Road Traffic Accidents Department

Kimberley Kirkby is a Partner at Express Solicitors and heads up the RTA department. Specialising for a number of years in claims involving accidents in the workplace Kimberley headed up a sub team in our Employer Liability Department before moving across to RTA, continuing to work on cases involving both accidents in the workplace and also Road Traffic Accidents resulting in serious injuries.

Hugely popular within the firm, Kimberley has been at Express Solicitors since 2007 and the people friendly skills which have endeared her to her colleagues are also used to good effect when communicating with clients.

Joining the firm initially as a paralegal, Kimberley’s rise to Partner and latterly Head of Department, reflects the firms excellent training programmes. In conjunction with her work at Express Solicitors, in 2011 Kimberley was appointed secretary of the New to Personal Injury Group, part of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). Kimberley has since been appointed in the role of Secretary to the APIL North West Regional Group, a position she stepped down from after a number of years’ service.

Kimberley has extensive experience in dealing with Employer’s Liability claims, with specific expertise and interest in Armed Forces personnel cases as well as in serious injury Road Traffic cases.

Robin Patey is a Principal Partner at Express Solicitors, having been with the firm for nearly 20 years Robin specialises in serious injury claims and has vast experience and an impressive success rate in complex, high-value Personal Injury claims of all kinds.

As a Principal Partner in Express Solicitors since 2002, Robin has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s vision over the past ten years as it steadily grew to become one of the UK’s leading specialist Personal Injury Law firms.

He points to the understanding he fosters with his clients as one his personal strengths. “A good understanding of my client’s needs when they face very difficult time following severe injuries is important”, says Robin. “Often this is the most difficult time in a client’s life they may have lost or face losing their job, experience relationship difficulties or breakdown, be in severe or even unmanageable pain, not be able to play with their children or follow hobbies they have spent their life enjoying”.

Robin uses his vast experience to empathise and sympathise with clients who find themselves victims of Personal Injury and does the utmost to assist them in by pursuing their rightful compensation from the responsible party.

Robin has recently take on a role as a Member of Independent School Appeals Panel.

Robin was also mentioned in the 2017 Legal 500 with Legal 500 giving him a Recommended Lawyer accolade Legal 500 said of Robin Patey.

Partner Robin Patey is also singled out for his handling of cases.

Robin is also a member of the North West Insider’s ’42 under 42′ which is a group comprising of 42 members from the North West who are all under the age of 42. The North West Insider describes members of the group as ”successful and inspirational individuals who run their own businesses or work high up in a large organisation.

Rachel has been with the firm since 2004, starting as a trainee and progressing since then to Partner in 2011. During this time she has watched the firm expand from one office to four buildings and over 300 staff.

Rachel is now tasked with being the Head of Technical RTA claims. She runs her own caseload of mainly multitrack value cases leaning towards the vulnerable road users (pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists) and offer departmental advice on technical issues arising from procedure, evidence and insurance issues.

Rachel Price is a Partner in the RTA department, having joined Express Solicitors in July 2017 as an Assistant solicitor.

Rachel has a varied case load, she deals with road traffic accidents, complex areas of occupiers and public liability law including sexual assault claims, cosmetic and clinical negligence claims.

Rachel undertakes both fast track and multi-track work with particular interest in Complex Regional Pain cases and significant lower and upper limb fractures and more recently with the cosmetic cases, the significant problems that can be caused by negligently provided botox and dermal fillers.

When asked what Rachel enjoys best about her role, she commented “It’s a cliché, but getting a good result for my clients and bringing some closure to what is often a very traumatic time for a client and their family. I also enjoy the technical and analytic side of law as well as the tactical nature of litigation.”

“As a solicitor you have the ability to make a positive difference to someone’s life by helping them through the ligation process. Pursing a personal injury claim can be difficult and daunting process for a client so it’s essential that each step of the claim is explained along the way and a client’s concerns are listened to. The ability to empathise and see things from the client’s perspective is also crucial to the relationship between a client and solicitor.”

“I don’t shy away from complicated or difficult cases, either in respect of liability or causation and they are often the claims that I find the most enjoyable and the most rewarding. Quite often the ‘devil is in the detail’ and its essential to know the strengths and weakness of a case at the start and as the case evolves.”

Rachel graduated from Aberystwyth University in June 2003 with an LLB. She has also completed her LPC at the College of Law in Chester June 2004. Rachel then qualified as a Solicitor in September 2006.

