Handling a broad range of matters, including fatal accidents, spinal and brain injuries, Duncan Lewis Solicitors’ caseload spans public and occupier’s liability, road traffic collisions and injuries involving children. Rebecca Thomas co-leads the team with Renu Daly, overseeing all of the firm’s personal injury and medical negligence matters. Nazir Mirza has been described as ‘attentive to detail and sharp’ in her work representing clients injured in road traffic accidents or at work, while Ifrah Ahmed has expertise in matters surrounding traumatic brain and serious orthopaedic injuries.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Duncan Lewis LLP offer an important service, and works well with injured clients. They are very responsive and always put their clients first.’

  • ‘Nazir Mirza is attentive to detail and sharp.’

  • ‘Excellent and cohesive team. Investigations are carried out thoroughly with the client's point taken into account.’

  • ‘Renu Daly has been the best for me so far. Not only is she sympathetic when dealing with delicate personal matters, but she also does not rush you into making rash decisions.’

  • ‘Staff take the time and patience to let clients discuss sensitive issues.’

  • ‘Renu Daly made me feel listened to. She was patient when talking to me, allowing me time to compose myself before moving on, regularly checking to make sure I was alright to continue. She took time to discuss what she and the firm could offer as well as what was expected of me. At all times, I felt informed of the next steps, possible timescales, etc. I couldn't have asked for better representation. She spent time talking to me rather than simply sending out reams of paperwork for me to trawl through.’

  • ‘I worked with Nazir Mirza on cases arising out of the Grenfell Tower disaster. An excellent lawyer, and instructions from her were always clear and comprehensive. She is a very committed lawyer. I was struck by how pragmatic and efficient she is. I recommend her unhesitatingly.’

  • 'Excellent team, always superbly prepared and will leave no stone unturned when it comes to getting the best for their clients.'

  • 'Rebecca Thomas is enormously highly regarded and genuinely cares deeply about her clients. She knows the industry backwards and has the respect of counsel, judges and experts alike.'

Practice head

Rebecca Thomas; Renu Daly

Other key lawyers

Nazir Mirza; Ifrah Ahmed