Appreciated for its ‘thorough approach’, the small team at Geldards LLP punches above its weight, undertaking high-quality work on a national basis across a wide range of cases, often of the utmost severity. Team head Spencer Collier remains pivotal to the team’s success, being ’utterly dedicated and compassionate’ towards his catastrophically injured clients, including those who have suffered from maximum severity brain and spinal injuries. Leveraging ‘excellent legal knowledge’, as well as being ’very pragmatic’ in claims investigation, Rachel Kirby is also a very integral member of the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This is one of the strongest Welsh clinical negligence firms. Their client care is excellent, and they always obtain very good settlements for their clients.’
‘Spencer Collier is a standout partner - utterly dedicated and compassionate towards his catastrophically injured clients. You want him in your corner!’
‘Rachel Kirby is standout. She is sympathetic to those with life-changing injuries and has excellent legal knowledge.’
‘Rachel Kirby - pragmatic in investigating claims, really good instructions, and a pleasure to work with.’
Work highlights
Settled a case for a 22-year-old lady with mental health problems who at a tender age consented for a total abdominal hysterectomy rendering her infertile.
Judgement entered on liability split in maximum severity case hypoxic brain injury claim, securing the claimant’s future.
Secured a liability admission for an elderly claimant who has lost eyesight due to negligent treatment and now requires ongoing care and alternative accommodation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Spencer Collier
Other key lawyers
Rachel Kirby; Amy-Beth Probert