Irwin Mitchell fields a nationally recognised personal injury practice, with its London team handling some of the most complex and high-value catastrophic injury claims in the market. Richard Geraghty leads the serious injury offering in London, supported by Tracey Storey, the firm’s national head of personal injury. Alison Eddy continues to play a key role as regional lead partner, and the international serious injury team is led by Demetrius Danas. Guy Darlaston oversees the firm’s leading asbestos and occupational disease practice. Other standouts include Sarah Griggs, who leads the firm’s brain injury coordination group and sits as Chair of the Acquired Brain Injury Forum for London, and Chani Dhaliwal, a recognised leader in spinal cord and amputation cases. Leane Shanks brings over three decades of cross-border litigation experience and is regularly instructed in complex fatal and serious injury cases involving jurisdictional issues across Europe and beyond.
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- 'They are a truly formidable outfit with quality from top to bottom who leave no stone unturned to get the best result.’
‘Richard Geraghty is a superb litigator; shrewd, thorough and with excellent client care skills.’
‘The team has several top quality individuals and is particularly strong in dealing with the quantum side of claims and brain injury cases.’
‘I have particular knowledge of this firm's practice in travel and cross-border personal injury claims in which the team led by Demetrius Danas has a well-deserved nationwide reputation for excellence.’
‘It is a leading team and the individuals go the extra mile for their clients.’
‘Highly skilled and knowledgeable. Experienced and able to handle difficult situations well.’
‘Across its offices, the solicitors at IM work incredibly hard to achieve the best possible result for their clients. More than any other firm, they are tenacious on behalf of their clients and fearless in prosecuting the claim.’
- 'Chani Dhaliwal is a brilliant lawyer. His knowledge of the law is second to none. He is a brilliant strategist and is innovative and dogged in securing the very best results for his clients.’
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Practice head
Richard Geraghty; Tracey Storey; Alison Eddy; Demetrius Danas; Guy Darlaston
Other key lawyers
Sarah Griggs; Chani Dhaliwal; Leane Shanks; Jessica Bowles; Amey Welch; Sofie Toft; Anna Pask; Caitlin Healey; Evangeline Ashby; Laura Middleton-Guerard