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JMW Solicitors LLP

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The ‘very capable team of highly experienced litigators’ at JMW Solicitors LLP, based in Manchester, is experienced handling a broad-range of litigation matters for claimants, including package travel-related, direct right of action, and cross-border workplace accident claims, which are often of a sensitive and complex nature. Its caseload ranges from sexual assault claims, to less severe injuries, to fatal accidents. Team lead Joanne Brine has expertise in cross-border and international work and is noted as being ’adored by clients for her empathy and always-sound judgement’. 

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A very capable team of highly experienced litigators with particular expertise in maritime cases.’

  • ‘Joanne Brine is a very experienced litigator with a comprehensive knowledge of the sector, excellent client care skills and particular expertise in dealing with vulnerable clients. Natasha Ross is a highly experienced litigator, down-to-earth, an excellent communicator and well-regarded by lay clients.’

  • ‘A dedicated claimant personal injury practice with excellent leadership and a superb market product at the intersection of leisure industry and cross-border claims work.’

  • ‘Joanne Brine has understated, but highly effective leadership skills honed through years of experience at the highest level; she is adored by clients for her empathy and always-sound judgement. She knows what works and she achieves results.’

  • ‘Joanne Brine is a very talented lawyer with deep knowledge of the travel law business.’

  • ‘The team has many experienced practitioners who are well-versed in all jurisdiction with links with foreign lawyers and medics, which ensures that their cases run smoothly.’

  • ‘Joanne Brine is exceptional in her approach to cases and in her knowledge of the industry.’

  • ‘The practice is very professional and accessible.'

Work highlights

  • Representing the parents of a child who tragically drowned in a hotel pool during a family holiday to Greece in their allegations of failure to provide lifeguards to the area.
  • Acting for a Dutch national injured during a beach horse hack in Wales who is claiming against a dog owner and stables; he now has incomplete paraplegia as a consequence of a buck, which occurred because of a loose dog on the beach which chased the horse.
  • Represented the claimant who contracted Salmonella food poisoning on a package holiday to the Dominican Republic which led to the rare development of a knee issue requiring a replacement, which left him severely disabled; a £750k settlement was reached.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joanne Brine

Other key lawyers

Natasha Ross