Thompsons NI Solicitors > Belfast, Northern Ireland > Firm Profile

‘I had to deal with a very delicate situation and this firm helped me through it wit great understanding and compassion.’

‘Where I believed the company did me a good service was in the way they advised me at every consultation. They took the time to explain and answer any of my questions. They also contacted me at crucial moments and kept me updated. Explaining to me what my options where and it helped me to make my final decision.’

‘They were friendly, professional, empathetic and willing to listen despite my limited knowledge and experience.’

‘They deserve their reputation. They are the foremost trade union firm for claimants in the area. They really are number one. They have a wonderful base of knowledge built up over the decades that they are worked in the area.’

‘Charlotte Moore is absolutely 100% pragmatic and has excellant judgement. It is a pleasure to work with her.’

‘Thompsons is the largest firm of trade union solicitors in the UK. Their wealth of experience and long history of supporting trade union members means they are uniquely placed to represent claimants in cases before the Employment Tribunal, personal injury matters and other employment-related claims.’

‘Charlotte Moore is excellent, her cases are meticulously prepared and her client care approach is exemplary. Emma Game has excellent strategic skills in litigation, understanding the importance of identifying and addressing weak points in any case.’

‘The team has unrivalled experience in union-based tribunal litigation.’

‘Brian Wilson is always willing to go above and beyond, for example, by working at weekends where necessary.’

‘The preeminent firm in expertise and experience in trade union law.’

‘Richard Arthur is exceptional. He has immense legal knowledge, complete dedication to the client, and an excellent practical approach.’

‘Thompsons works exclusively for trade union members in employment claims against employers. This single focus means the very experienced team is excellent at considering every possible avenue of claim for a client. When assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a potential claim they are realistic and properly manage clients’ expectations. I find cases to be very well prepared with well-drafted witness statements.’

‘Not only do they have a wealth of lawyers experienced in practical aspects of the law, they also get the collective issues in respect of advancing trade union members’ rights.’

‘Thompsons involvement with trade law, suggests that they champion and are inclusive to all walks of life.’

‘I work along side Dave Roberts, whilst I am aware of the demands on his time, he strives to offer timely support, reassurance and guidance, firstly to the client and subsequently to myself. In my opinion Dave has the ability to make individuals feel psychology safe when describing their concerns and vulnerabilities.’

‘Thompsons are the outstanding union firm nationally. They are streets ahead of other firms in their client care and willingness to fight difficult cases.’

‘Thompsons have a well-deserved reputation for being an industry leader in claimant PI and clin neg because of their years of experience dealing with high value claims.’

‘Clare Jones  is a perfect embodiment of Thompsons’ ‘client-first’ approach. She will not give up when litigation starts to get tough or issues start to look complex. Clients love her for sticking with them and being able to explain even the most difficult issues in easy-to-understand advice.’

‘Far and away the best union firm nationally, with a real desire to help clients.’

‘Trevor Hall has a very down to earth style that clients really appreciate while being technically extremely able. He’s a very safe pair of hands on serious injury and military work.’

‘Very extensive experience and very extensive resources. First class service for claimants.’

‘Fiona Belgian is totally committed to clients’ interests and brings her first class judgment to bear on behalf of her clients. Victoria Clark works tirelessly to advance her clients’ interests and leaves no stone unturned.’

‘Madeleine Pinschof has strategic vision and tactical appreciation of complexity of very large number of mesh claims’

‘A strong traditional firm who really cares about their clients and will go the extra mile for them.’

‘Madeleine Pinschof is an excellent lawyer. She is technically strong and has great judgment and empathy.’

‘I think what makes Thompsons unique is their focus on putting the needs of their clients first in the context of their trade union history and links. This means that their clients receive a greater percentage of their damages than they would at some other firms.’

‘The team have expertise in high value clinical negligence cases. The solicitors support their clients and their families from the outset of the claim and understand the impact negligence can have on a claimant and their family. Thompsons only work for the injured party and help their clients gain maximum compensation in order to rebuild their lives in difficult and very challenging circumstances.’

