The ‘very client-centred’ team at Lanyon Bowdler is ably led by Dawn Humphries who is based at the Shrewsbury office. Humphries excels in serious brain and spinal injuries. She is also well-regarded for her work on employers’ liability claims that arise from accidents at work, particularly at construction sites. Telford-based Debbie Humphries is recommended for her representation of clients who have sustained life-changing injuries. Phillip Roberts is at the Hereford office, and has particular experience in areas such as accident at work cases and loss of limbs claims. Associate Karen Clarke is another notable member of the practice.
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‘Debbie Humphries is very professional and thorough but remains compassionate to her clients. Karen Clarke is also professional and dedicated, she is absolutely devoted to fighting her client's corner.’
‘Dawn Humphries is an exceptional solicitor and thoroughly decent person. Dawn was always incredibly kind and made the process of taking legal action as painless as possible.'
‘One of Phillip Roberts' most admirable qualities is his unwavering commitment to his clients' best interests. Phillip's client-centred advocacy ensures that his clients feel supported, empowered, and well-represented throughout the legal process.’
‘Phillip Roberts was excellent, he was very easy to talk to and always made me and my partner very comfortable and at ease through the whole process . Outstanding and very professional.’
‘I’d like to give Karen Clarke a special mention, she has been wonderful throughout my case. Her communication has been great and she’s always helpful. She has always got any problems sorted swiftly and correctly.’
‘My solicitor Jane Miles was excellent. She walked me through the process, told me as it is, which I appreciated, was honest and to the point. She kept me informed.'
’‘Dawn Humphries has a heavyweight caseload and is caring and compassionate. Debbie Humphries is committed and known for her tactical nous.'
'Karen Clarke is approachable and down-to-earth. Alex Spanner is a rising star and one to watch with a remarkable attention to detail and gaining accelerated experience by assisting on serious injury claims.'
Work highlights
- Represented claimant in PI claim against a well-known sporting activities franchise, where claimant sustained a C5 fracture of the neck rendering him tetraplegic, resulting in a claim estimated to be worth over £10m.
- Represented claimant in PI claim against employer, having sustained fractures to L2, 3, 4 and 5 after falling from a roof. Contentious evidence in respect of quantum led to negotiations which successfully secured a £500,000 settlement for the client.
- Represented claimant via their litigation friend in a PI claim against a defendant driver, successfully negotiating a settlement of £2.9m ahead of a liability trial.
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Debbie Humphries
Phillip Roberts
Practice head
Dawn Humphries
Other key lawyers
Debbie Humphries; Karen Clarke; Alexander Spanner; Phillip Roberts; Jane Miles