Osbornes fields a specialist personal injury team with standout expertise in catastrophic trauma, regularly securing multimillion-pound settlements in spinal, brain, and amputation cases. Department head Sophie Davies handles severe injury and fatality matters with a focus on early rehabilitation. Ben Posford, head of catastrophic injury, is well-known for spinal cord and cauda equina claims, including high-profile fatality work. Robert Aylott leads on amputation disputes, often working with major trauma units, and Laura Swaine’s practice spans psychiatric harm and complex polytrauma. Sam Collard, head of cycling, specialises in severe injury and fatal accident cases, while Andrew Middlehurst adds depth in employer liability litigation. Stuart Kightley is noted for his expertise in brain and complex injury litigation, alongside his longstanding involvement with professional and policy bodies in the field.
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‘Osbornes is a excellent firm for high value and complex personal injury work. They have particular expertise in dealing with Eastern European clients who speak little or no English as they have native speakers within their team.’
‘This team is very well organised and approach their cases with great attention to detail. They are very supportive of their clients and are willing to take on difficult cases. The file handlers I have worked with are experienced and expert personal injury practitioners who can be relied upon to achieve excellent outcomes for the client.’
‘Sophie Davies runs the PI team is a dedicated professional and extremely knowledgeable and caring about her clients. Ben Posford is a joy to deal with and very knowledgeable indeed and clients always come first.'
‘This team is growing in profile all the time. The firm now has many of London's leading personal injury solicitors.’
‘Without doubt, Osbornes are the firm to watch in London. Led by the irrepressible Ben Posford they are a force to be reckoned with.’
‘Excellent firm with a good insight into and prosecution of catastrophic PI work handled by an experienced team.’
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Practice head
Sophie Davies
Other key lawyers
Ben Posford; Rob Aylott; Laura Swaine; Sam Collard; Andrew Middlehurst; Maria Tiron; Jaro Bernat; Kate Milton; Eloise Mears; Patricia McCaffrey; Stuart Knightley