Weightmans LLP’s London-based team forms a key part of the firm’s national personal injury offering, handling a steady stream of high-value catastrophic injury, public liability, and employer’s liability claims. The group is regularly instructed by major insurers and public bodies, often in claims involving severe brain injury, amputation, spinal damage, and complex multi-party liability. Philip Tracey is noted for his work in catastrophic injury and sports-related claims, including ongoing concussion litigation. Seva Singh is experienced in cases involving disputed capacity, interim payments, and high-value spinal and neurological trauma, while Catherine Kearney acts on a range of amputation, fatal, and pain-related injury claims, particularly those involving children. Shaun Lavery has a focus on subtle brain injury and fatal claims, often appearing as advocate in High Court hearings. The team also benefits from EU-wide personal injury and coverage expertise through Simon Ball, while Patricia Williams leads on cases with high-value reserves involving liability disputes and cross-claims.
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‘They are a genuine heavyweight in the field with a formidable reputation and client base to match.’
‘Catherine Kearney is highly respected, and rightly so. She is an extremely proficient and pragmatic lawyer with a laser like focus on getting the best commercial result.’
‘Genuine specialists in defendant PI work.’
‘The team exhibits strong depth of knowledge and expertise in complex personal injury claims. They bring to bear a wealth of experience which allows them to give pragmatic, commercially-minded advice aimed at maximising their clients' prospects of success.’
‘Excellent communication, client care and legal analysis.’
‘Catherine Kearney boasts encyclopaedic knowledge of her cases and practice areas. She gets the best out of everyone she works for and with. Hugely personable and uses her skill and confidence to get the best results for her clients.’
Key clients
- Zurich
- AIG Europe
- AXAXL Insurance
- PwC
- Tesco Underwriting
- First Central Insurance
- InterEurope AG Insurance
- Covea Insurance
- Octagon Insurance
- Travelers Insurance Co
- HDI Global
- Hiscox Insurance
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Kieran Jones; Rob Williams; David Holt; Peter Forshaw; Helen Brown; Graham Dean
Other key lawyers
Philip Tracey; Seva Singh; Catherine Kearney; Shaun Lavery; Simon Ball; Patricia Williams; Yasmina Villar-Lopez; Louise Mutch; Kieran Hearty; David Holt; Karyn Brannigan; Ian Arnold