Stewarts Law LLP is differentiated by its ability to offer clients representation by catastrophic injury specialists working smaller caseloads to provide bespoke services, primarily in relation to serious spinal and brain injuries, amputations, and other complex mandates. The Leeds team is headed up by Daniel Herman, who has an established track record in high-value spinal and brain injury claims. Ben Townsend is active on matters pertaining to severe brain injury, and has worked on a number of cases involving vehicle crashes overseas. Warren Maxwell focuses on issues relating to employers’ and occupiers’ liability, in addition to his specialism in acting on behalf of injured military personnel.
Testimonials
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‘They are excellent at assessing what professionals injured people need. They are clear in their instructions. They know the best expert witnesses and they use the best barristers. They have good relationships with clients and they don't hide behind a suit. They are genuine and personable. They care for each client as an individual. They are creative in problem solving.'
‘This team have unparalleled experience in progressing claims to a successful conclusion. The real difference with this firm is that they genuinely engage with the client and have their best interests front and centre at all times.’
‘Lauren Atkinson has incredible attention to detail. Chris Smith is highly pragmatic and tactically astute.'
'Dan Herman is an absolute titan in this field. Fights ferociously for his clients and has an extraordinary breadth and depth of experience. He is head and shoulders above the rest in the claimant PI market.’
‘Stewarts specialise in spinal cord, traumatic brain injury and amputation claims valued in excess of £1,000,000. The fee earners have a limited number of files, which ensures they are able to focus on the immediate needs of their seriously injured clients and there is excellent supervision and teamwork from head of department to paralegal. Stewarts are quite simply the best at what they do in the field of serious injury litigation.’
‘Dan Herman is at the top of his game. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law, works incredibly hard for his clients and has probably achieved more million pound plus settlements than any other serious injury solicitor in the country. He commands the respect of the insurer on the other side and adds significant value to any case.'
‘Simply the go-to firm in the north for high-value PI claims. Head and shoulders above the rest.’
‘Warren Maxwell is at the top of his game and has a superb manner with clients and experts alike. Ben Townsend has vast experience as a tenacious PI litigator.’
Work highlights
- Acted for a 22-year-old man who sustained a thoracic spinal cord injury in a road traffic collision, settling the case for £10m.
- Acted for a 29-year-old man who sustained a cervical spinal cord injury in an RTA, reaching a settlement of £10.75m.
- Acted for a 29-year-old lady who sustained a severe brain injury in an RTA, securing a settlement of £3.5m.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Herman