Bond Turner‘s Liverpool-based cohort is well-versed in acting for claimants in serious injury matters, ranging from poly-trauma to psychiatric injuries. James Tomlinson has demonstrable capabilities in acting for claimants who have suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of RTAs in particular, an area of expertise shared by Chantal Rabbetts. Melanie Burden’s experience covers catastrophic injury, as well as public, occupiers’, and employers’ liability matters. The three co-head the practice alongside Hamida Khatun. Sara Stanger departed the group as of March 2025.
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‘Rebecca Earl is always on top of everything and is able to lay things out for me in a simple way. I am always aware what the next steps are and when they are due to be taken.'
‘The practice was faultless. They gave me huge support and a real holistic service. The practice and James Tomlinson really stand out from others and should be the choice for anybody who has sustained a serious injury. James is the person I would pick to have in my corner, he is super hardworking, cares about his clients and their rehabilitation and will fight to get the right result if required.’
Work highlights
Represented healthcare workers with life-altering physical, psychological, and cognitive injuries after they contracted the SARS-CoV-2 virus at work while caring for patients throughout the pandemic in a group action.
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
James Tomlinson; Chantal Rabbetts; Melanie Burden; Hamida Khatun
Other key lawyers
Rebecca Earl; Hamida Khatun; Tony Oliver; Kirsty Mors