CFG Law > Cheadle, England > Firm Profile
CFG Law Offices
OAKWATER HOUSE, 4 OAKWATER AVENUE
CHEADLE ROYAL BUSINESS PARK
CHEADLE
SK8 3SR
England
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Insurance > Personal injury: claimant Tier 2
CFG Law specialises in serious and catastrophic brain injury claims, particularly resulting from road traffic accidents. The team is jointly led by expert on psychological trauma following injury Vicky Whitney, ‘amazing‘ Emily Kalwak, and head of the Manchester office Matthew Evans. David Hilton, Michelle Cresswell, Emma Jones and Nigel Smith are among the other key names to note in the team. The firm is recommended for its compassionate approach, keeping the client’s ‘needs and feelings paramount‘.Practice head(s):
Vicky Whitney; Emily Kalwak; Matthew Evans
Other key lawyers:
David Hilton; Emma Jones; Nigel Smith; Michelle Cresswell
Testimonials
‘They are very methodical and diligent. They appear to be very professional, dedicated and empathetic with the case, keeping my needs and feelings paramount.’
‘I value the depth of communication from Emma Jones and Nigel Smith from CFG Law. They have always put me first. They work well together by taking over tasks when one or the other is unavailable. They give me the impression that they really care about me and will only pursue something if it is in my best interest.’
‘Approachable and available, a team led by Emily Kalwak who goes above and beyond, leading by example.’
‘Emily Kalwak and David Hilton both are available at all times to offer reassurance and gifting us confidence in the most difficult of circumstances. Friendly, professional and above all knowledgable.’
‘The team at CFG have been incredibly supportive, helping us all the way through a long and emotional journey. We always felt as though we had someone available to support us and that they had our best interests at heart.’
‘When we started to work with CFG, we had no idea what was happening, what CFG did or whether to trust them, it was all a complete blur as we entered into a different world. It didn’t take long for us to realise that we had made the best decision possible and had found someone in Emily Kalwak who would get us through a very difficult time.’
‘This practice is amazing, specifically Emily Kalwak, she has an amazing team that work with her. Emily was so approachable, nothing was too much trouble, I was able to contact her whenever I needed to.’
Work highlights
- Secured a £4m settlement for a client who sustained a severe traumatic brain injury in a road traffic collision.
- Obtained a £3.7m settlement through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau for a client who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a pedestrian hit-and-run collision.
- Obtained a £2.8m settlement for a client who sustained a severe traumatic brain injury in an accident at work.
Insurance > Personal injury and clinical negligence: claimant Tier 2
CFG Law specialises in serious and catastrophic injury claims and its Bury St Edmunds office, which opened in 2021, is a key hub in its network. Newly promoted partner Siobhan Thacker, who has ‘an exceptional work ethic and is a superb judge of the merits of a case‘, leads the team. Thacker recently secured £6.5m in compensation for a spinal cord injured client who was injured in a motorbike collision. The firm is ‘excellent with client care, proactive in case management and shrewd in negotiation‘. Founding partner Hannah Clarke left to become a consultant at Serious Injury Law Limited.Practice head(s):
Siobhan Thacker
Testimonials
‘Excellent with client care. Proactive in case management. Shrewd in negotiation.’
‘Siobhan Thacker – Exceptional work ethic. Entirely client focused. A superb judge of the merits of a case. Thorough in preparation and robust in presentation of the case. A delight to work with.’
‘With CFG I felt like part of a family, I could speak openly to them about anything personal and I knew they always had my best interests at heart.’
‘The team at CFG will remain friends for the rest of my life, and anyone that is lucky enough to be represented by them will feel the same. This is a company that puts their clients at the top of the priority list.’
‘A relaxed and friendly approach to what is such a complex thing to deal with, at no time did I feel like I wasn’t informed, had no access to any answers that I needed.’
‘Siobhan and everyone else looked after me like they would their own family, answered all my phone calls, and made sure all my requests were met, they really are the best at what they do.’
