
Edmund Young
Edmund is a Principal Lawyer specialising as Head of Industrial Disease for London at Slater and Gordon. He is an expert in handling all types of industrial disease claims, particularly those relating to asbestos and employers’ liability. He leads a team of Industrial disease lawyers. As such he is a frequent attendee at the asbestos sub-parliamentary committee of the House of Commons, which debates on all issues concerning asbestos led campaigns. He is also a staunch supporter of asbestos led campaigns such as Asbestos in Schools and the HSE Hidden Killer campaign. Edmund takes on challenging cases and has gone to the Court of Appeal on a number of occasions. He is very experienced in handling significant injury claims and has previously represented a number of trade unions and their members. He is renowned for his forensic approach to litigation and strives to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. · Slater and Gordon
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Edmund Young is Principal Lawyer and Head of Industrial Disease for London at Slater and Gordon, specialising in industrial disease claims—particularly asbestos and employers' liability—and leading a team of industrial disease lawyers. He frequently attends the House of Commons asbestos sub‑parliamentary committee, supports asbestos campaigns, has taken cases to the Court of Appeal, and is noted for a forensic approach to litigation and securing strong outcomes for clients.