Leane Shanks > Irwin Mitchell > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Irwin Mitchell‘s personal injury team is ‘unparalleled in the scope of work’ it takes on. Headed up by London head of personal injury Richard Geraghty, who specialises in spinal cord and brain injuries as well as amputations; national serious injury leader, the ‘indomitable‘ Tracey Storey; and regional managing partner Alison Eddy, an expert in head injury cases, the team is ‘content to take on the most challenging cases‘, both within the UK and internationally. Demetrius Danas is the key senior contact for international serious work, and is additionally experienced in aviation and marine injury claims. Senior associate Leane Shanks is another notable name for international work. Sarah Griggs is particularly experienced in traumatic brain injury cases which involve capacity issues. The team also works in the asbestos-related disease field, supporting claimants with mesothelioma. Chani Dhaliwal is described by one client as being ‘as good as they get‘, and has particular strength securing substantial interim payments to fund care and neuro-rehabilitation.