Primarily based in Southport, Fletchers Solicitors handles a vast array of road traffic accident cases, often representing injured protected parties. Team co-head Caroline Morris has longstanding expertise in fatal accident and catastrophic injury cases, while Polly Herbert, who joined the group from Hugh James in December 2023, routinely acts for children and adults who sustain severe brain injuries. Siobhan Thacker joined the team from CFG Law in September 2023, contributing her knowledge of complex fracture, amputation, and spinal injury claims. Adrian Denson is a key name for serious injury claims, often handling PPO settlements.
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‘This team is going places. They have continued to provide their clients with a very detailed and personal service always seeking to achieve the best result for their clients.’
‘Real strength in depth and led by personable and switched on lawyers with a wealth of experience in high-end personal injury litigation.’
‘The standout partner is Caroline Morris, with a fierce intellect and steely determination combined with a special talent for communicating with the most difficult opponents to achieve the right result.’
‘A boutique travel team which is increasingly punching above its weight in the market. It provides a full package of client care underpinned by a very impressive depth of legal knowledge.’
‘Siobhan Thacker is a very astute individual who is excellent with clients, and tactically superb.’
‘Fletchers has tremendous expertise in handling high value and catastrophic injury claims. They have unrivalled expertise in claims involving motorcyclists who are prone to a range of orthopaedic, spinal and traumatic brain injuries. They combine a high level of technical black letter legal competence with an empathetic and caring approach when dealing with their clients.’
‘Gerard Horton is a class act. He is very engaging and affable, putting clients at ease and maintaining their confidence. He combines this with first-rate legal analysis and technical ability. A star performer. Quite possibly the best of all the solicitors.’
Work highlights
- Secured a settlement of £3.4m in a complex case on liability, including allegations of criminal activity and joint enterprise.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Polly Herbert
Practice head
Caroline Morris; Michelle Heyes; Claire Barnes; Victoria Marsden
Other key lawyers
Polly Herbert; Siobhan Thacker; Gerard Horton; Adrian Denson