Noted for its expertise in historic abuse claims and industrial disease cases, Slater and Gordon handles the full spectrum of personal injury issues for claimants. Madelene Holdsworth co-leads the team, utilising her expansive expertise in industrial disease and military injury, often advising on chemical poisoning, asbestos, and noise-induced hearing loss claims, while practice head Jordan Bell specialises in claims concerning both occupational and non-occupational asbestos exposure. Practice co-head Kim Harrison is an expert in abuse, often acting in public inquiries into child sexual abuse, while co-head Richard Scorer‘s primary areas of expertise are church and clerical abuse claims. Industrial disease specialist Pauline Chandler handles a range of bladder and nasal cancer cases, acting for both domestic and overseas clients, and Richard Crabtree is noted for his longstanding expertise in neurological trauma cases. Michael Hardacre has since left the practice.
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‘I worked with Richard Scorer very closely, and his unyielding personal support throughout the claim was some great comfort to me and gave me considerable strength.’
‘Slater and Gordon have a large team, all of whom have considerable expertise and experience in handling child abuse compensation claims.’
‘Kim Harrison has a wonderful manner with vulnerable clients. She has a detailed knowledge of the law and is always abreast of recent developments. Richard Scorer is an industry leader, having been involved in many of the high profile cases in this area.’
‘Kim Harrison is a standout lawyer, with a commitment and passion for her work that is impressive. In disease work, Pauline Chandler has huge experience, and Madelene Holdsworth is very efficient and dedicated to her work.’
‘Strong experience at top of the tree with Richard Crabtree, who is a leader in his field. He has excellent client skills and also manages to maintain very good relationships with insurers and solicitors acting for defendants which is very much in his clients' interests. He also has very good judgment is approaching tactical and settlement issues.’
‘The team consist of specialist solicitors with substantial experience in catastrophic injury litigation. Through many years of undertaking work in this area they have developed strength in depth and handle cases of the utmost severity with professionalism and care.’
‘Pauline Chandler has no equal. Has been in the job forever and her experience is second to none. Madelene Holdsworth is experienced, careful and takes on difficult cases. Jordan Bell has great experience and manner with clients, he does not back down from a fight.’
‘Very professional. Kept me informed at every stage of claim. Took the time to research information particular to my case. And explained thoroughly everything about my case.’
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Responsable de la pratique
Madelene Holdsworth; Jordan Bell; Kim Harrison; Richard Scorer
Autres avocats clés
Richard Crabtree; Pauline Chandler