Forbes Solicitors represents a significant number of local authorities and insurers, and focuses on complex construction injury claims, including hearing loss, electrocution, and burn matters, as well as contracting and subcontracting issues. The team is also skilled in managing social care abuse claims, fraud-related matters, fast-track casualty cases, and disease claims. Chris Booth heads up the insurance team and leads the firm’s anti-fraud and disease efforts. Kella Bowers oversees inquests, social services, and abuse claims, while Paul Geldard directs the complex injury division. Annette Siallagan specialises in claims arising from the construction industry and has a wealth of experience in disease claims.
Testimonials
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‘I find that all employees that we deal with have a consistent work ethic. This helps when new people are assigned to our cases; we can rest assured that there will be a consistent approach and the same attention to detail.’
‘The team pride themselves on understanding the values of their clients and tailoring their approach to support those values. The team are very approachable, very knowledgeable and always think innovatively to provide solutions for clients.’
‘The individuals all uphold the integrity of the business, and the level of expertise is aligned with the client's needs.’
‘Forbes is an experienced practice. The staff are approachable, experienced and able and willing to provide advice.'
‘Very proactive for their clients, always thinking about the bigger picture. I have never known a case where they are not thinking about takeaway points for future cases.’
‘Communicate well with us and with other departments. They have vast experience in dealing with claims, and they do so in a professional manner. They provide regular updates on claims and are available to discuss when necessary.’
‘Well organised and approachable. Experienced in their field.’
‘Annette Siallagan is client-facing, has great attention to detail and is very proficient in industrial disease work.’
Key clients
- Calderdale MBC
- Leeds City Council
- Thirteen Housing Group Ltd
- Hull City Council
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Durham County Council
- Zurich Insurance
- Scarborough Council
- Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Lloyds Syndicate 2525
- Oldham MBC
- South Kesteven Council
- North Lincolnshire Council
- North East Lincolnshire Council
- Livin Housing Ltd
- Gallagher Bassett
- Broadspire/Crawfords
- Maven Insurance
- RSA
- Yorkshire Housing
- Travelers
- Sitex Orbis
- AIG
- Protector Insurance
- Sunderland Council
- Sheffield City Council
- Together Housing
- EMH
- Newcastle City Council
Work highlights
- Obtained a finding of fundamental dishonesty against a claimant claiming laceration injury during the course of his employment.
- Instructed with regards to a catastrophic multi-million-pound life-changing injury claim following the claimant being crushed by a vehicle.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Booth, Paul Geldard, Kella Bowers