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What we say about the firm's legal practice in North West

Crime, fraud and licensing

Within Crime, Irwin Mitchell is a second tier firm,

Irwin Mitchell LLP is described as ‘one of the leading fraud and regulatory firms in the North of England’. Dan Stowers has ‘maturity and perception in criminal and regulatory cases beyond his years’; and Paul Haycock has ‘gravitas and judgement’.

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: Manchester, tier 4

Best known for its insurance expertise, Irwin Mitchell LLP has rapidly developed a broader commercial litigation offering under John Lord, who joined the firm from Halliwells in July 2009. It is instructed across a broad swathe of cases including professional negligence and contract disputes. Clients include major corporates such as Heineken and InBev.

Within Debt recovery, Irwin Mitchell is a first tier firm,

Irwin Mitchell LLP attracted major new clients HSBC and HSS Hire Group, as well as new panel appointments with Heineken and Bank of America. Head of recoveries Mark Higgins, based in Glasgow, ‘always impresses with his drive and willingness to work on diverse matters’.

Finance

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery, tier 5

Chris Jones at Irwin Mitchell LLP is ‘knowledgeable and experienced’.

Human resources

Within Employment, Irwin Mitchell is a third tier firm,

Irwin Mitchell LLP gained new clients such as Trust Inns Limited, and Preston North End FC. Ed Cotton is recommended for the ‘level and depth of his experience and his supportive approach’.

Insurance

Within Clinical negligence: claimant , Irwin Mitchell is a first tier firm,

Irwin Mitchell LLP offers a truly holistic service, regularly settling claims in excess of £1m and undertaking inquest and inquiry work. Lindsay Wise, a brain and spinal cord injury expert, ‘guides those below her with a steady and intelligent hand’.

Within Personal injury: claimant, Irwin Mitchell is a first tier firm,

The team at Irwin Mitchell LLP, led by Grahame Codd, recently appointed experienced collision investigator Christopher Noblett. Jonathan Betts, who represents clients with brain and spinal cord injuries, and amputees, has ‘star quality; he relates superbly to his clients’. Asbestos specialist Geraldine Coombs is also recommended.

Private client

Within Family, Irwin Mitchell is a third tier firm,

Elizabeth Tait is the only partner in Irwin Mitchell LLP’s team in Manchester, and continues to advise on large volumes of high-quality work.

Real estate

Within Commercial property: Manchester, tier 5

Daniel Hickey at Irwin Mitchell LLP is recommended for secured lending matters.


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