Thompsons NI Solicitors > Belfast, United Kingdom > Firm Profile

‘Professional firm with very good communication.’

‘The client comes first from beginning to end; being that client, injured while employed in the public sector, I have first-hand experience of the team’s professionalism in displaying this. This was especially evident during Covid, which interrupted my case proceedings.’

‘Clair Wilson is extremely able, great with clients, lovely manner, gets good results.’

‘An excellent specialist regional clinical negligence team.’

‘Clair Wilson and Fiona Belgian have great depth of experience and know how to get the best results for lay clients. Both forces to be reckoned with.’

‘Trevor Hall is very impressive indeed. Always calm and measured, he is not afraid to fight the more difficult claims. He has a lovely way with the most catastrophically injured clients and inspires confidence. He never gets flustered and inspires confidence.’

‘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.’

‘Clair Wilson has excellent client-care skills, which ensure her clients have complete trust in her advice.’

‘Excellent clinical negligence team within a firm nationally renowned for representing the needs of seriously-injured claimants.’

‘The history and ethos of this firm makes it truly exceptional. It has enormous depth of experience in asbestos related disease and similar cases. It does an excellent job for claimants. You could not get better.’

‘Kate Fox is a force to be reckoned with. She is fearless in representing her clients, takes no nonsense but ultimately cares deeply about those she represents. She does not miss a thing but is completely unpretentious in how she approaches disputes. She is highly organised and is a delight to work with as a barrister.’

‘Thompsons is the premier trade union firm in the UK. Most trade unions instruct them especially in cases concerning collective consultation, strikes and challenges to government.’

‘Richard Arthur is the most knowledgeable lawyer in the UK on collective trade union law. He is tactically expert, pragmatic and good at having his client’s back.’

‘The team has a superb knowledge of union law and commitment to their clients’ cases. They are well able to manage complex litigation.’

‘I would recommend Richard Arthur and Rachel Halliday. Richard has superb knowledge of the field of union law, and excellent tactical nous. Rachel has very good judgment and client care skills.’

‘Richard Arthur, Neil Todd and Rachel Halliday are exceptional – totally committed to their clients, with a wealth of legal knowledge and are great to work with.’

‘Richard Arthur bestrides the law on industrial action like a colossus. He has acted in hundreds, if not thousands, of strikes. He is THE leading expert in the UK on industrial action. He also has unsurpassed expertise in other areas.’

‘Thompsons are understood within the sector as the top firm in terms of work for trade unions and their members. They have a specialism therein that nobody else can match.’

‘Thompsons are at the forefront, fighting hard for each and every client on each and every point in dispute.’

‘Probably the strongest national team of any in the personal injury sector. Uniquely experienced given their trade union roots. Very, very client friendly with an unusually client-focused approach.’

‘Peter Stringer is a safe pair of hands.’

‘I have worked with Thompsons for many years and always found them to be thorough, experienced and always having their client’s best interests at heart.’

‘Thompsons are an excellent team to work with. They care about their client’s needs on a personal level and I have no doubt secure the best results.’

‘David Roberts is very passionate and goes beyond his call of duty to serve his clients. His desire to help his clients is clearly visible in all his interactions.’

‘Highly skilled with deep knowledge and understanding of issues with mesh-related claims. Incredibly sensitive when handling claimants. Very committed to ensuring the best outcome for clients.’

‘I have found Thompsons to be excellent in every respect. It’s always about the best result for the client.’

‘The people who dealt with my claim were all exceptional people, dedicated to getting the best result for me. I came to trust them absolutely. I would mention Sabeena Pirooz in particular – she is quite literally brilliant.’

‘Everyone I came in contact with at this legal practice always had time to listen and communicate on a personal level. You are treated at all times as an individual, not a file. Their attitude is professional, patient and empathetic, they provide positive personal and supportive communication to clients no matter how long or difficult their case.’

‘They work really hard to get the best results possible for their clients.’

‘The company has huge experience of clinical negligence cases, and the lawyers are knowledgeable and efficient.’

‘The team deals with industrial disease claims all over the South West and has particular experience in relation to asbestos-related injury.’

‘Nicholas Seymour has a wealth of experience as a civil litigator and over the last decade has concentrated on asbestos-related injuries, an area of law in which he excels. Nick has a fantastic manner with clients who find him accessible and approachable. First-rate.’

‘Very strong and highly experienced team dealing with serious personal injury claims.’

‘Lisa Gunner offers substantial expertise in catastrophic matters. Nicholas Seymour is well versed in industrial disease cases and is very approachable.’

