Leigh Day > Manchester, England > Firm Profile

‘Leigh Day is a national leader in claimant work, both in group claims and in individual claims. It fights cases that others may not. It responsible for cutting-edge cases.’

‘Leigh Day has an almost unique client base for employees within the sector. The mixture of group litigation based out of London, union work across both main offices and high-net-worth clients in Manchester is rare in other firms and brings together expertise from areas that do not often work together elsewhere.’

‘Mike Cain is fanatic. His knowledge of the senior executive market is unbeaten. He sees any legal case as a team exercise and demands buy-in from counsel to that ethic to get results.’

‘Mike Cain has been exceptional from the moment we started working together. His pragmatic and direct approach to getting to the crux of complex legal issues coupled with his outstanding communications skills inspires confidence at every turn. He’s genuinely passionate about his area of expertise and cares about his clients as people first and foremost, which I think is essential in the field of employment law.’

‘Ryan Bradshaw is an employment whisperer. He’s an extraordinarily brilliant lawyer.’

‘Linda Wong is exceptional in her knowledge and experience of equal pay work.’

‘Linda Wong and Lauren Lougheed are the driving force behind the Manchester office. They have an absolute commitment to their clients and their cases.’

‘Leigh Day are known for acting for high-profile claimants in public interest cases. In my view, they’re the leading claimant firm.’

‘The teams in Liverpool and Manchester are unparalleled in the North West for their breath of knowledge and experience. I would recommend them unhesitatingly. I know from first hand experience how much they care for their clients and how hard they fight for them.’

‘Kevin Johnson is the leading light of asbestos litigation in the North West.’

‘Leigh Day have a very experienced team. They have experienced solicitors who are always very professional and personable. They get to know their clients well.’

‘Andrew Bradley is an extremely knowledgeable, personable and empathetic solicitor. He manages a team who provide excellent support to our membership.’

‘Andrew Zajac – It has been great to work with Andrew. He is extremely caring and compassionate about his clients and achieving the best possible outcomes. His curiosity and collaborative approach when working with clients and families is exceptional, and he has great judgement, and in depth knowledge of the law.’

‘Leigh Day very much put the client first, ensuring a quality service. Whilst Leigh Day fight hard for their clients they adopt a collaborative approach to ensure the best possible outcome for their clients. ’

‘Leigh Day achieved a very good outcome while handling my case with great sensitivity and efficiency.’

‘I have never dealt with such a caring, professional and efficient practice, Leigh Day have been outstanding. Communication has been key.’

‘Martyn Day is one of the most experienced group litigators around and probably the person most responsible for pulling together the massive NOx diesel claims. Benjamin Croft is a good associate able to make senior decisions calmly, and easy to work with.’

‘Michael Newman – The leading solicitor in the country for mass equal pay claims. Sean Humber – The leading data breach group litigation lawyer for claimants. James Husbands – A star.’

‘Kiran Daurka is a fantastic partner, at the forefront of developing the law in the employment sphere. Paula Lee is a wonderful partner, thoughtful, strategic, and excellent in getting the very best from her team. Lara Kennedy deservedly made partner this year and is going to be a superstar of the future. Roshan Croker is an extremely clever, capable and thorough solicitor who considers all the angles.’

‘Martyn Day – the real leader in the field. Unrivalled experience. Nichola Marshall – a star, excellent lawyer and good with clients. Ben Croft – one of many great partners at Leigh Day, he is exceptionally bright. Shazia Yamin – fantastic tactician and lawyer. Gene Matthews – charming and excellent with clients.’

‘Martyn Day is the grandee of this area. No one else compares. Liberty Bridge is a hugely impressive up and coming individual in this area – clearly destined for partnership. Lucy Martin is a phenomenon. Her clients are very lucky to have her and everyone want her on their team.’

‘Sean Humber is outstanding. Gene Matthews is terrific. Really personably and hugely experienced.’

