‘Ian Toft is experienced and effective. He goes the extra mile.’

‘Our son had a brain injury, Irwin Mitchell put together a specialist team with detailed aftercare and rehabilitation services. This was more important to us than the case, but they managed the case in the background very much to our satisfaction.’

‘The team at Irwin Mitchell have a vast wealth of knowledge and experience to call upon. While my main interaction has been in relation to a personal injury claim, there have been occasions where it has been necessary to refer to other departments and specialities, and this has been seamless with the expertise readily at hand, which may not have been possible in other practices.’

‘In relation to our personal injury claim, the team are very knowledgeable and has obviously dealt with many cases previously; however, we received a very personalised service and never felt like we were part of a production line.’

‘The practice is clearly successful as a product of the individuals who work there. All are professional, knowledgeable, and, above all, reassuring. There has never been any presumption that we are familiar with legal processes and workings, and all conversations have been on a suitable level, ensuring we have been fully informed without jargon and legal speak.’

‘Kate Venn has been outstanding at building a relationship to ensure the whole experience has been as pleasant and straightforward as possible. She is the perfect combination of a professional providing the most amazing service. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone else needing the service of a personal injury solicitor.’

‘Combines the strength of a national organisation with the personal touch, care and attention that individual claimants need. No nonsense approach: robust when dealing with opponents, and proactive in guiding the claim to the best outcome.’

‘Kate Venn and Claire Pilsworth are both fantastic associates. I have done very difficult spinal and traumatic brain injury cases with both of them. Both are rising stars.’

‘Attention to detail and the fortitude to see things through to to the bitter end where necessary coupled with expertise in the finer details of the law.’

‘Clients love Warren Maxwell, and opponents fear him. He is a great all-round lawyer.’

‘Chris Smith is incredibly diligent and has superb judgment.’

‘Fantastic team; superior lawyers; fully committed; exceptional resourcing; they focus only on catastrophic injury work, taking on the highest value, complex cases with a very impressive track record of results.’

‘Dan Herman is a leading national personal injury lawyer, exceptional lawyer, master tactician and formidable negotiator.’

‘Jane Pyrah has recently joined the Personal Injury team in Leeds. I have never worked with a solicitor who works harder or cares more for her clients. She has excellent judgement, builds strong relationships with clients, experts and insurers and always finds the best route through even the most difficult cases. She is a genuine star.’

‘They are completely dedicated to fulfilling their client’s needs and offer an exceptional service.’

‘They are always contactable and totally dedicated to getting the right result for the client.’

‘Switalskis’ has grown into one of the strongest serious injury practices in the region. They have a very experienced team, and I really like their emphasis on client care.’

‘Mark Hollinghurst is a partner of great ability and experience. He draws on a huge wealth of experience but has not lost empathy for his clients or the desire to fight to obtain the best results for them.’

‘The personal injury team at Switalskis has forged out a growing reputation in Yorkshire as one of the premier firms providing a specialist service. The team has intellectual strength in depth and with good internal collaboration and diversity.’

‘John McQuater is a personal injury practitioner who has extensive experience in acting on behalf of claimants over a number of years. John has established himself as a widely respected and highly intelligent specialist who is tenacious in acting on behalf of his clients.’

‘John McQuater is not only a living legal library but is the calm voice of reason when problems arise, setting clients, associates and experts at ease.’

‘Diane Parker is an extremely personable individual who puts clients, experts, and the opposing side at ease.’

‘Mark Hollinghurst is a stand-out lawyer, always calm, extremely thorough, pragmatic and sensible and has extensive experience with serious injury claims. He is willing to go the extra mile for his clients.’

‘Switalskis Solicitors manage to combine a very personal, time and care-intensive approach with a hugely successful business. They excel in difficult and sensitive cases because of the care they take in understanding each and every client and their individual needs.’

‘A long-established specialist team.’

‘Displays the sought after, but rarely achieved, mix of legal skill with true human empathy.’

‘Thompsons have perhaps the finest catastrophic injury team nationally. Their history goes back a long way with very strong union ties. Their approach is almost uniquely client-centred.’

‘Helen Shakespeare is one of the foremost catastrophic personal injury lawyers in the North. Very level-headed, superb on the law and a particularly strong negotiator. She is very easy to deal with but steely when required.’

‘Andrew Smith isn’t afraid to fight his client’s corner when the need arises.’

