Tracey Storey > Irwin Mitchell > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The travel personal injury team at Irwin Mitchell is noted as being the ‘the leading firm for international PI work’. The team’s international scope is noteworthy, and its matters consistently involve representing claimant clients and their families in cases where severe or fatal injuries have been suffered outside of the UK; such matters involve high-profile incidents and high-value damages and form Demetrius Danas‘ practice. The team, which is led by Tracey Storey, is equipped to represent individual claimants in addition to acting in group claims wherein claimants have been involved in a range of incidents, including RTAs, marine and aviation accidents, and terror attacks while working or travelling abroad. Birmingham-based Philip Banks is considered a ‘consumer champion’ and has appeared before the CJEU and the Supreme Court. Cheryl Palmer-Hughes is a name to note for her expertise in overseas medical negligence matters, as well as international convention claims; Jatinder Paul in Birmingham is described as ‘the man of the moment in the travel sphere’ with experience in handling group illness claims; and Kylie Hutchison has notable capabilities in overseas sports injury cases. Leane Shanks has wide-ranging experience and is a strong example of the team’s foreign language abilities. Jennifer Lund departed to DAC Beachcroft LLP in May 2024.

Regularly engaged in complex litigation, the personal injury department at Irwin Mitchell is praised by clients for its ‘depth of expertise’. Highlighted for his ‘vast experience’, department head Richard Geraghty has advised claimants on personal injury litigation for over 25 years, and often handles cases concerning traffic and workplace injuries resulting in extensive physical damage. Alison Eddy and Tracey Storey both hold over 30 years of experience in cognitive and spinal cord injury litigation, advising clients in both domestic and cross-border cases. Demetrius Danas is a key port of call for brain, spinal and fatal injuries incurred abroad, in holidays, or in aviation and maritime environments. Guy Darlaston is noted as a ‘savvy operator’, primarily specialising in industrial diseases, with a focus on asbestos litigation. Sarah Griggs is highlighted for her ‘intelligent and practical way of dealing with cases’, often operating in cases requiring expertise in catastrophic brain injuries for both adults and children. Chani Dhaliwal is highly active in spinal cord litigation, while Angela Batchelor typically advises claimants in public liability, road traffic and workplace accidents. Laura Middleton-Guerard is recommended for work concerning injuries arising from traffic accidents.