‘Emma Satyamurti, Nigel Mackay, Michael Newman (partners), Simon Cuthbert, Sharika Parbin. I have worked with all of these people in the last couple of years on ongoing matters. They are all extremely competent and engaged. the solicitor/barrister relationship is very rewarding because we feel very much like equal partners and work together collaboratively. In my cases the Leigh Day solicitors all have a very strong strategic and legal vision for the cases. They are also extremely committed to their clients and the work they do.’

‘Chris Benson has changed the face of employment litigation and group claims. The key individual of the last 10 years. Michael Newman has a reputation for excellence – lots of technical know-how coupled with an ability to drive claims forward.’

‘A formidable firm, and hands-down the best claimant employment solicitors in the country. They have strength at every level of seniority and know the law back to front. They are also fearless lawyers and very creative thinkers. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Nick Webster is a fantastic lawyer with incredible judgment; Michael Newman is the leading solicitor in the country for mass equal pay claims; Tom Hewitt is also a key name.’

‘Leigh Day’s employment team is in my view the pre-eminent employee rights team in the country, particularly in relation to multiple claims. They have shown huge innovation in the way they run these claims in a viable manner whilst maximising recovery for their clients.’

‘Kiran Daurka is an absolute powerhouse. Paula Lee is endlessly enthusiastic about employment law and what it can do. Michael Newman is a hugely knowledgeable, reassuring presence on any multiple claim. Mandy Bhattal is thoughtful and intelligent. Jessica Hunt, Tom Hewitt and James Husbands are also noteworthy.’

‘Kiran Daurka is one of the best discrimination lawyers out there, with nous, intuitive intelligence, and grit. Highly recommended. Mandy Bhattal is immensely hardworking, talented and rising. Michael Newman is clever, practical and determined. Nigel McKay is determined, clever and committed.’

‘Michael Newman and Sam Velody are the best in the business on equal pay and we would know because we worked with or engaged with just about every equal pay expert there is! Michael is an industry leader and his advice far surpasses what we get elsewhere. He is creative, bold and forward-thinking and so available to us. We would be lost without him.’

‘Leigh Day has a fantastically impressive team of intelligent, astute and committed people, who approach their work with both rigour and creativity. They have a range of different interests, outlooks and approaches and taken together, are a very impressive group of people.’

‘Michael Newman is a very gifted litigator, able to drive his team and his cases forward. Emma Satyamurti is a dedicated claimant lawyer who always gives everything for her clients. Simon Cuthbert is utterly committed to his clients and cases – he is always aware of the detail without ever losing sight of the big picture.’

‘The whole team at Leigh day are very approachable & helpful at all times.’

‘Olive Emily & the whole of olive’s team are brilliant at talking you through every step of your case.’

‘A great firm with a fantastic ethos of caring for people and issues of injustice.’

‘Olive Lewin, Kirsten Wall and many others Attention to detail of the highest quality.’

‘The whole team at Leigh Day show unfailing dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients who have acquired avoidable injuries in a clinical context. ’

‘Passionate in their pursuit of justice for clients. They routinely act for the most vulnerable in our society obtain excellent results for them.’

‘Suzanne White – very experienced, has a very practical mindset which enables her to obtain good results for her clients quickly.’

‘Leigh Day has a simply excellent team with massive strength in depth and superb interpersonal skills.’

‘Harminder Bains – a stellar performer. She brings energy and determination like no other. Utterly fearless.’

‘The team at Leigh Day’s Personal Injury Claimant practice is truly exceptional. What sets them apart is their unwavering dedication to their clients\’ well-being and their commitment to delivering outstanding results. One of the key strengths of the team is their deep expertise and experience in handling complex personal injury cases. Their thorough understanding of the law, combined with their compassion and empathy, makes them a trusted choice for anyone seeking legal representation.’

‘The individuals at Leigh Day’s Personal Injury Claimant practice combine legal excellence with empathy and dedication, making them standout professionals in the legal industry. Their commitment to achieving justice for clients is unwavering, and I have full confidence in recommending them to anyone in need of exceptional legal representation.’

