The group at Leigh Day is well-regarded for its strengths in handling a broad array of complex and high-value PI cases. At the Manchester office, Andrew Bradley‘s caseload consists of serious injuries sustained while cycling, while Clare Campbell has a notable travel PI specialism. Elevated to the partnership in April 2024, Colin Murphy harnesses expertise acting for claimants who have suffered serious injuries while abroad. In Liverpool, Kevin Johnson is noted for his ’extensive international practice’ and Steven Dickens is considered ‘a leader in the PI field’; both have vast experience in industrial disease-related cases. Liverpool-based Joanne Candlish is an asbestos claims specialist, as is Louisa Saville, who handles mesothelioma cases. William Broadbent has notable capabilities handling RTA-related serious injury matters in particular, while workplace injury and public liability cases are areas of expertise for Ross Whalley. Andrew Zajac is also recommended. Bradley, Campbell, Johnson and Dickens co-helm the practice. Gerard Horton joined from Serious Injury Law Limited in September 2025.
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‘Clare Campbell has enormous experience, charm and tenacity. She leads the team with skill and aplomb.'
'Colin Murphy has a cerebral and measured approach which is loved by clients and feared by opponents.'
‘Kevin Johnson is personable and has an extensive international practice. Steven Dickens is exceptional and a leader in the PI field.'
‘William Broadbent is a joy to work with. He focuses on the key issues and is meticulously well-prepared.'
‘Kevin Johnson has an outstanding personality. He is professional and friendly with expert knowledge. Nothing was too much trouble and he would always go that extra mile.’
‘Steven Dickens and the team dealt with our claim with real humility, care and consideration. They worked tirelessly to get a decision in our favour.’
‘Joanne Candlish was my solicitor on my case, she was so helpful and friendly and always a call away. I was apprehensive but Joanne guided me along the way and kept me well-informed of the process. I was really pleased with the outcome and highly recommend Leigh Day.’
‘The go-to and standout cycle injury team in the country.’
Work highlights
Advised the client on a £1.2m settlement after they were seriously injured in a road traffic incident while cycling to work.
Advised the estate of the late client in a £1m settlement for a mesothelioma claim.
Acting for more than 1,200 football fans subjected to kettling, crushing, assaults, and indiscriminate tear gassing in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final in the Stade De France in Paris.
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