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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‘The practice works effectively and as a team. They actually empathise with their clients, try to understand where they're is coming from and where they need to be. Gorvins' team are very professional, carrying the client along each step of their case process, and they are responsive.’
‘Gary Boyd is awesome! After working with him on my case, I could tell that he is an expert at what he does. He also takes on his client’s words without throwing any form of doubt into their mind in a way that could destabilise them or add to their traumatic experience. He listens and lets you get everything off your chest before responding. Gary is the man!’
‘The team are a group of genuine and compassionate people aspiring to help their clients.’
‘Lisa Chambers was always more than happy to help and often provided extra support when I really needed it. A fantastic team in my opinion!’
‘Stuart Biddle is a hardworking, dedicated lawyer. He really goes above and beyond for his clients and counsel alike. Every avenue and argument is considered. He has a fantastic legal brain and fights with real vigour for his clients.’
‘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.
Advised a British Soldier, a Ghanan national of Black African Ethnicity (and hence known by the MOD to be substantially more susceptible to NFCI than Caucasians, for example), who was medically discharged by the MOD due to his index injuries, on a claim for NFCI and associated psychological injury.
Advised a client on a claim in relation to an RTA in which the client, a pedestrian, sustained orthopaedic injuries but more significantly a moderate to severe TBI in a collision with a car.
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Practice head
Stuart Biddle; Gary Boyd
Other key lawyers
Lisa Chambers; Katie Fletcher