‘Sally Moore was the lead dealing with my account. In addition, to being professional, accessible and supportive through the process she has a particular skill in being able to communicate the legal complexities in a language which I could understand.’

‘The practice is very efficient and helpful, particularly when you are dealing with some very emotional subjects. ’

‘I have been working with Harminder Bains since my diagnosis of Mesothelioma of the Peritoneum in 2016. Throughout this time, Harminder has been a powerhouse pushing forward my case and going above and beyond the call of duty when required. Harminder is also totally committed to raising awareness of this terrible disease, the need for further research and a ban on talc in cosmetic products to prevent other families suffering in the same way as my family.’

‘I found Leigh Day and to be an extremely knowledgeable and caring firm. In my case, as I live in Australia, I needed to ensure that the firm I chose would be doing their utmost to secure a fair outcome. ’

‘I dealt with Daniel Easton. I found him to be a very caring individual and someone who went the extra mile to ensure all my queries we dealt with. Living so far away and not having any understanding of making a claim, I needed someone willing to guide me through the steps, and Daniel did all of that and more.’

‘Excellent reputation and experience in product liability matters. There are not many actions where they are not involved somewhere!’

‘Sarah Moore provides real attention to detail in cases. Lots of experience, understands everything about it, and a thought leader as member of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law Product Liability Forum.’

‘Jill Paterson and Thomas Jervis are both excellent in claims involving regulatory challenges.’

‘Leigh Day are leaders in the product liability field in my opinion. Their team have an unparalleled knowledge of the area and they are prepared to take new and untested points where appropriate. They work extremely hard for their clients and are also delightful to work with!’

‘Tom Jervis is a product liability star with great instincts and a real depth of knowledge of the area.’

‘I consider Leigh Day to be at the forefront of promoting product liability claims in the UK, particularly those involving group actions. They have unique experience of some of the most challenging claims, many involving jurisdictional issues and overseas defendants. They are not afraid to take on large corporate interests.’

‘Jill Paterson is a brilliant lawyer and delightful to work with. She brings such experience to every claim.’

‘Philippa Wheeler is a great lawyer with an inquiring mind. She is adept at pursuing her client’s best interests.’

‘The Leigh Day public law team has incredible depth of ability and knowledge. They are wonderful to work with.’

‘Tessa Gregory has fantastic knowledge of administrative law and quickly identifies the critical points in a case. She is a master of case strategy and has exceptional expertise.’

‘Erin Alcock is a complete star. She has a perfect understanding of what is needed to win a judicial review and an almost magical ability to solve problems in a case.’

‘Leigh Day is really excellent all the way through.’

‘Carolin Ott is exceptional. She is highly intelligent, has great attention to detail, and a great ability to take control of complex cases.’

‘Leigh Day is unmatched for their quality of associates, partners, and resources. Everyone is highly intelligent and always makes valuable contributions to strategic decisions.’

‘The team is outstanding and at the top of its game. The quality of their work is outstanding.’

‘A standout public law team for claimants in the UK. They have significant expertise and experience, particularly concerning NGOs and campaigners.’

‘They are pretty unique in that they specialise in human rights, disability rights, environmental justice, and so on. They go above and beyond because they are excellent allies. This isn’t a standard “rent a lawyer in the right practice area” job – this is them fulfilling a niche which practically nobody else does, and I am very grateful to them.’

‘Leigh Day’s human rights work is field leading. They are fearless in their mission to break new legal ground, achieving success in some of the hardest cases and developing the law in the process.’

‘Hands down the best claimant law firm in the country for civil liberties and human rights. They have strength at every level of seniority and know the law back to front. They are also fearless lawyers and very creative thinkers – not to mention a pleasure to work with.’

‘The prison law team is a fantastic set of bright, hardworking and impressive lawyers, who do outstanding work.’

‘Excellent team with unrivalled expertise and experience.’

‘Truly respected by defendant firms, any human rights issue is safe in the hands of Leigh Day.’

