Regularly engaged in complex litigation, the personal injury department at Irwin Mitchell is praised by clients for its ‘depth of expertise’. Highlighted for his ’vast experience’, department head Richard Geraghty has advised claimants on personal injury litigation for over 25 years, and often handles cases concerning traffic and workplace injuries resulting in extensive physical damage. Alison Eddy and Tracey Storey both hold over 30 years of experience in cognitive and spinal cord injury litigation, advising clients in both domestic and cross-border cases. Demetrius Danas is a key port of call for brain, spinal and fatal injuries incurred abroad, in holidays, or in aviation and maritime environments. Guy Darlaston is noted as a ‘savvy operator’, primarily specialising in industrial diseases, with a focus on asbestos litigation. Sarah Griggs is highlighted for her ’intelligent and practical way of dealing with cases’, often operating in cases requiring expertise in catastrophic brain injuries for both adults and children. Chani Dhaliwal is highly active in spinal cord litigation, while Angela Batchelor typically advises claimants in public liability, road traffic and workplace accidents. Laura Middleton-Guerard is recommended for work concerning injuries arising from traffic accidents.
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‘This is a great team in a great firm with a fantastic depth of experience and resource which speaks for itself.’
‘There are obviously a number who are very well-known, Alison Eddy, Tracey Storey, etc, but Sarah Griggs is deserving of mention for her very caring, intelligent and practical way of dealing with cases.’
‘Guy Darlaston is a savy operator getting the best results for his clients.
‘Richard Geraghty - vast experience; supremely calm and capable; a joy to work with Laura Middleton-Guerard: superb lawyer, very under-rated - switched on, hard working and an an extremely capable litigator Chani Dhaliwal - on-the-ball, very personable and great with clients ’
‘Guy Darlaston, Lisa Martin and Hannah Wall are the stand out lawyers in this office. The firm in general but the asbestos department in particular are exceptionally well connected with each other regarding the progress and outcome of the many cases under their management.'
‘Irwin Mitchell is a long established firm providing depth of expertise. One of the leaders in this field.’
‘A strong team doing a very wide range of Personal Injury work. One particular strength is the firm's internal schedules unit. That team produces high quality schedules, including quite complicated loss of earnings and pension loss calculations, on Irwin Mitchell claims. The firm thus brings a very high degree of professionalism to schedule preparation.’
‘Large team with huge experience - great strength and depth’
Kernmandanten
- Joanna Harris
- Boeing
- TH
- Pawel Tolko
- DP
- Smith
- James Hadden
- Butt
- Ellington
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Joanna Harris in a claim against the RSPCA, having been attacked by an XL Bully dog which they had fostered, resulting in her arm being amputated.
- Following the 737 MAX operated by Ethiopian Airlines, represented 16 clients in a claim against Boeing. Considered to be the most expensive aviation disaster of all time.
- After a liability dispute, secured £12.8 million for someone who suffered a life changing brain injury, having been knocked off their bicycle in London, ensuring their lifetime needs are met.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Richard Geraghty; Tracey Storey; Alison Eddy; Demetrius Danas; Guy Darlaston
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Sarah Griggs; Chani Dhaliwal; Angela Batchelor; Laura Middleton-Guerard; Leane Shanks