Karl De-Loyde is at the helm at Thompsons Solicitors LLP, and regularly oversees numerous high-value catastrophic injury cases. Senior solicitor Victoria Kingscote is another member of the ‘highly competent team’. Kingscote works on cases involving head and brain injuries, as well as multiple orthopaedic spinal injuries, and fatalities. Fellow senior solicitor David Gauler is also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘Known for its commitment to clients, the serious injury team at Thompsons Birmingham have gone from strength to strength in recent years in its TBI, spinal and amputation work.’
‘Karl De-Loyde, partner, is responsible for all serious/catastrophic injury claims across the West Midlands and is particularly savvy in conducting multimillion-pound TBI cases.'
'Victoria Kingscote is a senior SI lawyer and is approachable, likeable and very experienced in TBI, particularly due to her interest in maximising recovery by rehabilitation.’
‘Karl De Loyde. An exceptionally tenacious lawyer who handles the highest value and most complex of claims. David Gauler. A brilliantly technical lawyer, who has an ability to spot angles or points that many others would miss.'
'Victoria Kingscote. Has outstanding client care skills, able to deal with the most difficult and challenging clients. ’
‘What is unique about Thompsons is their ethos – their trade union background means that they are extremely client-focussed and go the extra mile as a result. The catastrophic injury team is strong with great experience.’
‘Karl De-Loyde is a tenacious litigator who is very good at relating to clients from a wide variety of backgrounds.’
‘A very friendly, down-to-earth and effective team who always go the extra mile for their clients. Committed to the best result possible. A pleasure to work for and some star performers. Would certainly recommend.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karl De-Loyde