‘Leigh Day have an incredibly strong reputation as leaders in human rights and civil liberties cases. They have been involved in the leading cases in this field over many years.’

‘They frequently act in high-profile judicial reviews and appeals, including to the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights, and their expertise is unparalleled. They are extremely hardworking and responsive, frequently burning the midnight oil to get the best results for their clients.’

‘The word unique is definitely overused. However I do not believe that there is any firm that matches the range and quality of service provided by the Leigh Day international environment/human rights department. All of the numerous people I have worked with have come across as knowledgeable and dedicated and with a good team ethos.’

‘Carol Day, Ricardo Gama and Julia Eriksen have an extraordinary depth and breadth of knowledge across environmental law. My organisation has complete confidence in their advice on when to advance a case, and when not to. They work seamlessly as a team and are always available when we need them.’

‘Rowan Smith – incredibly knowledgeable and responsive; great with clients.’

‘Ricardo Gama – incredibly knowledgeable and strategic in approach; very responsive and great with clients.’

‘Martyn Day – the real leader in the field. Unrivalled experience.’

‘Ben Croft – one of many great partners at Leigh Day, he is exceptionally bright.’

‘Shazia Yamin – fantastic tactician and lawyer.’

‘Leigh Day are the foremost legal practice in the environmental law field, bringing welcome expertise to support organisations and individuals take on the injustice and illegality of governments and polluting industries. ‘

‘Stephen Jones and his team have always demonstrated absolute professionalism across the board. Their medico-legal knowledge has been impressive.’

‘Brendan Hope has a high level of expertise in clinical negligence and takes the time to explain it to us in terms that we understand. He has made us feel comfortable in a way we know he has our best interests at heart.’

‘The team are incredibly professional and competent. They have a full understanding of the process and are able to easily articulate next steps.’

‘The team is outstanding. I have absolute confidence that I have chosen the best lawyers to take care of me and my future needs. I have been amazed at their medical knowledge. Their persistence, knowledge and experience will ultimately result in the best outcome for me.’

‘Stephen Jones is an absolute star and remains the stand out claimant litigator of his generation. Any conversation with Stephen always leaves me feeling reassured and confident that I am being looked after and they doing their best for me.’

‘Leigh Day have a national reputation for excellence in litigation. I agree it is well deserved. Their creativity and zeal is impressive.’

‘Lauren Tully is an excellent solicitor. She clearly grasps the essence of the litigation issues in a case, prepares primary evidence with great care and prosecutes her claims proactively and impressively.’

‘Rebecca Ridgeon is excellent. She has inherent knowledge, and is not easily phased. Rebecca has an excellent career ahead of her.’

‘A claimant-facing, client-focused team of dedicated cross-border personal injury practitioners. Particular strengths in dealing with high-pressure multi-party claims and claims with a campaigning edge. Not afraid to take on cases of legal complexity and multi-jurisdictional and applicable law issues.’

‘Jill Paterson is a calm, effective presence with great client skills.’

‘The team is strong throughout; all have a sound knowledge of the area. They also have a genuine commitment to diversity and to instructing diverse barristers.’

‘Clare Campbell has a good deal of experience in this field, and her knowledge has been imparted to other standout team members, such as Colin Murphy. The team works together to share knowledge and experience, and this ethos helps them to make excellent judgment calls.’

‘Colin Murphy is a razor sharp legal mind who is rising through the ranks at break-neck speed. He is a commercially savvy operator who achieves fantastic results for his clients in difficult cases, especially jurisdictional disputes.’

‘The leadership and quality of its junior solicitors make this a leading team in the sector. There is an in-depth knowledge of the complicated and developing legal issues affecting this area of law. The team combines this professional skill with dedication to clients.’

‘Clare Campbell leads the team with outstanding skill and knowledge. She is the leading figure in the travel sector and has a breadth of knowledge that serves clients well. Caitlin Wood is an exceptional associate. She handles cases that are partner-level with tactical sense and skill.’

‘Colin Murphy is very knowledgeable and I trust him completely.’

