Jon Crocker
Bindmans LLPDescribed as a ‘tried and tested claimant firm’, the personal injury practice at Bindmans LLP handles a wide-ranging workload which encompasses severe and complex injuries, including brain, orthopaedic and spinal injuries, complex debilitations, traffic accidents and secondary victim claims. The team also holds a notable specialisation in psychiatric claims, which are often diverse in their provenance. Head of the department Jon Crocker often acts in severe cognitive injury claims, for both adults and children, as well as injuries resulting in amputations. Newly arrived Sally-Jean Nicholes brings to bear over 30 years of experience in brain injuries, disabilities and fatal injury claims. Alla Murphy is described as ’particularly skilled in complex personal injury matters’, including in group claims, cognitive and psychiatric claims, and injuries resulting in chronic pain. Siobhan Kelly and Yagmur Ekici are both key ports of call for fatal accident claims, complex quantum and medical causation disputes, as well as catastrophic brain injury litigation.
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‘Highly experienced in litigation against the police.’
‘I know Yagmur Ekici who instructed me to act for a claimant in a stress at work claim against a major firm of solicitors. She had to deal with a massive volume of documents and asssembled the evidence so well that the case was settled for a significant sum. Organised and able to sort the important evidence.Vvery good client care skills.’
‘This is a tried and tested claimant firm, who unfailingly produces work of the highest quality. They are always collaborative and a pleasure to work with.'
‘As a forensic accountant instructed by Bindmans I consider that the fee earners are extremely profession, understand the key issues, provide clear instructions and are a pleasure to deal with.’
‘As above, I have worked with Megan Owen on several cases and she has been a pleasure to deal with.’
‘The team is able to handle complex litigation, they have excellent expertise and apply a rigorous approach. They are well organised and excellent communicators.’
‘Alla Murphy is particularly skilled in complex personal injury matters. She is extremely personable and inspires confidence adopting a calm and methodical approach to complex issues.’
‘An excellent, efficient and focused team, but also compassionate to their clients, from my persepctive as a psychiatrist.’
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