Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP acts in a wide range of serious injury cases, including those involving brain and spinal trauma, military-related injuries, polytrauma, psychiatric harm, and abuse. The team is led by Jonathan Wheeler and includes recognised specialists such as Ahmed Al-Nahhas, who focuses on complex military claims, and David McClenaghan, who leads the abuse practice. Joshua Hughes spearheads the firm’s complex injury work, particularly claims involving serious orthopaedic trauma and multi-injury litigation. Ipek Tugcu leads on adult brain injury claims and brings extensive experience in high-value, cross-border litigation. The team combines sectoral depth with a commitment to litigation strategy, including long-term rehabilitation support and interim funding. The firm’s caseload reflects a strong presence in high-value, multi-injury claims that often involve multiple claimants or community-specific issues. The team is noted for its structured specialism across injury types.
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'My impression is that the solicitors are very knowledgeable and experienced. They are passionate about their job and their clients.’
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'They helpfully liaise between client and other parties when requested. The team are incredibly helpful and will go the extra mile to assist. I have found them to be very knowledgeable, organised and professional in their approach.’
‘In my experience all members of this firm that I have worked with have been courteous, considerate, knowledgeable, accessible, approachable, responsive, efficient and professional. Importantly, communication is always clear. All members of the firm I have worked with have shared and demonstrated these same outstanding qualities, which is why I continue to work with them.’
- 'Caroline Klage heads a brilliant dedicated team who always go the extra mile for clients many of whom have difficult cases. I am always so impressed by the sensitivity with which they deal with these cases.’
Work highlights
Represented a family involved in a car accident in settling a polytraumatic case for over £18m.
Representing a group of 37 clients in their claims against the Sea Cadets after they were subjected to serious childhood sexual abuse by Peter Sherwin, a Commanding Officer, and recovered almost £2m.
Represented a female Captain in the British Army who was injured after she participated in a series of trials run by the Ministry of Defence to test, and eventually open the doors for, women to be engaged in front line duties in the military.
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Practice head
Jonathan Wheeler
Other key lawyers
Ahmed Al-Nahhas; David McClenaghan; Joshua Hughes; Ipek Tugcu; Caroline Klage; Gaggan Mawi