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Irwin Mitchell

RIVERSIDE EAST, 2 MILLSANDS, SHEFFIELD, S3 8DT, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 0870 1500 100
Fax:
Fax 0114 272 6696
DX:
10513 SHEFFIELD
Web:
www.irwinmitchell.com
Email:

Joe Simpson

Tel:
Work +44 114 294 7827
Email:
Irwin Mitchell

Work Department

Partner and practice area head for the insurance, lending and recoveries division.

Position

Joe is the chief executive for contract legal services within Irwin Mitchell. In 2011 he was recognised as one of the leaders in his field after being named in the ‘hot 100’ lawyers for 2011 by legal magazine ‘The Lawyer’, and praised for his work in developing ‘pioneering legal products’. These products include a 24/7 Legal Advice Helpline and Law Support, which enables companies to provide legal advice either as an employee benefit or as extension of the services it provides to customers. Joe has also developed partnerships with brands such as the Telegraph Media Group which provides ‘Telegraph’ readers with a ‘one-stop’ shop for all their legal needs. ‘Telegraph’ customers benefit from 24/ 7 assistance and all enquiries are dealt with by legally qualified professionals.

Career

Trained Hills, qualified 1980, Keebles 1980-81. Joined Irwin Mitchell 1981, partner 1983, practice area head 1992 to date.

Member

Law Society LPO (Legal Process Outsourcing) Committee.

Education

Grange Hill Grammar; Manchester University; Chester College of Law.

Leisure

Running and other sports such as golf and tennis. An avid rugby fan.

Practice Areas

Personal injury - claimant

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