England - South East • Insurance
Collins Solicitors
Collins Solicitors' Watford handles a wide variety of clinical negligence and personal injury cases - the key names are founding and senior partner Des Collins and fellow civil litigation expert Danielle Holliday . The pair are currently representing 1500 participants on the high-profile Contaminated Blood statutory inquiry, established to investigate the NHS giving out inflected blood and blood products from the 1970s, and the duo can both draw on significant experience of working on other high-stakes matters. Senior associate Anna Murduck is another key contact within the team.
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Testimonials
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‘Having dealt with Collins Solicitors for the past 4-5 years , I have always found them to be professional and supportive. Their knowledge and expertise in the law in all its aspects is of the highest quality. They make the client feel respected and listened to.’
‘All of the team have been so supportive and informative. Throughout the past years whilst representing my husband and I in the Infected Blood Inquiry they have been more than solicitors , they have provided additional support and guidance when required. Following the death of my husband they reached out to offer their condolences not just with flowers but with words. The support and friendship which as been offered to me following his death has been exemplary.'
‘Approachable team, understanding. Always willing to explain any concerns or findings in full. Senior team and junior team very easy to approach.’
‘Danielle Holliday and Des Collins are always at the end of the phone, and if not they will always return your call. You are treated with respect and each step of the way they will meet with you put you at ease and explain plainly in your terms.’
‘Thoughtful and hardworking boutique firm who always put clients first.’
‘Des Collins - a genius who simply wins difficult cases. Julie Taberer - a hardworking and trusted solicitor with years of experience.’
‘The team at Collins make strong efforts to ensure clients have a personal touch and really feel heard. I have dealt with several other firms, including the big national firms, where that is totally missing.’
‘They are available pretty much 24/7. Dealing with Collins doesn't feel like you're dealing with someone just doing their job. It feels like you are dealing with a friend who is trying to help you. In particular, Danielle Holliday is one of the most dedicated people that I have come across, not just in the legal profession, but in life generally.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Des Collins, Danielle Holliday