Cheryl Abrahams > Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
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Cheryl Abrahams
Work Department
Child brain injury
Position
Cheryl is a partner in the child brain injury team at Bolt Burdon Kemp. Having spent many years representing claimants with a range of life-changing injuries, Cheryl now acts exclusively for children who have suffered brain injuries in accidents.
Cheryl is widely recognised as a specialist in personal injury law. Cheryl writes articles and gives training about personal injury law. She is committed to ensuring that her clients are supported and receive the best possible service. Cheryl fights for early and regular interim payments and rehabilitation.
Cheryl is extremely passionate about her work on behalf of children with acquired brain injury. The Child Brain Injury Trust invited her to be a Special Ambassador to the charity in 2017 in recognition of her commitment and support.
Career
Commenced employment with Edwards Duthie Solicitors in 2000 after completing the Legal Practice Course. Qualified as a solicitor in 2003. Joined Bolt Burdon Kemp in September 2004. Became a partner at Bolt Burdon Kemp in 2010.
Memberships
Child Brain Injury Trust, UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (senior litigator).
Education
Sydney Russell School; Manchester Metropolitan University (1997 BA (Hons) in Law); College of Law, Chester (2000 Legal Practice Course, Commendation).
Leisure
Yoga, scuba diving, cooking and cinema.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Insurance > Personal injury: claimant
Led by Jonathan Wheeler, the personal injury group at Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP comprises specialist departments, covering adult and pediatric brain injuries, spinal injuries, military claims, abuse, bullying and harassment, and complex injuries. Beyond leadership duties, Wheeler remains highly active in representing claimants in sexual abuse litigation. Noted as ‘excellent, empathetic and great with clients’, Cheryl Abrahams‘ workload regularly covers pediatric cognitive injuries, while Victoria Oliver heads the team’s spinal injury cases. Ahmed Al-Nahhas oversees disputes arising from military environments, and is highlighted by clients for his ‘thorough’ grasp on physical and psychiatric injuries acquired during training or in barracks, including through discrimination and harassment. David McClenaghan continues to lend his expertise in sexual abuse litigation, especially those with a provenance in religious environments, while Joshua Hughes heads the team’s complex injuries offering, encompassing serious traffic accidents, amputations, orthopaedic and fatal claims.