Fletchers Solicitors (formally Minton Morrill) acts for claimants in complex clinical negligence matters, with a particular focus on birth injury and brain injury claims. Sahida Patel leads the birth injury unit in Leeds and has longstanding experience in cerebral palsy and other neurological injury cases. Guy Pomphrey leads his own team and handles claims involving cerebral palsy, orthopaedic injury and fatal accidents. Simon Minton, the firm’s founder, remains active as a part-time senior solicitor and has extensive experience in high-severity claims. Recent growth has seen the addition of Parbeen Alamgir, Abi Fletcher and Maya Patel to the team. The practice continues to expand and maintains a strong caseload of complex and high-value claims.
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- ‘Sahida Patel, Partner, is very experienced and practices almost exclusively in CP/neonatal birth injury claims alongside some other ABI claims. She is down-to-earth, a good communicator, very approachable and very good with clients.’
- ‘Abi Fletcher is excellent. Very responsive, reasonable and considered.'
- ‘Guy Pomphrey has all of the attributes to become very successful in the field. A top-notch lawyer, with real attention to the detail that matters, without sacrificing anything in terms of client care.'
- ‘Simon Minton leaves no stone unturned when getting the results. He works hard in achieving the best and is really approachable and always responds in a time appropriate manner.’
- ‘Hard Working, Friendly, approachable and reliable. The team work really hard in achieving the best outcome for my family. They have gone above and beyond for us and use the best experts in their field of work.’
- ‘Guy Pomfrey has integrity. He is thoughtful, empathetic, reflective and has clarity of thought and communication. He is skilled and experienced.'
- ‘The practice has always been prompt and helpful in person and on the phone.'
- ‘They have very high class, experienced lawyers who are true specialists and absolutely committed to their clients. They work ceaselessly in cases leaving stone unturned.'
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Practice head
Sahida Patel; Guy Pomphrey
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Parbeen Alamgir; Abi Fletcher; Maya Patel; Simon Minton