Shakespeare Martineau LLP primarily handles high-value personal injury cases, with a strong focus on serious injury claims. Tony Hannington leads the team, which is noted by clients for handling work ‘sympathetically and with great commitment’. Vicky Blodwell and Rose Gibson-Harper stand out for their vast knowledge of the healthcare sector and private rehabilitation, while Peter Jones handles a diverse range of personal injury litigation, from cases concerning cycling accidents to industrial disease claims.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Kathryn Hart is a vastly experienced practitioner on claimant personal injury litigation. She has a high level of intelligence and particularly in the context of identifying legal issues on PI cases. She is an excellent negotiator and her client care is second to none. She will consistently attempt to achieve the best outcome for her client and is one of the foremost claimant practitioners in the region.’

  • ‘Vicky Blodwell is in fact one of the main reasons we chose to work with this firm as she is representative of a case management approach that is second to none and puts the client and their particular needs at the heart of their focus’

  • ‘My experience is that the department invariably works hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients and provides clear and pragmatic advice upon settlement throughout the litigation process. ’

  • ‘Tony Hannington runs the department and brings a wealth of expertise and tactical acumen. He is a shrewd negotiator and accomplished litigator, which he combines with excellent, personable client-facing skills. He is a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Lime as part of Shakespeare Martineau has an excellent reputation for conducting serious TBI, SCI and fatal claims sympathetically and with great commitment.’

  • ‘Peter Jones is very experienced and a very committed solicitor, both generally and in taking on difficult cases.’

  • ‘The Lime clinical negligence and personal injury teams are very well resourced.’

  • ‘Peter Jones is venerable and very charming. Clients love him. He does not give up and is with the clients all the way. Tony Hannington has a good reputation is very impressive,  he quickly grasped the essentials of the case and in his colleague's absence managed to close a very good settlement.'

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Tony Hannington

Other key lawyers

Vicky Blodwell; Peter Jones; Rose Gibson-Harper; Kathryn Hart