Chris McKinney heads the team at Shoosmiths LLP, which is skilled at handling serious injury cases with complex liability issues. McKinney specialises in spinal and brain injury claims, as well as amputation cases. In addition, he has a particular interest in fatal injury claims. Senior associate Kate Price-Marson is also recommended.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Chris McKinney – a truly seasoned campaigner. His experience in life-changing injury cases is second to none. Kate Price-Marson – one of the nicest people you could meet but underneath that is a razor-sharp lawyer who will fight endlessly for her clients.'

  • ‘Chris McKinney guided us through every process no matter how big or small and was very knowledgeable in what he does.'

  • ‘Always quick to respond and provide updates on the case and very easy to reach.’

  • ‘Clear and concise advice and procedures to help make my journey through the claim as comfortable as possible. Empathy and understanding of my situation as you would expect of true specialists.’

  • ‘Chris McKinney and Kate Price-Marson have a great understanding of the field they work in which is outstanding and gives me great confidence in their abilities.’

  • ‘Kate Price-Marson was my solicitor who is a distinguished professional whose exceptional expertise and unwavering commitment to the work on my case was with the highest standard of proficiency.'

  • ‘Led by Chris McKinney, the team at Shoosmiths is first rate. Acting for seriously injured claimants, they bring compassion, experience and bravery. Any defendant would be making an error if they underestimated Shoosmiths.'
  • ‘Kate was really good at taking vital information and then explaining the outcomes and circumstances of each process.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Chris McKinney

Other key lawyers

Kate Price-Marson