Joanne Brine
JMW Solicitors LLPThe PI group at JMW Solicitors LLP is based in Manchester and well-placed to act for its clients both domestically and in cross-border contexts in a range of claims, from those resulting in catastrophic brain and spinal injuries through to minor injuries. Package travel, workplace accidents, and RTA matters all feature in the team’s workload. Joanne Brine is at the team’s helm, a key member of which is the ‘extremely helpful and efficient’ Natasha Ross, who also specialises in holiday accident claims.
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‘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 down-to-earth, an excellent communicator and well-regarded by lay clients.’
‘A friendly, claimant-facing boutique with a strong cross-border personal injury practice which brings the human touch to clients. Great at the crossover between cross-border and leisure industry PI.'
‘Joanne Brine is an outstanding lawyer with a lot of experience in cross-border litigation. She will provide high-value performance always with a very empathetic approach.’
‘Joanne Brine is a very strong litigator who combines a caring approach with a fierce intellect.’
‘Joanne Brine has been exceptional. She was really driven in getting justice for us. She is a credit to JMW.’
‘Natasha Ross was always good at letting me know what was happening and keeping me updated.'
‘Natasha Ross is understanding and caring. She regularly updates me without prompting. She is very much involved and on the ball' with everything. She also has excellent ideas which she will discuss with me. She is extremely helpful and efficient.’
‘Joanne Brine is exceptionally diligent and professional in the preparation and in general handling of the cases she undertakes.'
Work highlights
- Representing the family of a child who tragically drowned in a hotel pool during a family holiday to Greece, alleging failure to provide lifeguards to an area including a children’s pool and pursuing damages for the family.
- Representing a 24-year-old claimant who sustained serious spinal injuries resulting in incomplete quadriplegia when diving into a swimming pool in a rental villa which had no depth markings.
- Representing a claimant who suffered a skull fracture and a traumatic brain injury as a result of a fall in Tenerife, pursuing the tour operators.
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Joanne Brine