‘Mike Cain is thorough, hands on and always drives matters forwards to reach the best conclusion for clients. He is able to pick out those cases where there is value for a client.’

‘A formidable firm, and hands-down the best claimant solicitors in the country. They have strength at every level of seniority and know the law back to front. They are also fearless lawyers and very creative thinkers. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Nick Webster is a fantastic lawyer with incredible judgment.’

‘Committed, the best on the market for driving change in the employment field, brilliant, talented and have an edge.’

‘Nigel McKay is determined, clever, and committed to getting the best result for his client.’

‘Leigh Day bring a level of personal care, compassion and support to their clients that is truly exceptional and makes them stand out from many of their peers. They are of course expert, pragmatic and passionate about what they do but you always feel that their laser-like focus is on delivering the best outcome for you, your organisation and your colleagues. They also represent great value for money considering the high quality of their service and the world-class expertise of their teams.’

‘My experience of working with Mike Cain is one that I will always treasure. A masterful legal professional, he demonstrates such incredible client care that I would now feel proud and honoured to call him my friend. In challenging circumstances he is a rock of solid but honest advice, always open about the risks, and candid about the challenges whilst at the same time finding the opportunities and the way forward. You know that you are in the safest and most expert of hands.’

‘Leigh Day never dropped the ball. My case was always being supported and their response was rapid, fully committed, and thoroughly professional.’

‘Court of Protection lawyer who can handle civil claims, public law challenges or even inquests if necessary. They have broad and helpful knowledge as well as the resources to properly handle cases. Sophie Wells is one of the stars of the future.’

‘Leigh Day has a strong and dedicated Court of Protection team. The firm also has strong expertise across related fields of community care, civil liberties and human rights which ensures that they can meet all of their clients’ needs. Sarah Westoby is exceptional.’

‘Anna Moore has shown great sensitivity and kindness in a tragic case. She is extremely astute, thoughtful and intelligent and can impart complex legal information simply and with sensitivity.’

‘A small upcoming team that has significant potential to grow and ably support the needs of Leigh Day clients. Amy Chater has the experience and skills to help develop this into a leading department and practice.’

‘The team there are quick to respond and provide appropriate and efficient action as needed. I do really like the focus on the client and their needs, within the context of their injuries / disability, but always the person. Amy Chater is fantastic.’

‘There is a depth of knowledge and experience available at Leigh Day which is reassuring. There is always someone to speak to when required, even if the initial person is not available.’

‘A focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients. Committed to working collaboratively with MDT and bring a helpful perspective and insight to the case.’

‘Empathy and understanding clients’ perspectives and concerns. Being responsive and accessible.’

‘I find the whole team to be responsive and caring about their clients, in particular Bethany Sanders, who is client-centred.’

‘Thorough, balanced, caring and efficient.’

‘A small new team that is doing a great job in the area.’

‘Bethany Sanders is fantastic. She is clear-headed, sensible, very organised, acute and very sensitive to the needs of clients.’

‘Experienced, dedicated and very able ’

‘Leigh Day opened their Leeds office relatively recently and, under the leadership of Bethany Sanders, is building a strong team which is well respected in the market. Leigh Day really looks after its employees, which shines through in the quality of their work.’

‘Every member of the team that we dealt with was very respectful and supportive. They worked efficiently and timely, responding to any queries swiftly and clearly.’

‘The immigration team have started to mould a strong market presence in the field – from Windrush to Rwanda – Leigh Day are in the room.’

‘Jackie McKenzie is an honour and delight to work with.’

‘Leigh Day is a pioneering firm doing cutting edge work in immigration and human rights law and at the same time offers superb high quality representation to individual clients ensuring the best possible outcome is achieved.’

‘Nath Gbikpi is everything one needs in an immigration lawyer. She is super smart, knowledgeable, tenacious, dedicated, hardworking and is always a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team are diverse, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team have expert expertise in often little known or niche, nuanced areas.’

‘Nath Gbikpi is an excellent lawyer and I really enjoy working with her.’