‘Thompsons have a clear, concise, supportive and very client focused approach.’

‘Lisa Gunner has been pivotal in key cases that are challenging in nature, and she and her team have been successful in securing great outcomes for clients.’

‘Very good asbestos related team.’

‘Lisa Gunner in the serious injury team is meticulous in her eye for detail, she is tenacious and always gets the best results for her clients. Nicholas Seymour and Ian Cross are also very good and have strong reputations.’

‘The team has always been extremely helpful, warm, compassionate and efficient.’

‘Amanda Jones is one of the most experienced and effective asbestos-litigators I have come across. Her knowledge of legal, medical and engineering issues is encyclopedic.’

‘Anthony Welsh deals with serious injuries, is very knowledgeable and runs his cases efficiently. He is excellent at negotiating and has a good rapport with his clients.’

‘Chris-Marie Niemala deals with serious/catastrophic cases. She is very experienced and well-prepared.’

‘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.’

‘As well as being a leading claimant-oriented PI firm with expertise in pursuing claims on behalf of injured workers, Thompsons has a long-established department dealing with cross-border and foreign jurisdiction claims. This expertise covers areas not normally dealt with by claimant firms.’

‘Martyn Gwyther is a very steady and experienced litigator who is both thorough and personable. Neil Richards is also very experienced with knowledge of both claimant and defendant sides of the fence who is an effective and pragmatic operator.’

‘Martyn Gwyther is a figurehead and team leader who is excellent in highly technical cases, has encyclopaedic knowledge of travel law and is commercially astute.’

‘They are uniquely well-placed to help union members who are injured overseas.’

‘Martyn Gwyther is a hugely knowledgeable and well-known solicitor in cross-border claims. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and procedure of foreign jurisdictions who really stands out in the field. Neil Richards is a solicitor with over 20 years of experience who knows how his opponents think.’

‘Martyn Gwyther is extremely good at handling clients and making them feel their claim is in the best hands (and it certainly is). He will always be there for his clients, making them feel they are not alone in this difficult world of cross-border ligation.’

‘Good international personal injury work.’

‘One of the pre-eminent practices in the country. Unique union-based background with a prioritisation of the claimant’s rights.’

‘Thompsons have a comprehensive understanding of issues affecting trade unions, their members and their officials. The facility provided by Thompsons for a local contact for each region of the union provides immediate, easily accessible initial advice and guidance.’

‘The wide range of specialist advice provided covers all issues that arise in the workplace. The pensions advice in relation to public sector legal challenges to government is exceptional. The depth of knowledge in relation to claims of discrimination is impressive.’

‘Acting solely for trade unions in respect of employment law work is a stand-out quality.’

‘Their grasp of industrial action law is second-to-nond and they are a real powerhouse when it comes to industrial action-related matters.’

‘Jamie Humphries has a level of detail in all his work that cannot be matched.’

‘The team combines excellent technical knowledge with deep experience and litigation know-how as well as a client-centred approach to ensure that the best outcomes are secured for their clients.’

‘They are knowledgeable, attentive, caring and professional.’

‘What is unique about Thompsons is their ethos – their trade union background means that they are extremely client-focussed and go the extra mile as a result.’

‘Their attitude towards litigation combines pragmatism/realism and counsel’s advice is sought and heeded, when necessary.’

‘Matthew Jones is a genuine star – he is highly intelligent, strategically strong and very calm and personable.’

‘Robert Jones – very smart and dedicated claimant lawyer, with excellent relationships with his lay clients.’

‘Lisa Osborne is always well prepared and an excellent communicator.’

‘Friendly individuals, competent, good teamwork and relationships with counsel.’

‘Very good client handling in complex and high value group litigation, good tactical and strategic instincts.’

‘Brilliant team players. Very large team that integrates well across multiple regional centres with combined teamwork as well as local service.’

‘Linda Millband is a fabulous solicitor with an impressive caseload.’

‘What is unique about Thompsons is their ethos – their trade union background means that they are extremely client-focused and go the extra mile as a result.’

‘Linda Millband is a very experienced and able litigator who is involved in some of the most high profile clinical negligence cases in the country.’

‘Thompsons are one of the leading clinical negligence firms in the West Midlands and elsewhere. They are strong in depth and have amazing resources available.’

‘Linda Millband has a nationwide presence and reputation. She is tenacious in her approach to cases and really gets results.’

‘Known for its commitment to clients, the serious injury team at Thompsons Birmingham have gone from strength to strength in recent years in its TBI, spinal and amputation work.’

