Philip Thompson
Flint Bishop LimitedLauded as ‘a very strong specialist defendant PI practice’, Flint Bishop Limited is geared to handle large loss and catastrophic personal injury matters. Anthony Carrington oversees the department and often represents insurance companies in defending fraudulent personal injury and credit hire claims. The ’knowledgeable’ Nigel Partridge is well-regarded in the motor insurance sector and leads the firm’s large loss practice, while Jonathan Gilbert is highlighted for his capabilities in cases involving severe brain and spinal injuries. Philip Thompson often handles matters involving subtle brain injury, spinal cord injury, and psychological damage. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Derby.
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Testimonials
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- 'Flint Bishop has a crack team of defendant personal injury solicitors. They are highly adept at handling serious injury cases, and matters involving indemnity and fraud.'
- 'Dedicated and high-quality service provided. They are organised, thorough, conscientious, responsive, and they take a realistic view on their cases.'
- 'Flint Bishop always goes above and beyond, and they provide excellent advice. They understand our philosophy.'
- 'A very strong specialist defendant PI practice, Jonathan Gilbert has excellent attention to detail and a calm, collaborative approach that is highly effective.'
- 'Jonathan Gilbert is the “go-to” choice for insurers in complex, sensitive personal injury cases of utmost severity. He combines an eye for detail with excellent tactical judgment to ensure the best outcome for his clients.'
- 'Jon Gilbert is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and responsive. Nigel Partridge is knowledgeable, realistic, and commercial. Phil Thompson is efficient, proactive, and commercial.'
- 'Nigel Partridge is a class act. He is knowledgeable, and efficient, and is respected by opponents for his fairness. He is collaborative and collegiate with counsel and insurers and is very pleasant to work with. Philip Thompson is a senior associate on his way up. He is an experienced litigator who knows exactly what he is doing.'
- 'Nigel Partridge is a thoughtful but decisive person. He is very calm and collected but is brilliant with his clients. He is very knowledgeable and gets to grip with complicated matters. Jonathan Gilbert is a very warm and very sharp individual. Jonathan's attention to detail is second to none and is extremely thorough and knowledgeable.'
Key clients
- Haven Insurance Company Limited
- InterAssista
- Derbyshire County
- CouncilRapid Vehicle Management
- Chief Vehicle Rentals
- Sixt rent-a-car
- Belron UK Ltd T/A Autoglass
Work highlights
- Advised Haven Insurance on a large loss personal injury claim following a road traffic accident.
- Advised Haven Insurance on a claim for severe lower limb fractures; a complex pelvic injury; and serious psychological injury following a car vs motorcycle road traffic accident.
- Advised Haven Insurance on a personal injury claim involving multiple claimants with an overall reserve in excess of £100,000.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Jonathan Gilbert
Flint Bishop LimitedPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anthony Carrington