Amy Cassell is a Partner at Express Solicitors having joined the firm in March 2012. She works in the RTA department alongside Partner Kimberley Kirkby dealing with a wide range of Road Traffic Accident cases, including collisions, accidents involving cyclists and accidents involving pedestrians. Amy also has expertise in Employment Liability claims having worked in that Department until transferring to the RTA department.

Amy states that the best part of her job is working with junior fee earners to help them develop their knowledge and provide the best client care possible. Amy also prides herself on ensuring she takes the time to listen to each individual client and therefore providing excellent client care.

Before Amy joined Express Solicitors she undertook 5 years of hard study. In doing so, Amy gained a Legal & Business degree from Liverpool University, followed by completing her GDL at the Chester College of Law, before finally studying for an LPC at Manchester College of Law in 2010.

Adele Greenough is a Partner in the Road Traffic Accident department at Express Solicitors, having joined the firm in July 2019.

Adele specialises in Civil and Commercial Litigation – both Fast Track and Multi Track RTA, Employers Liability, Public Liability, Occupiers Liability, Landlord and Tenant claims. Specific niche in dealing with Secondary Victim claims.

When asked what she likes most about her job, Adele explained “I love building a strong rapport with my clients and I really enjoy the satisfaction gained by being able to reassure and support each client. There is no better feeling than gaining your client’s trust and it’s an even better feeling when you are able to secure an excellent result for them.

I am extremely organised and meticulous and I am also not one to shy away from a challenge. I find that those traits really help me to tackle cases which are complex, I am very tenacious and will push each case to make sure that I do the very best for my client.”

Adele has successfully dealt with and settling cases of up to £400,000. Extensive management and team leadership skills. Previous nomination for Team Leader of the Year award at her previous firm. In the past Adele has managed in excess of 50 people and developed and led New Starter training academy at two separate firms.

As a Partner in the RTA Department Corbin manages a team of Lawyers and conducts his own caseload of fast and multi-track cases. He specialises in Road Traffic Accident claims involving Personal Injury.

With a background in both Claimant and Defendant personal injury and credit hire, Corbin is happy to help all his clients in their dealings with insurers, whether their own or the Defendant’s.

Corbin frequently acts for vulnerable road users such as cyclists, motorcyclists or pedestrians and he is always happy to advise them in respect of their unique needs.

He also has significant experience of bringing claims against uninsured or untraced drivers, as well as appealing decisions made by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau.

With over a decade of experience, including some time spent working for a Defendant firm. This means he can look at cases from both sides and approach them tactically, ensuring he can get the best result for his clients and that they proceed as smoothly as possible. Cobrin’s experience means he is happy to act in cases where liability is disputed, and when making a counterclaim.

There is very little Corbin finds more satisfying than telling a client that they have won a particularly difficult case.

Daniel Jamieson is an experienced Partner in our Road Traffic Litigation department with over 12 years of post-qualification experience representing Claimants in all manner of accidents on the road including serious pedestrian vs vehicle claims, significant bicycle and motorcycle accident claims, complex claims involving foreign registered motor vehicles, uninsured and untraceable motorists, successfully pursuing road traffic accident claims where serious allegations of fraud are advanced, along with representing protected party Claimants involved in road accidents.

Daniel is passionate, versatile, approachable, client-friendly, and adopts a methodical and determined approach to preparing cases for clients to ensure the best possible chance of not only winning cases, but also maximising damages beyond the expected levels of recovery.

Jennifer Friedrich is a Partner in the Road Traffic Accidents department at Express Solicitors, having joined the firm in May 2018.

Jennifer is a highly experienced Litigation Executive having spent her entire career in Personal Injury litigation, spanning 17 years. She is an extremely good tactician, maximising her claimant’s prospects of success, and the damages she recovers for them, purely as a result of the way she approaches her cases. She is a genuine specialist as far as making the most of the civil procedure rules, the pre-action protocols, and using her experience to know how to resolve her cases at the highest level for her clients.

She is a very tenacious Litigator and acts only in a way that ensures success for her clients. She actively seeks out the kinds of cases that others would rather avoid having to deal with, often taking over cases from other firms that have been significantly damaged, or where advantages have been lost.

Jessica Berry is an Partner in the Road Traffic Accident department, having joined the firm in April 2019.

When asked what she likes most about her role, Jessica commented, “Helping people who have been injured and need my assistance and expertise. Arranging rehabilitation to aid recovery and to get a client back to work after serious injury is always a good feeling. Also, at the conclusion of the claim when a client is really pleased with what you have achieved for them.”

Jessica specialises in Fast track and multi-track litigation.

