Thompsons Solicitors LLP represents national trade unions and charities and the associated individuals, adeptly handling a wide array of accident and disease claims. Simon Wilson excels in high-severity cases, including matters involving brain and spinal injuries and various occupational injuries. Helen Shakespeare is noted for her work involving neurotrauma, spinal injuries, severe burns, and amputations, heading the specialist team dealing with amputation injuries. Nicola Harrison is a specialist asbestos lawyer, and senior associate Marion Voss brings substantial expertise in managing asbestos-related claims. Mark Allen has extensive experience working for seriously injured people, particularly those suffering from industrial disease.
Testimonials
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‘A long-established specialist team.’
‘Displays the sought after, but rarely achieved, mix of legal skill with true human empathy.'
‘Thompsons have perhaps the finest catastrophic injury team nationally. Their history goes back a long way with very strong union ties. Their approach is almost uniquely client-centred.'
‘Helen Shakespeare is one of the foremost catastrophic personal injury lawyers in the North. Very level-headed, superb on the law and a particularly strong negotiator. She is very easy to deal with but steely when required.'
- 'Andrew Smith isn't afraid to fight his client's corner when the need arises.’
'Thompsons' has a client-first ethic that permeates the firm and every team. There is no better firm for client-care and putting the needs of the client first, in my view. That translates into taking on difficult fights for the benefit of the client. Standing up to defendants when necessary. Not hesitating to litigate when negotiation is not working.’
‘I was full of confidence in my solicitor; she was very knowledgeable and professional. She understood my needs and how I wanted things to work very quickly, so we got on extremely well during the case, and we still keep in touch now.’
‘Marion Voss is knowledgeable and fights very hard for her clients.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Helen Shakespeare, Marion Voss, Mark Allen, Andrew Smith