The 'outstanding' personal injury team at Irwin Mitchell is highly regarded for its specialist expertise in asbestos-related and occupational disease claims, and is considered to be 'at the top of their game' when it comes to handling high-value cases involving catastrophic injuries and fatal accidents. Bristol-based James Davies leads the serious injury team, acting for children and adults in catastrophic brain and spinal cord injury claims. Davies is joined by the 'simply excellent' Georgina Moorhead, who specialises in high-value serious injury cases, and senior litigator Declan French. The 'highly talented' Virginia Chalmers leads the industrial disease team, joined by Hayley Hill and Alexandra Lausen, who bring considerable expertise in asbestos-related disease claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'They have in-depth knowledge of mesothelioma and were supportive, giving sound advice at every point. They kept me fully informed with prompt replies to questions and concerns.’
‘We found the team very helpful, both reassuring and positive at all times. The dealt with our case in a very sympathetic way.’
‘James Davies has built a really strong integrated team. There is a strong ethos on delivering an extremely professional service, but with the team having a strong client-centric focus as well. Clients are very well-looked after, their cases being advanced with a sureness of touch that is reassuring for clients and ensures respect from opponents, leading to excellent outcomes.’
‘James Davies is a star individual: an excellent lawyer, first-rate tactician, and a delightful client rapport and genuine interest in his clients and their cases.'
‘Georgina Moorhead is quite simply excellent. She is able to navigate difficult cases brilliantly, and is totally focused on achieving exceptional results for her clients. She often achieves outstanding results.’
‘Outstanding law firm at the top of their game. Very knowledgeable with asbestos-related disease cases.’
‘Virginia Chalmers: highly talented and very knowledgeable with asbestos-related disease cases.’
'Declan French: A keen eye for detail and a very good lawyer.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Georgina Moorhead
Alexandra Lausen
Practice head
James Davies; Virginia Chalmers
Other key lawyers
Hayley Hill; Georgina Moorhead; Declan French; Alexandra Lausen