‘Madeleine Pinschof has many years experience of delivering high quality advice. She is committed to supporting her clients and ensuring they have access to comprehensive rehabilitation packages and interim payments. She is highly regarded by her peers and her clients.’

‘Approachable and accessible. Organised and attention to detail. The solicitors I have worked with are: Madeleine Pinschof, Sabeena Pirooz, Sonia Fu and Clarissa Ellerington.’

‘A high level of expertise in this very difficult area and empathy with claimants.’

‘Great range of talented individuals. The team has significant expertise in high-value and catastrophic injury claims. The solicitors support their clients and their families from the outset of the claim and understand the impact injuries can have on a claimant and their family.’

‘Thompsons has a wealth of experience of asbestos claims. Its practitioners are able to use their local and national knowledge to run claims effectively and efficiently.’

‘The team in Llanelli is particularly underrated, despite providing an invaluable service to clients throughout Wales and the south-west of England. It has a very high success rate and can easily compete with firms with far higher profiles in terms of its knowledge of asbestos-disease claims.’

‘Amanda Jones is, without doubt, one of the premier asbestos litigators in Wales. Her knowledge (gathered over many years) of potential industrial sources of asbestos exposure in the South Wales area truly is encyclopedic. Amanda is a very experienced litigator and has conducted asbestos claims over many years.’

‘Amanda Jones is incredibly knowledgeable, calm and caring.’

‘Matthew Jones has been great with us throughout, it is wonderful to deal with someone that has such empathy and humanity. We feel like real people, not just a case number on somebody’s long list of clients.’

‘This is a team with considerable experience in industrial disease litigation, particularly involving asbestos claims. Very hands-on.’

‘Thompsons really do care more than other firms I’ve come across, invariably prioritising the client’s interests. They are very, very impressive.’

‘Thompsons has a focus on client care that is unique, in my experience, among the higher end firms. They really do put the client first, every single time.’

‘Janet Hall is a safe pair of hands for serious injury work who isn’t afraid to get stuck in to difficult cases. She really knows her stuff.’

‘The high value injury team in Thompsons’ Leeds office is small but mighty! They are (in my view) a standout performer for Thompsons nationwide. Their senior solicitors have years and years of experience in dealing with high value (especially brain injury, spine injury and amputation) claims.’

‘Helen Shakespeare: she is an absolute powerhouse. Her performance in all aspects of her work is impressive. Her clients love her because she is down to earth and crystal clear in her communications.’

‘Thompsons is a market leader in claimant personal injury work. Real strength in depth – the firm operates like a well-oiled machine.’

‘First class claimant lawyers who know to look after their clients and achieve excellent financial outcomes for them.’

‘Thompsons are well-known as leaders in representing injured employees and their families. The foreign jurisdiction section of Thompsons is important because they are one of the few firms that offers advice in the niche areas of foreign accidents including offshore accidents, and maritime accidents.’

‘Martyn Gwyther is one of the go-to individuals in the foreign accident space that I would recommend. He is a thoroughly competent lawyer with an excellent eye for the detail and very pragmatic. A pleasure to work with.’

Martyn Gwyther has been an industry-leading figure for over two decades. Always able to maximise outcomes for his team.’

‘Neil Richards has excellent judgement, which shows in the preparation of his cases. This allows him to get great results in even difficult cases.’

‘Stephen Jewell combines an excellent knowledge of travel law with a sound, practical approach to cases. For this reason, his work is of a very high standard.’

‘Thompsons consistently achieve great results in difficult cases, often involving complicated disputes of fact and law. Travel law is not a simple area, and specialists like Thompsons take exactly the right approach to case preparation.’

‘Large, nationally recognised firm of specialists. Well resourced and well organised. Capable of putting teams of lawyers together to run highly complex or group type litigation. Have been in some of the largest cases in recent years e.g Patterson / vaginal mesh. Linda Millband, great strategist. Always able to see the big picture and drive the cases forward accordingly. Incredibly hardworking. Clearly very supportive of her team. A joy to work with as counsel’.

‘I was extremely impressed with the service I received from Thompson’s, particularly Karl and Laura. I was kept updated with every step of my case and all emails were replied to promptly. I felt like I received a personal service and that I wasn’t just a number or another client’.

