Irwin Mitchell specialises in brain and spinal cord injuries, catastrophic trauma and fatal accidents, with additional strength in industrial disease claims, as well as niche expertise in military injuries. Claire Howard leads the serious injury team, focusing on brain and spinal injury cases, and is described as a ‘go-to lawyer for complex and high-value claims’. Andrew Buckham oversees all military injury mandates, drawing on his ’unparalleled knowledge’ in the area, while Nicola Maier handles asbestos-related and occupational disease matters. Ruth Johnson is recommended for her work on high-value road traffic accidents, workplace injuries and public liability claims, with a particular focus on amputation, brain injury and fatal accident cases.
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‘A very strong and knowledgeable team. Able to bring real expertise to asbestos litigation.’
‘The personal injury team are fantastic. They have years of knowledge and experience in this field, and the team is well equipped to handle any case. The breadth of their experience shows in their handling of their cases. They are able to handle even the most difficult matters with empathy and compassion.’
‘Lauren Haas is a rising star in personal injury. She regularly handles complex and high-profile cases with total ease. She continues to secure excellent results for her clients.’
‘Irwin Mitchell is simply superb and pre-eminent in the field of personal injury work. They have strength in depth at every level and offer a Rolls-Royce service.’
‘Andrew Buckham is simply brilliant. He has unparalleled knowledge of military claims and deals with the most complex claims with compassion, dedication and tenacity. Claire Howard is first rate: extremely knowledgeable, with a great feel for the strength of a case, whilst remaining endlessly calm under pressure. Stephanie Clark is a rising star working alongside Andrew Buckham.’
‘Top-class outfit for personal injury and asbestos litigation.’
‘Claire Howard is a go-to lawyer for complex and high-value PI claims on the south coast - brilliant at handling the trickiest clients, particularly brain injury claims.’
'The quality of the senior associates below partner level are fantastic.'
'Claire Howard- empathetic, highly skilled and determined to secure the best possible outcome for her client.'
'Really well resourced, great experience, client friendly.'
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Claire Howard; Andrew Buckham; Nicola Maier
Other key lawyers
Lauren Haas; Ruth Johnson