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Barristers

William Rankin

Oriel Chambers, North West

Work Department

Civil.

Career

Called 1994.

Memberships

Personal Injury Bar Association.

Position

Bill Rankin specialises in personal injury work on behalf of Claimants (25%) and Defendants (75%) undertaking work dealing with employer’s liability, public liability, fatal accidents and road traffic accidents. Previous cases range from a clinical negligence claim settled for over £6m to the successful defence of an acoustic shock claim. However, the bulk of Bill’s defendant practice comprises acting for insurers in claims arising from fraudulent road traffic accidents and he has  significant experience in handling complex litigation relating to suspected fraud rings. 

Education

University of Manchester.