Thompsons Solicitors LLP handles a substantial caseload of high-value and complex personal injury claims, drawing on the resources of a large national network and a long-standing reputation for acting on behalf of trade union members. The team is jointly led by Samantha Hemsley, Nicola Saunders, and Vince Reynolds. Hemsley specialises in catastrophic injuries and supervises some of the team’s most serious multimillion-pound claims, Saunders brings significant expertise in spinal and cardiology-related cases, and Reynolds plays a prominent role in litigation involving workplace and public sector injuries. The team includes Kam Singh and Christalla Christodoulidou, who both handle complex matters, including polytrauma, amputations, and fatal accident-related claims.
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- ‘Top level of understanding hard technical aspects of PI law and real commitment to clients.'
- ‘Samantha Hemsley is extremely knowledgeable and her profile means that she has great connections with industry leaders.’
- ‘Samantha Hemsley, national head of catastrophic injury is amongst the best lawyers in the country. Experienced, steely when needed and fantastic with clients and their families. Nicola Saunders is very strong technically, particularly on liability denied claims where a fight is needed. Christalla Christodoulidou has huge experience in the highest value claims and can always be relied upon to do the best for the client.’
- ‘Thompsons is a leading personal injury solicitor dealing with a vast range of cases, always for Claimants and dedicated to achieving life changing results. They will take on challenging litigation where other firms might decline. Truly attentive to their client's needs, they provide a top class legal service with a caring and sensitive approach that is more 'personal' than you might experience in other, large firms.'
- ‘A well respected firm, with substantial experience representing trade unions in connection with workplace accident and occupational disease claims.'
- ‘The team are all highly specialised, dedicated to their clients and strive for the right result in their clients' best interests.’
- ‘Thompsons have an attitude rooted in their trade union history that is almost unique amongst modern law firms. Their client care is of a different level. They will run, and win, cases that other firms wouldn't touch.’
Practice head
Samantha Hemsley; Nicola Saunder; Vince Reynolds
Other key lawyers
Kam Singh; Christalla Christodoulidou; Jeeva Sethu; Henrietta Phillips; Jeeva Sethu