The personal injury travel practice at Thompsons Solicitors LLP, which is based in Manchester, has Martyn Gwyther at its head, who is noted for his ‘encyclopaedic knowledge of travel law’. The team has expertise handling serious injury and multi-track cross-border claims, which are senior associate Neil Richards’ exclusive areas of focus. The team advises claimants on a broad range of issues which have resulted from an array of circumstances, including RTAs, workplace incidents ranging from accidents to modern slavery-related issues, and unsatisfactory medical procedures.
Testimonials
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‘Neil Richards shows very good understanding in complex cases and is always approachable.'
‘Martyn Gwyther has an encyclopaedic knowledge of travel law and is commercially astute. Michael Dale is a very well-regarded associate and a thorough and conscientious litigator with an unmatched record of success at trial.’
‘Thompsons' cross-border injury department is highly skilled in handling workplace accident claims with a cross-border dimension. They are excellent in cases involving aircraft crew, maritime and offshore industry workers in particular.’
‘Thompsons' travel law team are used to dealing with all types of cross-border claims, which helps them solve matters in the best way for their clients.’
‘Thompsons are very impressive. They prioritise their clients' interests in a way few firms can match and provide unrivalled client care throughout the claims. A real class act.’
‘Martin Gwyther is top-notch. He has extensive experience handling foreign claims in various jurisdictions. He marries an understated approach with a willingness to fight. Top- drawer.’
‘Martyn Gwyther has an excellent reputation in this field and is very diligent.’
Work highlights
- Advised a German national who suffered severely traumatic brain injury as a result of a road traffic accident that occurred in Leicester and achieved a multi-million pound settlement.
- Advised a British national who suffered moderately severe traumatic brain injury as a result of a road traffic accident that took place in England, which involved a Romanian motorist and insurer.
- Represented a flight attendant in her claim against her employers after she was injured by a heavy oxygen cannister that fell out of an overhead locker; she received £250k.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martyn Gwyther