Work highlights
- Secured £6.5m compensation for a spinal cord injured client who was injured in a motorbike collision, when another motorbike rider crashed into the back of him.
- Over £3m compensation for a client who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a passenger road traffic collision, when the driver of the car lost control and hit a tree.
- Secured £1m for a client who sustained severe orthopaedic injuries in a road traffic collision, where their car was shunted off the road into a ditch.
East Anglia > Insurance > Personal injury and clinical negligence: claimant Tier 2
CFG Law specialises in serious and catastrophic injury claims and its Bury St Edmunds office, which opened in 2021, is a key hub in its network. Newly promoted partner Siobhan Thacker, who has ‘an exceptional work ethic and is a superb judge of the merits of a case‘, leads the team. Thacker recently secured £6.5m in compensation for a spinal cord injured client who was injured in a motorbike collision. The firm is ‘excellent with client care, proactive in case management and shrewd in negotiation‘. Founding partner Hannah Clarke left to become a consultant at Serious Injury Law Limited.Practice head(s):
Siobhan Thacker
Testimonials
‘Excellent with client care. Proactive in case management. Shrewd in negotiation.’
‘Siobhan Thacker – Exceptional work ethic. Entirely client focused. A superb judge of the merits of a case. Thorough in preparation and robust in presentation of the case. A delight to work with.’
‘With CFG I felt like part of a family, I could speak openly to them about anything personal and I knew they always had my best interests at heart.’
‘The team at CFG will remain friends for the rest of my life, and anyone that is lucky enough to be represented by them will feel the same. This is a company that puts their clients at the top of the priority list.’
‘A relaxed and friendly approach to what is such a complex thing to deal with, at no time did I feel like I wasn’t informed, had no access to any answers that I needed.’
‘Siobhan and everyone else looked after me like they would their own family, answered all my phone calls, and made sure all my requests were met, they really are the best at what they do.’
Work highlights
- Secured £6.5m compensation for a spinal cord injured client who was injured in a motorbike collision, when another motorbike rider crashed into the back of him.
- Over £3m compensation for a client who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a passenger road traffic collision, when the driver of the car lost control and hit a tree.
- Secured £1m for a client who sustained severe orthopaedic injuries in a road traffic collision, where their car was shunted off the road into a ditch.
CFG Law > Firm Profile
CFG is a firm of serious and catastrophic injury solicitors who specialise in personal injury cases valued over £25k.
They empower people to rebuild their lives after injury, offering highly specialised legal services in serious injury, medical negligence and Court of Protection. But their experience covers so much more than law. They also have clinically trained colleagues who can help with their full wraparound support, ensuring people can achieve their best possible outcome.
They have a clear purpose that drives the business; to help those affected by injury – together. This purpose encompasses what they are trying to achieve as a business, challenging and changing the industry to work together and support everyone affected by injury – including the injured person, their family and friends and others around them.
CFG’s ambition is to become ‘The UK’s leading serious injury business.’ This does not mean the largest or most profitable, but to influence change in the industry and put the injured person and their family at the forefront of the process, ensuring they can achieve their best possible outcome and can go on to lead fulfilled lives.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Managing Director | Alastair Fernie | alastair.fernie@cfglaw.co.uk | 0161 437 9999 |
| Chief Executive Officer | Richard Clark | richard.clark@cfglaw.co.uk | 0161 437 9999 |
| Partner and Head of Legal Operations | Nicola Hughes | nicola.hughes@cfglaw.co.uk | 0161 437 9999 |
Solicitor Profiles
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Mrs Sukwinder Ark | Senior Associate Solicitor | View Profile |
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Mr Chris Baxendale | Senior Associate Solicitor | View Profile |
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Mr Richard Clark | Group Chief Executive Officer | View Profile |
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Miss Michelle Cresswell | Senior Associate Solicitor | View Profile |
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Mr Matt Evans | Partner and Head of Manchester Office | View Profile |
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Mrs Louise Farrar | Senior Associate Solicitor | View Profile |
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Mr Alastair Fernie | Executive Chairman | View Profile |
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Mr David Hilton | Partner and Head of Court of Protection | View Profile |
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Mrs Nicola Hughes | Partner and Head of Legal Operations | View Profile |
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Mrs Emma Jones | Partner | View Profile |
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Mrs Emily Kalwak | Partner and Joint Head of Cheadle Office | View Profile |
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Ms Ashwini Kamath | Senior Associate Solicitor | View Profile |
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Ms Rachael Lomas | Senior Associate Solicitor | View Profile |
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Mrs Katie Pendower | Partner | View Profile |
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Miss Natasha Ulph | Partner and Head of Warwick Office | View Profile |
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Ms Vicky Whitney | Partner and Joint Head of Cheadle Office | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of other UK fee-earners : 40Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Ben Tansley
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TESTIMONIAL: People led law practice that put you first. From start to finish the whole team made me feel part of the family, my best interests were always at the heart of the process, and everything was structured and detailed in a way I could understand the mechanics of my claim.