‘Karl was genuinely interested in getting me the best outcome and his communication was excellent. He was friendly down to earth and extremely professional throughout. I was almost disappointed when my case was settled as it meant I wouldn’t be in touch with Karl as much!‘.

‘Thompsons’s serious injury team has become a real heavyweight in the area of TBI and spinal injury in recent years, across all of their offices but particularly in Birmingham, where Karl De-Loyde heads up the team’.

‘Karl De-Loyde is highly experienced, down-to-earth and approachable and carries a heavyweight TBI caseload. David Gauler has an excellent reputation in TBI and spinal cases, and is known for his hands-on, supportive approach with clients. Victoria Kingscote is up-and-coming and one to watch, and is working on increasingly complex high-value cases’.

‘A leading set of personal injury lawyers in the West Midlands. Victoria Kingscote is very efficient, had a huge caseload and is loved by her clients’.

‘Thompsons serious injury team is an exceptionally capable claimant personal injury unit, handling the full spectrum of the most difficult and complex cases including brain, spinal cord injuries and amputations. As a Union firm, Thompsons pride itself on exceptional client care and achieving the best possible results’.

‘Karl De Loyde is one of the most tenacious claimant personal injury solicitors in the market, handling a case load across the spectrum of claims of the utmost severity. He is highly experienced, with a wealth of experience in the most difficult and complex claims. Victoria Kingscote and David Gauler – Associates are two highly knowledgeable, extremely capable and experienced solicitors handling a wide range of high value and complex claims’.

‘The team are extremely approachable, friendly and professional. They are very good at putting a client at ease. They are also very patient with people.’

‘Kam Singh is incredibly patient and walked me through every aspect and development of the process in a way that anyone could understand. He also made himself available whenever possible so I never felt isolated from proceedings.’

‘Thompsons provided a case worker to help me with all my injuries, this help was important in arranging different appointments and even surgery to help me recover.’

‘Linda Milliband is a really big hitter in the industry. She’s hugely experienced, she has a lovely manner with clients and she’s one to have on your side if things get sticky. She’s very, very impressive. Nicola Saunders really knows her stuff and is not afraid to get stuck in, particularly with some of the more belligerent NHS defendant firms.’

‘Gwen Kirby Dent in particular, and all partners and fee earners generally, maintain a high standard.’

‘A thriving national firm of solicitors who are very well committed to delivering first-class results for claimants in clinical negligence cases. They have excellent connections and experience with medico-legal experts nationwide covering all aspects of medical claims against hospitals, doctors and clinicians.’

‘Nicola Saunders is a brilliant solicitor who really fights every inch for her clients all the time. She is extremely attentive and responsive and manages a wide variety of clinical negligence claims at a high level. Kam Singh is a calm and clever operator who consistently achieves outstanding results for claimants.’

‘The service I received was perfect.’

‘I dealt with Kam Singh and can say he was excellent in his approach. I always felt he had my best interests at heart.’

‘They have an attitude to clients and claims that is unique in the industry now. Specifically, they match high-level technical expertise and competence with always putting the client first. Their union background is instilled over many years and really shines through in the service that they provide.’

‘Samantha Hemsley is on a par with any solicitor practising in the area nationally: compassionate, caring, technically superb and not afraid to really fight when the need arises. She’s someone you want in your corner and is a very, very strong litigator.’

‘Christalla Christodoulidou is particularly experienced in serious brain injury cases and has a lovely touch with clients. Nicola Saunders is a real fighter, with a great deal of experience in amputations in particular.’

‘A strong, well-informed and very capable set of solicitors who handle the whole spectrum of personal injury cases on a national level. They have very close links to the trade unions and other workers’ collectives which makes them uniquely placed to understand and advise on workplace-related accident and exposure claims. This knowledge is key in understanding the tactical side of litigation and predicting the approach defendant insurers will take to any claim.’

‘Kam Singh is a bright litigator, who is very attentive to the needs of all his claimants and is tactically astute, achieving great results in difficult cases.’

‘Nicola Saunders is a very knowledgeable and personable solicitor who successfully predicts the moves that defendants make at all stages of a case and usually outwits them.’