Praised by clients for the ‘care and consideration’ taken when handling claims for abuse victims, Farleys Solicitors LLP maintains its distinctive focus on clinical negligence, personal injury, and sexual abuse cases. Jonathan Bridge co-leads the team from Manchester, and is well-known for his handling of sexual abuse cases. With ‘forensic attention to detail’, Nick Molyneux co-heads the practice from Accrington, and is noted for his strong focus on industrial disease claims, and catastrophic brain and spinal injury cases; and Michael Corrigan leads the team from Blackburn, utilising his longstanding expertise to achieve settlements in catastrophic injury and medical negligence claims. Manchester’s Kelly Darlington is an expert in inquest proceedings and civil claims.
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‘This is a firm that genuinely cares for its clients; from day one I've had the most outstanding support, they make everything easy to understand, have kept me updated every step off the way which has built my confidence in dealing with my claim much easier.’
‘They're dedicated and go above and beyond their roles. They checked in regularly with me to see how I was coping with my mental health and even got me a proper diagnosis. They changed my life.’
‘Jonathan Bridge and his team have been compassionate, caring and sensitive throughout the whole process and made it a little less daunting. They truly showed care and consideration to my circumstances. I would recommend them to anyone who has experienced assault, abuse, or violence, they're the best firm to handle your case with care.’
‘Jonathan Bridge is a consummate leader in the field who is exceptionally well prepared and across all of his departments cases but retains the ability to relate warmly and compassionately with client victims. I am confident in the ability of Jonathan Bridge to deal with the most arduous of cases.’
‘Farleys' abuse team handles more claims arising out of failings by social services than any other firm. They have enormous experience and unrivalled expertise, having achieved the highest levels of settlements.’
‘Farleys is second to none when it comes to the representation of claimants. Clients come first and each partner and associate forms a close personal relationship with their clients. Throughout the department there is extensive personal injury law experience and knowledge with some exceptional lawyers.’
‘Michael Corrigan - negotiation skills second to none. Very client centred, they love him! Nicholas Molyneux - exceptional lawyer with forensic attention to detail. Extensive knowledge of personal injury law and a skilled tactician.’
‘Kelly Darlington and Alice Wood. Exceptional skill, Sharp.’
Work highlights
Represented the family of a deceased person during the inquest into his death and subsequent civil claim, due to mould in his home.
Represented the family in the inquest into the death of person who died on 3 October 2020 whilst an inpatient at the Gardener Unit, a medium secure adolescent mental health unit in Prestwich run by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Represented the father and the wider family in respect of the inquest into the death of a person who died of anorexia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jonathan Bridge; Nick Molyneux; Michael Corrigan
Other key lawyers
Kelly Darlington; Alice Wood