Serious injury specialist Paul McClorry is well-equipped to act for claimants in catastrophic injury matters and helms Hudgell Solicitors's Manchester-based team. Its workload features cases arising from severe injuries, including brain, spinal, and psychological injuries, as well as paraplegia. The team also represents victims’ families at inquest in fatal contexts; the team’s work representing both survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing and victims’ families is standout in this area. Rachel Di Clemente's workload includes cases surrounding lifelong physical and psychological injury. Kerry Gillespie is another name to note in the group, as is Mark Ellis, who bolstered the practice with his September 2024 arrival.
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Testimonials
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‘Hudgell Solicitors are a standout claimant firm. They have strong, specialist internal teams dealing with all areas of PI including inquiries and inquests and large loss claims. They have an excellent reputation for strong client relationships, effective communication and a clear commitment to client satisfaction.'
- 'Hudgell Solicitors have an immense depth of knowledge and experience in understanding complex legal issues.'
‘Paul McClorry and Kerry Gillespie are the two stand-out contacts working at Hudgells' Manchester office.'
- 'Paul McClorry and Kerry Gillespie pay careful attention to their clients' needs and concerns and respond thoughtfully and empathetically.'
- 'As you would expect, the communication in group litigation is so important. Both Paul and Kerry have always given clear and concise communication to help their clients' understanding of matters.'
- 'All clients are kept fully up-to-date on progress and any potential issues in a timely manner. The team are very responsive to client inquiries.'
Work highlights
Representing the families of 2 of the deceased, and more than 250 injured survivors, of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.
Acting for a client who was getting out of the rear passenger side door of a stationary vehicle when another vehicle collided at speed with the driver’s side of the vehicle, and they sustained serious and catastrophic injuries, including a complete spinal cord injury with no voluntary movement of his lower limbs and a head injury and psychological symptoms.
Representing a client who was 11 at the time of being involved in car crash which left her with a bowel injury with pneumoperitoneum and hemoperitoneum, amongst other injuries.
Practice head
Paul McClorry
Other key lawyers
Kerry Gillespie; Mark Ellis; Rachel Di Clement