Hodge Jones & Allen’s personal injury team is noted for its broad expertise across catastrophic injury and asbestos-related claims. Leticia Williams leads the team and maintains a strong track record in road traffic and chronic pain cases, with a focus on early rehabilitation. Isobel Lovett continues to act in complex mesothelioma and industrial disease cases, including product liability disputes and test litigation on causation. Riffat Yaqub is recognised for her work in traumatic brain and orthopaedic injuries, with extensive experience supporting clients who lack capacity and in multi-jurisdictional matters. She also acts in high-profile group litigation. Lorna Webster handles asbestos litigation with an emphasis on rapid settlements and complex comorbid cases. The team works closely with national support charities and continues to act in cases that test legal boundaries in disease and psychiatric injury claims.
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Work highlights
Represented a very vulnerable Ukrainian client in a highly complex cross-border claim.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Leticia Williams
Other key lawyers
Isobel Lovett; Riffat Yaqub; Lorna Webster; Anne Sanders; Louise Jukes