The group at Gorvins Solicitors in Stockport is considered ‘one of the market leaders in the field of military law’ wherein it handles complex and highly sensitive matters. ’One of the toughest litigators around’, Gary Boyd is renowned for his capabilities in handling military injury matters, including NCFI and PTSD injury matters in complex denial of liability circumstances. Boyd also has expertise in serious sports injury matters. The team has experience in handling catastrophic claims; Stuart Biddle handles complex and high-value brain and spinal injury cases, as well as those regarding pain disorders. The pair co-helm the practice, which saw the arrival of Katie Fletcher in June 2024, who has experience acting in brain injury litigation in particular.
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- ‘Gorvins are one of the market leaders in the field of military law. Gary Boyd has vast experience of military and catastrophic cases. His ability, knowledge and expertise is second-to-none.’
- ‘Gary Boyd works at national level - very, very experienced in military claims. He's not afraid to fight and has won some of the most difficult claims, some at appellate level. A real class-act.’
Work highlights
Advised a member of the RAF Regiment who sustained PTSD as a result of service on 4 tours of Afghanistan within 5 years.
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Practice head
Stuart Biddle; Gary Boyd
Other key lawyers
Lisa Chambers; Katie Fletcher