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
Vicky Whitney leads the ‘outstanding’ Cheadle-based practice at CFG Law alongside Emily Kalwak, which is known for its distinctive focus on catastrophic injuries sustained due to road traffic incidents. Whitney is known for her vast knowledge of traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury cases, routinely securing interim payments for clients. Kalwak routinely assists clients who have sustained life changing injuries, often obtaining early payments from defendant insurers. Promoted to partner in April 2023, Emma Jones stands out due to her expansive expertise in cases involving traumatic brain injuries caused by road traffic accidents, with her main focus being rehabilitation for claimants, while Katie Pendower regularly acts for both adults and children in severe orthopaedic injuries in the course of employment.Practice head(s):
Vicky Whitney; Emily Kalwak
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Testimonials
‘CFG are amazing in every way. They help solve any problems or concerns, no matter how small and silly you may think they are.’
‘My experience with CFG Law is exceptionally good. The team regularly updates me on each step of the case and also arrange personalised support to ensure my mental health and overall well-being are supported during the entire case.’
‘Vicky Whitney went the extra mile to put us at ease and explain every process. She is kind, supportive and understanding whilst being so professional. She got to know the whole family, ensuring our best interests were at the forefront.’
‘Emily Kalwak ensures that everything runs smoothly and helps to guide us through some of the traumatic processes we face with a care and understanding, for which we are eternally grateful for.’
‘Vicky Whitney is a stand-out large loss solicitor. If I, or a family member required a large loss solicitor, Vicky is the person I would recommend. She combines a real understanding of the rules governing personal injury law and practice with a terrific aptitude for client care and serious injury case management.’
‘This practice is unique in its dedication, compassion and expertise in handling complex and sensitive cases. The team has a wealth of experience in dealing with the Court of Protection, the Office of the Public Guardian and other relevant authorities.’
‘Emma Jones is engaging, thoughtful and tenacious.’
‘This is an outstanding practice with experienced, committed and experienced lawyers delivering great outcomes for clients.’
Work highlights
- Represented a client with complex life-long needs after sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury in a pedestrian road traffic collision.
- Represented a client who sustained a spinal cord injury in a tipper truck accident.
- Represented a client who sustained severe orthopaedic injuries in a road traffic collision with an uninsured driver.
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
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| Managing Director | Alastair Fernie | [email protected] | 0161 437 9999 |
| Chief Executive Officer | Richard Clark | [email protected] | 0161 437 9999 |
| Partner and Head of Legal Operations | Nicola Hughes | [email protected] | 0161 437 9999 |
Lawyer Profiles
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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 | Partner | 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.
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