CLIENT: Sianne McCarthy
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TESTIMONIAL: Incredible staff that will support to achieve best possible outcome. Would highly recommend this company. They offered me and my family great support throughout the whole process. Advice I was given was to the highest of standard possible.
CLIENT: Sabria Harve
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TESTIMONIAL: Solicitors who actually care. Staff at CFG are very caring and compassionate about their clients and what they do. I never felt like a business case. They kept in touch throughout the process, always wanted to know what they could do for me and provided emotional support for the trying days. Thank you CFG for helping me get through one of the most challenging periods of my life.
CLIENT: Liam Norman
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TESTIMONIAL: We started our journey with CFG following the most traumatic injury I have had to face. From the minute we made contact with CFG Law nothing was too much trouble and they have supported us on this journey no end as well as supporting my wife. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for assistance with a personal injury claim. The service is exceptional.
CLIENT: Stephen Derbyshire
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TESTIMONIAL: At one of the worst times in our life CFG Law were there to help, guide and support us every step of the way, taking the worry of the case from our shoulders. They worked tirelessly with the upmost professionalism whilst also showing immense care towards me and my family. We are eternally grateful to Vicky and the whole team at CFG and would recommend them to anyone.
CLIENT: Patricia Hinde
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TESTIMONIAL: I totally recommend CFG Law. They are an amazing team of professionals who supported me through the most difficult time of my life. Their guidance helped me to navigate what could have been a dark and lonely path. I am forever grateful.
Diversity
CFG Law ensure that everyone is treated equally and with the same attention, courtesy and respect. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Our recruitment process is conducted in such a way as to ensure the selection of the most suitable person for the job in terms of relevant experience, abilities and qualification. We are committed to applying our equal opportunities policy statement at all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
CFG Law are working with the Disability Confident campaign and have been awarded Level 1, Disability Confident Committed status. This scheme helps us to recruit, retain and develop great people by drawing from a wider talent pool. It also helps improve the diversity and inclusivity of our workforce and increase the support for all colleagues through their guidance and training.
33% of our Senior Leadership Team are female and we are proud that 75% if our Partners are female too.
We have been awarded the Investors in People Gold Standard of accreditation and two-star outstanding accreditation by Best Companies to Work For. This level of accreditation shows that we have the relevant policies in place to support learning and development, and that we’re committed to investing in our colleagues and supporting them in achieving their career aspirations. We also have an Investors in People Health and Wellbeing Award, showing the importance we place on supporting our colleagues, our culture and emphasis on work-life balance.
We are committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality and diversity in our own polices, practices and procedures and in those areas in which we have influence.
We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a working environment that is free from all discrimination and respects diversity. We ensure this by:
- Promoting a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, victimisation, bullying or vilification.
- Ensuring a harmonious working environment making sure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
- Ensuring clients are treated fairly and without discrimination and also protecting employees from discrimination and harassment from clients.
CFG Law treat all employees equally and create a working environment which is free from discrimination and harassment and which respects the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of employees. We are committed to staff training, development and welfare and believe that our firm is as strong as the people we employ.