Gordon Cartwright and Andrew Lilley jointly co-head the ‘exceptional’ practice at JMW Solicitors LLP, which handles a vast array of cases concerning catastrophic injuries sustained as a result of road traffic accidents. Cartwright is an ‘extremely capable, conscientious and diligent’ litigator, known for his vast knowledge of pediatric brain and spinal injury claims, and Lilley handles a varied case load of brachial plexus injury, amputation, and cauda equina matters. Catherine Leech is a spinal cord injury specialist, while Joanne Brine  stands out due to her focus on cross-border personal injury cases concerning traumatic amputations and incomplete paraplegia. Noted for his specialist knowledge of motorcycle accidents, Paul Breen handles a range of polytrauma injury cases caused by road traffic and work related accidents. Clare Stevens leads the firm’s military group, handling noise-induced hearing loss and fatal military accident cases, and claims under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Paul Breen is at the top of his game for catastrophic personal injury cases. He is who you would want on your side if a family member has been seriously injured.’

  • ‘What makes them stand out besides their knowledge and experience is their teamwork and dedication to their clients. The entire team is easy to work with, personable and always willing to go the extra mile to assist.’

  • ‘Gordon Cartwright is an extremely capable, conscientious and diligent litigator who is always very well prepared. Andrew Lilley is equally capable, with a laid-back manner but certainly not laid-back in the preparation of cases or the thought which goes in to preparation and execution.’

  • ‘JMW are an exceptional group of solicitors who work together to manage clients holistically, with a 360 view of not only the case but the people involved. They are quick to respond to issues and have an excellent knowledge of the processes that cases such as ours go through. ’

  • ‘I had an unusual case that I knew would be troublesome but JMW filled me with confidence, at every opportunity so far they have been friendly and informative. Nothing is ever too much trouble and I can call them at any point with confidence that they will set my mind at ease.’

  • ‘Joanne Brine was excellent. We had a traumatic and stressful time going through legal proceedings and Joanne was so kind, compassionate, informative and patient. We were delighted with the level of service and reassurance we received. ’

  • ‘Clare Stevens has a leading reputation in the field of military claims. Her knowledge and understanding is phenomenal.’

Points forts

  • Representing a claimant who is a child, who has been supported by the Child Brain Injury Trust after suffering life changing injuries.
  • Acted for a claimant who suffered a brain injury due to a road traffic accident.
  • Acting for a claimant who sustained a brain injury in a road traffic accident.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Catherine Leech

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Responsable de la pratique

Gordon Cartwright; Andrew Lilley

Autres avocats clés

Joanne Brine; Catherine Leech; Paul Breen; Clare Stevens