 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.

DAC 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.

Weightmans 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.

Bevan 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.

Browne 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.

CMS 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.

Forbes 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.

RPC'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.