Irwin Mitchell — Wales

About

- Irwin Mitchell - Irwin Mitchell The firm: Irwin Mitchell are legal experts that care. As one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, they’ve supported over one million clients and counting. Whether it’s personal or business, they understand that everyone’s situation is different. They offer 24/7 client care, ensuring their clients are at the centre of what they do. Founded in 1912, they’ve grown from a small building in Sheffield, to offices in 20 locations across the UK and a global reach that extends to over 200 countries. With over 3000 staff and 180 services, their vast experience and knowledge is complemented by their dedicated approach to client care. Whether it’s settling a case before trial, or succeeding at the Supreme Court, it’s all about the results they achieve when it matters, and the relationships they develop along the way. The firm recently invested in Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie to increase their market share North of the border. They followed this up with the acquisition of Silk Family Law, demonstrating their ambitions in the Northeast of England. Their commitment to being responsible goes further than the law and they have donated over £3m to charitable causes since 1997. In 2023, their colleagues completed over 6,000 hours of volunteering. They are the only law firm to be named in the Very Big category of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 and was awarded a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. They’re recognised in The Times’ list of the best law firms in England and Wales and The Lawyer magazine named them as ‘a litigation powerhouse’. They were recently recognised as the number one Superbrand in the legal sector and are the Official Legal Partner to England Rugby, British Rowing and UK Athletics. Market: As the leading personal injury and medical negligence practice in the UK, Irwin Mitchell helps thousands of families whose lives have been turned upside down. Supported by a national Public Law team and the UK’s leading Court of Protection practice, they offer help and reassurance during the hardest times. Irwin Mitchell’s private client offering specialises in residential property, family, Wills, tax, as well as trusts and estate disputes. They protect high and ultra-high net worth individuals, including business owners and entrepreneurs, corporate executives, investors, and multi-generational families. This is supported by a full suite of business services for corporate clients and institutions such as litigation, corporate, commercial, international property and employment law. They offer tailored guidance to businesses when it comes to navigating environmental, social and governance, and are part of First Law International - a global network of more than 80 law firms. - Group chief executive: Craig Marshall - Chief client officer: Louise Lumley - Chief finance officer: Richard Allen - Number of partners: 256 - Other fee-earners: 1,843 UK Offices: Aske, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Cambridge, Chichester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Liverpool, Gatwick, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Newbury, Newcastle, Reading, Sheffield and Southampton ### Staffing Figures - 256 Number of partners - 1843 Number of other UK fee-earners

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Lawyers in this office

Deborah Rose

I specialise in personal injury law and work in the Serious Injury team, representing people who have sustained life changing injuries in accidents. I act for people who have sustained the most catastrophic injuries including severe brain and spinal cord injuries and amputations. My primary goal for each of my clients is to get them the support and rehabilitation they need to return, as far as possible, to the life they had before the accident. I also undertake a lot of fatal accident work, supporting the families of those who have lost their lives through accidents to find answers and security for their futures. I have always enjoyed working with people and I love meeting my clients, getting to know them and helping them through what is an extremely emotional and stressful time. The most rewarding aspect of my job is helping to ensure the needs of my clients are met at the time when they need it most. · Personal Injury

Eleri Davies

I am a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Medical Negligence team at Irwin Mitchell's Cardiff office. I handle a variety of claims including delay in diagnosis of cancer, pregnancy and gynaecological injuries and fatal claims. I work closely with Julie Lewis, the partner in the team assisting her with cerebral palsy claims and delay in diagnosis of brain haemorrhages. Bringing a claim can be a very daunting experience and I am also passionate about supporting local charities that can assist my clients and provide them with support and guidance outside the claim process. I work closely with Flamingo Chicks, an inclusive dance school, Meningitis Now and MacMillan Cancer Support and Irwin Mitchell’s Court of Protection and Public Law teams to ensure that my clients receive all the support and services they need to help them move forwards with their lives. · Medical Negligence

Nabin Bhandari

Founding and Managing Partner · Corporate / M&A