‘Karl De-Loyde, partner, is responsible for all serious/catastrophic injury claims across the West Midlands and is particularly savvy in conducting multimillion-pound TBI cases.’

‘Victoria Kingscote is a senior SI lawyer and is approachable, likeable and very experienced in TBI, particularly due to her interest in maximising recovery by rehabilitation.’

‘Karl De Loyde. An exceptionally tenacious lawyer who handles the highest value and most complex of claims. David Gauler. A brilliantly technical lawyer, who has an ability to spot angles or points that many others would miss.’

‘Victoria Kingscote. Has outstanding client care skills, able to deal with the most difficult and challenging clients. ’

‘What is unique about Thompsons is their ethos – their trade union background means that they are extremely client-focussed and go the extra mile as a result. The catastrophic injury team is strong with great experience.’

‘Karl De-Loyde is a tenacious litigator who is very good at relating to clients from a wide variety of backgrounds.’

‘A very friendly, down-to-earth and effective team who always go the extra mile for their clients. Committed to the best result possible. A pleasure to work for and some star performers. Would certainly recommend.’

‘The practice is known for its high-level TBI, spinal, and amputation work as well as other general claims. Commitment to clients and going the extra mile would be the best attributes displayed.’

‘They are a very competent group of solicitors dedicated to the craft and they are very client-focused. I would have no hesitation in recommending them in the field of personal injury.’

‘A fabulous team that works well with other regional offices. They have a steady workload of very high-value brain injury claims, and the team is totally committed and highly experienced.’

‘What is unique about Thompsons is their ethos – they are extremely client-focused and go the extra mile as a result.’

‘A very professional service which goes above and beyond. The help and guidance I received from the people who were involved in my case right from the barrister, solicitors, and secretaries was outstanding.’

‘Linda Millband is a very experienced and able litigator involved in some of the country’s most high-profile clinical negligence cases.’

‘Linda Millband is exceptional. She is responsive, always grounded and sensible, as well as excellent with clients.’

‘Linda Millband is a leader in her field of clinical negligence. She fights her clients’ corner hard and gets great results.’

‘The team at Thompsons were all faultless in the way they conducted themselves. They supported my family and I through a most arduous process, with professionalism, kindness and understanding and we are forever grateful to them. They are an efficient and effective team who work as a very united and effective driving force.’

‘Gwen Kirby-Dent is a truly special solicitor who stands out in what she does and in the way she does it. Gwen could not have been more supportive in every way and was the game changer when needed. Gwen truly fought for our daughter and lead us through this most arduous of processes, to a just and positive conclusion, where many others before her had failed. We are eternally grateful to Gwen and the team at Thompsons Solicitors.’

‘Really strong clinical negligence team going from strength to strength. Hugely impressive expertise in this sector and strong and large team across multiple locations across the UK including Scotland (enabling them to engage in cross-jurisdictional group clin neg litigation e.g. vaginal mesh (consent) clinical negligence claims in recent years.’

‘Linda Millband and Gwen Kirby-Dent are both hugely talented individuals with outstanding experience and expertise.’

‘I always felt that the team put my welfare first and the monetary side second. With out Thompsons help I wouldn’t have recovered as well as I did.’

‘Very experienced team in high-value complex cases. Very high levels of professionalism at every level.’

‘A brilliant team of dedicated solicitors who solely act for claimants in personal injury claims.’

‘Nicola Saunders is extremely capable and hardworking. Knows exactly how to litigate complex and high value cases to a successful conclusion”

‘A union firm through and through, who invariably prioritise the client’s interests over their own. A strong history of fighting the hardest of cases.’

‘Sam Hemsley is one of the strongest serious PI lawyers in the country. Always ready to fight and as aggressive as anyone nationally when the need arises. Superb. Nicola Saunders is hugely experienced in really difficult brain injury and amputation claims. She marries a light touch with a deep expertise.’

‘Collaborating with my firm on the Grenfell case, worked a treat and the second time they have done so.’

‘Clare Jones – Wonderful client care skills; deft at explaining the legal/medical complexities in plain English. Good tactician and always realistic in her appraisal of cases.’

‘First-rate clinical negligence team within a firm nationally renowned for its commitment to representing the needs of injured claimants.’

‘Tanzeela Aslam brings a wealth of experience in high-value claims, combined with an empathetic approach to seriously-injured clients.’

‘Clare Jones – Approachable and highly experienced. She fights very hard for the best result for every client.’