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.’

  • ‘All solicitors I worked with are equally dedicated, approachable and flexible.'

Work highlights

Represented a family involved in a car accident in settling a polytraumatic case for over £18m.

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Practice head

Jonathan Wheeler

Other key lawyers

Ahmed Al-Nahhas; David McClenaghan; Joshua Hughes; Ipek Tugcu; Caroline Klage; Gaggan Mawi