Jessica believes in giving her clients the same respect you would expect yourself, “listening to your clients, being as sympathetic as possible towards their needs and trying to keep as organised as possible. Treat client’s the way you would want your own family member to be treated and you will not go far wrong.”

Jessica is very much career driven and does not stop progressing higher, with 20 years’ experience, “I have worked in three different law firms over the past 20 years before starting with Express, working my way up to dealing with multi track claims up to a value of 250k from starting out as a Legal Secretary at 18 years old.”

Jeffrey is qualified a Senior Associate Solicitor with more than 25 years’ experience, representing injured people in personal injury claims. He joined Express Solicitors in 2019 and work in the road traffic accident department.

Jeffrey’s area of specialism is disputed road traffic accident claims regardless of the value of the claim.

He enjoys applying the law to help clients achieve their objectives and in the context of personal injury work that means securing the most compensation possible. Jeffrey has a lot of experience representing injured people including friends, family and colleagues so he understands how an accident and the claims process can be stressful and life changing.

He is able to use that experience to try and ensure his clients understand what is happening with their case and as much as possible, to help them get their life back to where it was before the accident happened.

Jeffrey has successfully dealt with many hundreds of cases securing compensation from a few thousand pounds to over £200,000 both by way of negotiation and at trial.

In Jeffrey’s personal life, he is a married with one son. His Wife is also a Solicitor specialising in serious injury claims. In their spare time they enjoy visiting local attractions and have recently starting camping.

Collette McCann is an Senior Associate Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department. Collette has worked in personal injury litigation for 22 years, qualifying as a solicitor in 2004 and specialises in both high and low value Multi Track cases. She has a wealth of experience in representing seriously injured clients including those who have suffered multiple injuries, traumatic brain injury, serious fractures, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, severe scarring and significant psychiatric injury.

Collette has a keen understanding of how serious injuries can impact a Claimant and their family and what is needed from the start of the claim to settlement and beyond. She works diligently to make the process of accessing the required treatment and claiming compensation run as smoothly as possible. She has represented Claimants injured in all manner of road traffic accidents, at work and by defective products as well as public liability Claimants.

Collette firmly believes that medical evidence from quality experts is key to maximising a Claimant’s settlement and she strives to instruct the best and most appropriate experts for the case. Collette appreciates the importance of negotiation in settling a claim but is comfortable to run to Trial liability and quantum disputed cases, believing that good preparation for Trial is paramount to a successful outcome for the Claimant.

Anna Wilde is a Associate Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department at Express Solicitors, having initially joined the firm in May 2017.

When asked what she likes best about her role, Anna commented “I love the people that I work with in the Road Traffic Accident department. Everyone is always willing to help and make time for others when need be, which I think is really important for us to work effectively as a team.”

“Building a strong relationship with clients is of key importance, and I think I do this well. Being involved in an accident can be a traumatic experience, leaving clients feeling vulnerable. It is my job to reassure clients that I am here to help, and to minimise the stress they are under because of the accident by making sure their case runs as smoothly as possible towards a positive settlement of compensation.”

“We need to understand that each client is unique and will therefore be affected differently by an accident. I often find clients feel overwhelmed about the process of making a claim. I try to make sure that I always keep this in mind, by listening to clients worries and concerns, before using my knowledge to put their minds at ease about the process.”

Anna has completed her Undergraduate Degree in Law at the University of Manchester and has recently attained a distinction in her LPC and Masters with the University of Law.

Philip Armstrong is a Associate Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident Department at Express Solicitors. After obtaining his degree in Law and completing the LPC, Philip qualified as a Solicitor in 2015.

Philip specialises in Road Traffic Accident claims at both Fast Track and Multi Track level as well as having past experience in dealing with Employers and Public Liability Claims.

When asked what he likes the best about his role, he answered “I very much enjoy building a good relationship with a client and navigating a claim from start to finish as well as making sure that a client is fully satisfied with the service received.”

Philip feels that he pays particular attention to detail and has a high capability when it comes to problem solving, both skills of which Philip believes are of paramount importance in the role as a solicitor.

Philip also notes, “I am a strong negotiator and push to obtain the best settlement and conclusions to claims for my clients. I make a difference by making sure I am able to provide a high quality service to my clients and meet their expectations.”

Sarah Lockley is a Associate Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department at Express Solicitors.

Sarah studied at Liverpool John Moores University for both her undergraduate LLB Law degree and her LPC. Having qualified as a Solicitor in 2010, Sarah has a wealth of knowledge within the Personal Injury sector.

