In May 2024, Fletchers Group acquired Serious Injury Law Limited; the sizeable group is lauded as ‘leading in its field’. The team’s caseload is formed of high-value and complex PI matters, including those related to major trauma incidents. Caroline Morris splits her time between Bolton and Manchester, has experience acting for claimants in maximum severity cases, and oversees the team alongside Manchester-based Adrian Denson, who is adept at handling high-value PI claims, frequently dealing with complex PPO settlements and provisional damages matters. Southport’s Julia Eyton is considered a ’superstar’ by clients and is an expert in catastrophic injury cases, including spinal and brain injury, as well as fatal cases, expertise shared by Manchester-based Polly Herbert. At the Bolton office, Ben Priestley has broad experience, ranging from catastrophic RTA cases, to matters where foreign nationals have been fatally injured whilst travelling in the UK. At the same office, Oliver Shaw handles complex liability RTA matters and Chris Lecky is also recommended. Team changes include the 2024 retirements of both Matthew Dixon and Tim Walters.
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Testimonials
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‘Claire Hutchinson has a keen eye for the likely value of a claim and the evidence required to reach that result for the client. Hannah Clarke has significant experience of high-value claims.'
‘Julia Eyton is a superstar - she has a great rapport with her clients and a vast wealth of experience and her judgement is spot on. Chris Harrold is one to watch.’
‘Polly Herbert and her team have unrivalled experience of dealing with fatal road traffic collisions and supporting families through the harrowing process of police investigation, inquest proceedings and civil litigation.’
‘Hannah Clarke keeps on top of her brief. She is professional, knowledgeable, responsive, an excellent communicator and she has an ability to communicate with people from all walks of life and adapt her style accordingly.'
‘It has been great working with Oliver Shaw; there is an open line of communication which enables good teamwork and a smooth approach to any concerns. Oliver is also very proactive in his approach.’
‘Hannah Clarke is highly experienced and conscientious. She works tirelessly to get the best result for her clients. An astute tactician.’
‘My dealings with Oliver Shaw and Ben Priestley have been, at all times, enlightening in terms of their level and depth of expertise in the catastrophic injury area.’
- 'Serious Injury Law is a leading firm in its field, offering an outstanding combination of legal expertise, personal support, and a results-driven approach. For anyone facing the challenges of a serious injury, they provide the highest level of care and professionalism.’
- 'They manage to fit between a small boutique firm and a large national firm: large enough to have the resources to put into substantial claims, but small enough to have that personal feel for their client base.'
- 'Careful and methodical approach to achieving the best outcome for their clients.'
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Adrian Denson
Polly Herbert
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Chris Lecky
Practice head
Caroline Morris; Adrian Denson
Other key lawyers
Claire Hutchinson; Hannah Clarke; Julia Eyton; Chris Harrold; Polly Herbert; Oliver Shaw; Ben Priestley; Michelle Heyes; Siobhan Thacker; Charlotte Mackulin; Chris Lecky