With a team praised for its ‘industry experience, knowledge and expertise’, Boyes Turner specialises in high-value catastrophic injury claims, including brain, spinal and amputation cases, with particular strength in complex liability and rehabilitation issues. Kim Milan oversees the practice, handling cases involving acquired brain damage, spinal injuries and major trauma, with a focus on securing compensation for children and young adults, while Claire Roantree specialises in complex polytrauma, including orthopaedic and musculoskeletal injuries, severe burns and amputations. The dedicated industrial disease team is led by Laura Magson, who handles a broad range of mesothelioma and asbestos-related matters, with support from Melloney Harbutt.
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Testimonials
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‘Boyes Turner has dedicated solicitors specialising in personal injury claims relating to illness caused by asbestos exposure. The asbestos team’s expertise enables claims to be handled efficiently and effectively. The practice offers a professional service, delivered with the compassion and empathy appropriate to the stressful situation their clients find themselves in.’
‘The clinical negligence team at Boyes Turner provides an excellent standard of instruction, combining clarity, professionalism, and a deep understanding of medico-legal complexity. They stand out for their structured approach to complex cases, their responsiveness to expert opinion, and their ability to coordinate multidisciplinary input with minimal friction.'
‘Claire Roantree is an outstanding solicitor and a pleasure to work with. From an expert's point of view, she exemplifies the qualities that make for effective and productive collaboration: precision, courtesy, and depth of understanding. Her instructions are consistently well-framed, with clear identification of key issues, thoughtful summaries of medical complexity, and a practical grasp of psychiatric implications.'
'Upon my first meeting with Kim Milan, partner at Boyes Turner, I knew that I wanted to instruct her. Kim instils confidence instantly. She has huge compassion and places her clients at the very centre of the process.'
‘All communication was clear and professional throughout. The team were very friendly, approachable and easy to contact at all times. Response time was great, and I was very pleased with all interactions. The level of detail gathered in my file was very impressive, and they clearly understood my case and requirements. The experts they recommended and used in my case were also great, and the whole process was handled with sensitivity and care.’
‘Good team with some excellent partners. Great industry experience, knowledge and expertise. They know which cases to run and how to manage clients and provide excellent service.’
‘Strong understanding of a catastrophic injury and the related rehabilitation needs from a holistic perspective, whilst strongly advocating for the individual's rights from a litigation perspective.’
‘Kim Milan was approachable, communicative and fought for her client's rights and needs from the beginning to the end of the case. In dealing with a very difficult defendant solicitor, she stood firm but fair and was supportive in her communication regarding the case manager's recommendations. She was readily available for conversations during the most challenging points within the case and was open to suggestions on how to best manage it.’
'Laura Magson was excellent to deal with. She grasped the situation straight away and guided me through the claim process, explaining everything in detail.'
'Laura Magson kept us fully informed at all stages; when difficult visits from independent experts were necessary she explained what would happen, and we were always treated with the utmost respect.'
Work highlights
Advising on a contested brain injury claim involving rehabilitation needs for a client with severe head and orthopaedic injuries.
Acting for a 44-year-old military police firearms specialist in an RTA claim after he sustained severe injuries in a head-on collision.
Acting for a severely injured 35-year-old client on a high-value claim involving £45,000 in interim payments and early, insurer-funded intensive rehabilitation.
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Practice head
Kim Milan
Other key lawyers
Claire Roantree; Laura Magson; Melloney Harbutt