Tony Hannington heads the practice at Shakespeare Martineau LLP, which predominantly acts on cases with a significant value. It handles all types of serious injuries including traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, as well as complex orthopaedic injuries, amputations and fatal accident claims. Highlights included Vicky Blodwell and Peter Jones’ promotions to the partnership in 2023. Rose Gibson-Harper joined the team from Simpson Millar LLP, also in 2023.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The personal injury team is a highly successful one that has forged out a deserved reputation as one of the foremost regional performers. There is good diversity within the team, which collaborates well. In addition, it has the benefit of strong leadership and a high level of organisation.' 

  • ‘Rose Gibson – the most client focussed lawyer in the market.’

  • ‘Their client care skills are second to none. They advise sensibly and pragmatically, are proactive in seeking favourable settlements, and well-organised in preparing claims for trial.’

  • ‘Tony Hannington has a wealth of personal injury experience drawn from decades of working in the sector. His client care skills are first-rate. He is a shrewd tactician and negotiator and an eminently capable litigator. He brings a healthy dose of common sense to his cases.’

  • ‘John Greenall has a depth of knowledge and attention to detail in his cases which is outstanding. He provides a level of care to each client that is well beyond that of other solicitors in my experience.’

  • ‘Lime, part of Shakespeare Martineau LLP, has a long-established reputation for heavyweight PI and complex/high-value clinical negligence work and is well regarded as a caring and committed firm with the relevant specialist knowledge in both areas.’

  • ‘A quality outfit – with some real stars, as well as very experienced heads.’

  • ‘Peter Jones – is a unique litigator; managing to get the best results possible, whilst maintaining a sunny and engaging outlook.’

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tony Hannington

Other key lawyers

Vicky Blodwell, Rose Gibson-Harper, John Greenall, Peter Jones