Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘This team has vast knowledge of supporting clients and their families who suffer from spinal injuries, they are empathetic in their approach, caring but professional. They respond to any queries without delay and as a client, the process has been described to us in the utmost detail and questions answered with support throughout.’

‘Split by injury type, not by source of injury, so the various teams have a deep understanding of the needs of clients, and good links to supportive organisations and experts.’

‘The team is very cohesive and collaborative. They are exceptional communicators both with clients and other professionals. They strike an excellent balance between delivering complex information with clarity and empathy, which is fundamental to the great outcomes they secure for their clients, many of whom have experienced devastating life-changing injuries.’

‘Caroline Klage is absolutely superb. In my mind, she is the best solicitor in the country dealing with birth brain injury claims. I have never worked with anyone more passionate and devoted to their clients and her experience within the specialist field is second to none.’

‘Suzanne Trask is a real leader in her field. Determined and thorough and leads her team with real skill and determination.’

‘Caroline Klage is highly experienced and provides clients and their families with confidence and clarity at each stage of the litigation. She is always prepared to tackle difficult issues head on and never fails to keep in mind the real-life impact on her clients and their families of all the decisions that need to be taken on her clients’ behalf. She works collaboratively and respects the involvement of other professionals. She is able to drive things forward with focus.’

‘Claudia Hillemand is an exceptional lawyer. She is great to work with and provides her clients and their families with reassuring, clear advice as they embark on each new step of the litigation process. Regardless of the demands on her time, she is always highly responsive and invested in getting the very best outcomes for her clients.’

‘I am big fan of Alex Dabek who is astonishingly thorough and meticulous in everything she does, leaving no stone unturned.’

‘Bolt Burdon Kemp have a very strong team in this field. They have true depth of knowledge and expertise and also genuinely care about their clients as people. Their systems are very efficient and they make use of technology effectively.’

‘Jonathan Wheeler leads the firm very effectively with a firm grasp on business matters together with genuine care and concern for the clients and the individuals working for the firm.’

‘Ahmed Al-Nahhas is a superb lawyer – an incredibly shrewd tactician who knows the subject of military law inside out.’

‘The Bolt Burdon Kemp team is superb at communicating in a timely manner and keeping us updated and aware of issues and their resolution. They are hugely diverse and very much put their client at the heart of everything.’ 

‘Bolt Burdon Kemp is a specialist firm dealing with injury claims. The small, dedicated team punch well above their weight and can be relied upon to deliver results, even in the most difficult and technical claims.’

‘Forensic eye for detail, client focused and a collaborative team approach.’

‘Ahmed Al-Nahhas leads the military team. Ahmed is totally dedicated to securing the best result for his clients but is also pragmatic and is very good with vulnerable clients. Victoria Oliver leads the spinal team and is also very client-focused, very empathetic and an excellent team player.’

‘Victoria Oliver is a partner of the utmost skill, integrity and empathy. She blends tactical acumen with compassion in a way that is unique.’

‘Well known and highly regarded for fighting difficult and complex legal points to the appellate Courts. Leading lights in shaping the law in respect of the recent costs reforms to the personal injury market.’

‘Sam Hayman and Tom Jenkinson – well known for their role in many of the recent leading appellate cases.’

‘BBK are leaders in their field. They are at the very forefront of the development of the law of costs – never afraid to fight a point of principle to the highest appellate levels.’

‘Tom Jenkinson is an absolute pleasure to deal with. Sarah Holden is a talented advocate and one to watch in the future. She is a cut above.’

‘They are very much on the cutting edge of costs litigation. They are willing to take on the toughest cases and most novel points.’

‘Tom Jenkinson and Sam Hayman stand out. They know the sector inside out.’