Sarah finds assisting her clients very rewarding, in particular being able to effectively assist clients during a process that can often feel overwhelming. When asked about the favourite part of her role Sarah said to be involved in a client’s claim journey from start to finish and effecting a positive outcome.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending quality time with her family, especially her young daughter and husband, not forgetting her Border Collie, Rosie!

Richard is an Associate Chartered Legal Executive in the Road Traffic Accident department. Richard started his legal journey as an Office Clerk at the age of 19 and qualified in 2005. Having worked in central Manchester he brings a wealth of knowledge with a career spanning 25 years and has provided bespoke legal services to a range of professionals including surgeons, lawyers and several members of the judiciary. He has also represented and provided advice to global insurers.

When asked what Richard most enjoys about his role, Richard stated, “I like the fact that I can help people from all walks of life to ensure that they are rehabilitated as best possible and that they receive the compensation they deserve. I provide a friendly and efficient service to my clients which ensures repeat business.”

Richard specialises in fast track and multi track litigation.

Syed Hassan is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department at Express Solicitors having completed his LLB at Edgehill University and completed his LPC at the University of Law.

Syed has dealt with RTA claims for over 6 years and has now established himself as a smooth negotiator whilst obtaining maximum settlements for his clients.

When asked what he enjoys the most about his role , Syed answered ‘It is essentially the fact that you have been entrusted to achieve the best settlement for the client.’

Mandy joined Express Solicitors in November 2021 as a solicitor in the road traffic accident department. Mandy graduated with a 2:1 in law in 2015 and completed her LPC in 2016 from BPP university. Mandy started working immediately in a high street firm in Leeds and has a wealth of personal Injury claimant litigation experience of over 5 years and specialises in cases up to a value of £25,000. Yeah I have experience with dealing with low velocity and fraud claims.

During this time Mandy says “I have gained a lot of knowledge and experience and enjoy working closely with clients. I love the variety of work and ensure that I provide the best possible advice and service for my clients. I find it very rewarding and love to challenge myself everyday”.

Stephen joined Express Solicitors as a Solicitor in January 2022. He has over 20 years’ experience dealing with accident victims. He has a particular expertise in road traffic accidents and has regularly represented car drivers, passengers, cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

Stephen recognises the difficulties accident victims experience in the aftermath of an accident, which can often be life changing. He will always be available to provide the best possible advice and to provide support and guidance throughout the claim. He understands most people won’t be familiar with making a compensation claim but will provide each client with the time to discuss all their concerns and to help them understand how their case will be handled. He encourages input from each client and understands that their situation is unique and personal to them.

He will strive to progress the claim as quickly and efficiently as possible with a view to achieving the best possible outcome for each client. He likes to listen to clients to identify their concerns and worries and encourages each client to highlight their issues throughout their case.

Charlotte Nightingale is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident Department at Express Solicitors, having initially joined the firms New Client Team in September 2018.

Charlotte is responsible for handling a range of different road traffic accident cases including pedestrian, cyclist, bus and car accidents. Charlotte also handles a number of cases against the Motor Insurers Bureau where the driver at fault is either uninsured or untraceable.

When asked what she likes best about her job role, Charlotte commented, “I love the varied nature of my position in the RTA department every day is different which is what makes my job so interesting”.

Charlotte went on to say, “the best part about my job has got to be the contact I have with my clients on a daily basis. It’s great having the ability to put the clients mind at ease during a single telephone conversation by explaining the claims process in a way that’s easy to understand, they feel comfortable during what is often seen as a very daunting process.”

Charlotte describes herself as “hardworking and dedicated to providing the highest standards to each of my clients by ensuring I am working in their best interests at every step of the case to achieve the highest possible settlement award.”

Charlotte initially studied at University of Liverpool and received an undergraduate degree in Law, and then went on to complete her LPC along with a Master’s in law at the University of Law in Manchester.

Tom joined Express Solicitors as a Solicitor in August 2022. He has over 10 years experience acting for Claimants. Specialising in Road Traffic Accidents at both Fast-Track and Multi-Track level, Tom has represented all manner of Claimants including Drivers, Passengers and vulnerable road users such as Pedestrians, Children, Cyclists and motorcyclists.

When asked what he likes the best about his role, he answered, “I recognise that each accident is different. I enjoy carefully working through and resolving each component issue in a claim in order to achieve the best possible overall outcome for my clients.”

“I recognise too that each Claimant is also different, many may have never made a claim before so the whole Claims process is a new experience. I am more than happy to provide clients with the time to help them understand what is going on with their claim and what the next steps are going to be.”

