Sophie Jenkins
Red Kite Law LLPWell-versed across the substantive law and matters of procedure, Red Kite Law LLP provides a 'comprehensive and professional service' to local clients throughout South and West Wales across a broad spectrum of personal injury cases, where they are also appreciated for being 'considerate of the legal needs of the clients from a medicolegal viewpoint'. 'Young and dynamic' team head Sophie Jenkins is 'tenacious in obtaining a just outcome for injured parties', including as it relates to 'complex cases involving unusual issues of law'. Other key members of the team include the vastly experienced Michael Evans, who has 'sound judgement of the prospects of success and the real value of a claim', and Joe Slader , who displays a 'no-nonsense and direct approach with both clients and opponents'.
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- 'They have a very calm and approachable manner in supporting clients in very difficult and personal matters.'
- 'They provide an excellent comprehensive and professional service in all the facets of multiple injuries.'
- 'The lawyers are thoroughly professional and considerate of the legal needs of the clients from a medicolegal viewpoint.'
- 'Red Kite Law are fantastic in being large enough to be able to offer the full package, but small enough to care and to develop proper professional relationships with the team.'
- 'Young and dynamic head Sophie Jenkins is extremely able with complex cases involving unusual issues of law, insurance cover and tenacious in obtaining a just outcome for injured persons.'
- 'Michael Evans is very experienced, identifies all of the key issues in a case and obtains the necessary evidence without prompting.'
- 'Michael Evans has sound judgement of the prospects of success and the real value of a claim.'
- 'Joe Slader has a no-nonsense and direct approach with both clients and opponents.'
Work highlights
- Secured a settlement of in excess of £14m for an infant who suffered a severe injury following a motor vehicle accident.
- Secured a multimillion-pound settlement for a claimant who suffered a severe spinal injury when riding pillion on a motorbike in a fatal crash (killing the motorbike driver). A full rehabilitation package was put in place (including securing ReWalk exoskeleton equipment for the Claimant), and a purpose-built house was funded.
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Sophie Jenkins