Travel

Leigh Day

Client Satisfaction

The team at Leigh Day has a strong reputation for its capabilities acting for claimants in an array of sensitive, complex, and severe injury cases; it is noted for its ‘particular strengths in dealing with high-pressure multi-party claims’ which often involve high values of compensation. The group’s workload features matters wherein the claimant has suffered catastrophic brain injury, amputation, and severe spinal injuries. A matter of particular note is the £1m Stade de France group claim regarding incidents which occurred at the 2022 UEFA Champions League final. Clare Campbell oversees the practice from Manchester, and at the same office is ’razor sharp legal mind’ Colin Murphy, who was promoted to the partnership in April 2024.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘A claimant-facing, client-focused team of dedicated cross-border personal injury practitioners. Particular strengths in dealing with high-pressure multi-party claims and claims with a campaigning edge. Not afraid to take on cases of legal complexity and multi-jurisdictional and applicable law issues.’
‘Jill Paterson is a calm, effective presence with great client skills.’
‘The team is strong throughout; all have a sound knowledge of the area. They also have a genuine commitment to diversity and to instructing diverse barristers.’
‘Clare Campbell has a good deal of experience in this field, and her knowledge has been imparted to other standout team members, such as Colin Murphy. The team works together to share knowledge and experience, and this ethos helps them to make excellent judgment calls.’
‘Colin Murphy is a razor sharp legal mind who is rising through the ranks at break-neck speed. He is a commercially savvy operator who achieves fantastic results for his clients in difficult cases, especially jurisdictional disputes.’
‘The leadership and quality of its junior solicitors make this a leading team in the sector. There is an in-depth knowledge of the complicated and developing legal issues affecting this area of law. The team combines this professional skill with dedication to clients.’
‘Clare Campbell leads the team with outstanding skill and knowledge. She is the leading figure in the travel sector and has a breadth of knowledge that serves clients well. Caitlin Wood is an exceptional associate. She handles cases that are partner-level with tactical sense and skill.'
‘Colin Murphy is very knowledgeable and I trust him completely.’

Work highlights

Advising more than 1,200 football supporters injured during the UEFA Champions League final which took place at the Stade de France in Paris in May 2022 and pursuing claims for compensation.
Advising a claimant on the contractual and tortious liability of his employer following a workplace injury necessitating a below knee amputation and pursuing a claim for compensation.
Advising the family of a young man who sustained a catastrophic brain injury as a result of being run over by a vehicle in Spain.