CFG Law's practice is based in Cheadle and has notable capabilities in handling catastrophic matters, including spinal, brain, and amputation injuries. Complex RTA cases form a significant portion of the team’s workload also. The ‘excellent’ Vicky Whitney is an experienced catastrophic injury litigator, and ’brilliant lawyer’ Emily Kalwak's workload features RTAs, electric bike and cycling incidents, and accidents at work. The pair co-lead the team with support from Warwick-based Natasha Ulph. Emma Jones is adept at handling matters relating to traumatic brain injuries and amputations. Life-changing injuries and fatalities resulting from RTAs are a focus area of Katie Pendower, and Jonathan Fogerty is considered a ‘standout individual’ by clients. Matt Evans departed in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Emily Kalwak is a brilliant lawyer. Her understanding of all the relevant parts of the situation when dealing with a PI claim is exceptional. She is very proactive and available, easy to deal with but remains professional at all times. I would recommend her in a flash.’
'Jonathan Fogerty left us feeling very confident after our initial meeting and in no time he introduced us to the team. Over the past six months they have been amazing. Even my staff have commented on the attention-to-detail and efficacy CFG shows in comparison to other practices.’
‘Emily Kalwak and Jonathan Fogerty have been my standout individuals. They have been tremendously helpful and have reassured my wife and daughters. As my case is still ongoing, they have secured funding for us and explained the process in simple to understand terminology.’
‘Vicky Whitney is excellent - really good rapport with clients and really good knowledge of the law. She has the expertise required to bring claims to a successful conclusion.'
'Emma Jones is excellent - a good eye for detail and tenacious with it, always achieving great results for her clients.’
‘Chloe Hughes, Louise Farrar and Vicky Whitney are all very user-friendly. They are good at communicating, understand their case load well, are easy to work with and work hard for a good result.’
Work highlights
Assisted the client with successfully obtaining a settlement following a pedestrian road traffic collision case, in which the client sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, for £20m.
Assisted the client with securing over £10m compensation in a spinal cord injury case involving a passenger road traffic collision.
Assisted the client with obtaining a £2m settlement in a case involving a fall from height at work, resulting in a traumatic brain injury.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Vicky Whitney; Emily Kalwak; Natasha Ulph
Other key lawyers
Emma Jones; Chris Baxendale; Louise Farrar; Chloe Hughes; Michelle Cresswell; Sarah Williams; Jonathan Fogerty; Katie Pendower