‘Thompsons’ has a client-first ethic that permeates the firm and every team. There is no better firm for client-care and putting the needs of the client first, in my view. That translates into taking on difficult fights for the benefit of the client. Standing up to defendants when necessary. Not hesitating to litigate when negotiation is not working.’

‘I was full of confidence in my solicitor; she was very knowledgeable and professional. She understood my needs and how I wanted things to work very quickly, so we got on extremely well during the case, and we still keep in touch now.’

‘Marion Voss is knowledgeable and fights very hard for her clients.’

‘Samuel McFadyen is very client-centred and goes the extra mile to ensure the best results for his clients.’

‘Hudgell’s have taken great care to ensure that throughout our claim, we have felt completely supported at every moment. I feel they seek out the best medical experts available, and they got us a case worker to provide everyday assistance.’

‘Samuel McFadyen is an amazing person. He is helpful and understanding; if we have ever needed anything, he has done a great job ensuring it happens. Having Sam working with us has been a very comfortable experience.’

‘All the staff are helpful and always ready to listen.’

‘Hudgell Solicitors have extensive knowledge in the field of personal injury. They know exactly what a client with a life-changing injury needs. They are very client-oriented. Not only did they prepare my claim, but they also made sure that I had the benefits that I was entitled to. The result of my claim exceeded my expectations, thanks to Hudgell Solicitors.’

‘Samuel McFadyen was with me from the first time we met at my hospital bed until the conclusion of my claim. He made sure I had the best support.’

‘Sarah Kidd has been with me every single step of the way. She was kind, caring, sympathetic and very professional. Sarah worked so hard to fight my case and gave me all the support she could. She was outstanding in every single way possible.’

‘The team at Hudgell Solicitors are very approachable, friendly and professional. From the first call to the resolution of my claim, every member of staff I spoke to was brilliant. I’m very happy with my choice of solicitor firm.’

‘I find the whole team to be responsive and caring about their clients, in particular Bethany Sanders, who is client-centred.’

‘Thorough, balanced, caring and efficient.’

‘A small new team that is doing a great job in the area.’

‘Bethany Sanders is fantastic. She is clear-headed, sensible, very organised, acute and very sensitive to the needs of clients.’

‘Experienced, dedicated and very able ’

‘Leigh Day opened their Leeds office relatively recently and, under the leadership of Bethany Sanders, is building a strong team which is well respected in the market. Leigh Day really looks after its employees, which shines through in the quality of their work.’

‘Every member of the team that we dealt with was very respectful and supportive. They worked efficiently and timely, responding to any queries swiftly and clearly.’

‘I have consistently found John Green to be very polite in his communication. His emails are well-written and easily understood, free from jargon or ambiguity.’

‘They have always made me feel listened to and kept me informed with great detail of all aspects relating to my case. I’ve always felt that I can get in contact and will be a priority should I do so, with any questions answered in a straight forward way. The team at Taylor Emmet are always very friendly and nice people to deal with, and I always feel that they have my best interests in mind.’

‘The team at the Taylor and Emmet personal injury department are outstanding for their organisation and communication throughout the legal process. The team are always available to answer any questions and communicate any facts about a case. They provide an excellent amount of detail to any and all questions I have asked over the duration of my case.’

‘The members of the team that have been working through my claim are impeccable. They provide an enormous amount of detail throughout the case and fill me in on any developments as soon as they happen. The team also added a very friendly and personal side to my case and has been a pleasure to communicate with.’

‘The team are very helpful and understanding while being professional. They come to meet you and connect. The team is patient and kind. They send reminders and are very patient to hear back. They are prompt and efficient in finding out information or coming back to any queries. Great communication.’

‘John Green and his team are very efficient and understanding of my personal situation in terms of health and have been patient, helpful and kind.’

‘Taylor & Emmet really listens to their clients and is empathetic. I am very grateful for John Green, Partner who has provided excellent legal advice.’

‘I have found them to be efficient and informed.’

‘Rachel Sharp is a clear star in the department. Her focus is on high-value and complex claims. She is always well-prepared and has an exceptional understanding of medical and legal issues. This means that she inspires confidence in the client and can offer a personalised approach.’

‘The main stand-out points of this practice, in our opinion, are the timely communication skills and time taken to explain complex legal matters in layman’s terms.’

‘Very good team which is client-focused and collaborative. Offers a personal touch.’

‘Personal, attention to detail, easily contactable, and responsive.’

‘The individuals we deal with at Ramsdens Solicitors LLP are easy to deal with and have excellent attention to detail. Their unwavering commitment to providing their clients with the best possible service is to their huge credit.’