Tom graduated from Lancaster University with a undergraduate degree in Law, and completed his LPC at College of Law Chester in 2009. Tom then began work in the Personal injury sector in 2010 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2015.

Amy Jones is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident Department at Express Solicitors.

Amy studied at Liverpool John Moores University for both her undergraduate degree in Law and LPC. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2017 and since then has gained a wealth of Claimant litigation experience, representing Claimants in personal injury claims, including Road Traffic Accident, Employers Liability, Occupiers/Public Liability and Clinical Negligence claims.

When asked what she likes best about her role, Amy answered “throughout the lifetime of a claim, I build up a good relationship with my clients and I find it very rewarding when a successful outcome is achieved for them”.

Ashleigh is a Grade A Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident Department having qualified in 2014 following her LPC at the College of Law and obtaining a 2:1 Law degree from the University of Liverpool.

Ashleigh has been working in personal injury litigation since 2010, initially working on a mix of fast track and multi track road traffic accident claims before moving to Industrial Disease where she handled a wide variety of claims for individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases to those with hand arm vibration syndrome, repetitive strain injuries, dermatitis and non-freezing cold injuries . For the last 5 years she has represented Claimants with serious and catastrophic injuries arising out of road traffic accidents, accidents at work and slip and trip incidents before moving to Express Solicitors‘ dedicated Road Traffic Accident department.

Ashleigh strives to achieve the best possible outcome for all claimants and prides herself on forming a good relationship with every client to understand the impact their accident has had on them and their lives. Her wealth of knowledge across varied accident types and complex medical conditions allows her to efficiently and diligently progress any personal injury claim.

Zoe is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department at Express Solicitors having qualified in February 2023.

Zoe graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in 2018 with a 2:1 in Law and Criminal Justice. She continued her studies and further graduated in 2019, achieving a distinction in her LPC.

She has been working in the Personal Injury sector since 2019. She originally started off in the First Response Team and moved up the ranks at her previous firm. She now runs her own case load and has a wealth of knowledge running cases from start to finish.

Zoe believes it is very important to build a strong rapport with Client’s. Her favourite part of the role is guiding Client’s through the process and achieving a positive outcome.

Outside of work Zoe enjoys socialising and travelling.

Heather Howes is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department. Heather graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in 2016 with a 2:1 degree in Law with Criminal Justice. She further graduated from the university of Law in 2022 with a Masters of Law in Professional Legal Practice, achieving a distinction.

Heather’s file handling background has been well established dealing with claims within the MOJ portal process, including the issuing of Stage 3 proceedings. Heather’s caseload has now also moved towards non-portal work, where liability and causation disputes have arisen.

Outside of work, Heather enjoys visiting the theatre to watch musicals. She is also a keen traveller and is aiming to have visited 30 countries before she turns 30.

Natasha is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident Department at Express Solicitors having qualified in February 2023.

Natasha studied at Liverpool John Moores University for both her undergraduate degree in Law and Criminal Justice and LPC.

Natasha has been working in the personal injury sector since 2019. She originally started off in the First Response Team and moved up the ranks at her previous firm. She now runs her own case load and manages a variety of cases predominately fast track work.

Outside of work Natasha enjoys travelling and spending time with her family. She has recently returned back to work following a 6 week sabbatical on which she travelled around Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, India, Dubai.

Rebecca Ryding is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accidents Department. Rebecca studied Law at University of Liverpool, graduating with a 2:1. She further graduated from the University of Law with a Masters of Law in Professional Legal Practice, achieving a distinction and she qualified as a Solicitor in February 2023.

Rebecca has been working in the personal injury sector since 2018 and has gained Claimant litigation experience in both the fast and multi-track. Rebecca has also worked closely with a well-known insurer, recovering losses on their behalf.

Rebecca aims to build a strong relationship with every Claimant to understand the impact their accident has had on them and their lives

Waqas Aslam is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department at Express Solicitors

Waqas studied Law at Liverpool John Moores University, graduating in 2017. He then went on to complete his LPC at the University of Law in Manchester, before qualifying as a Solicitor in November 2022.

He has over 5 years’ experience in resolving personal injury claims which include road traffic accidents and public liability cases. His main focus in practice is to achieve the best possible settlements, whilst providing a tailored and bespoke service.

Waqas understands how difficult the transition can be following serious accidents, which often have long lasting effects. He understands that each case must be fought on its own merits, with the individual needs of each client coming first.

Outside of work, Waqas enjoys watching and playing football, going to the movies and socialising with friends and family.

Andrew Steele is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department, Andrew graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2001 with a BSc in Computer Science, and completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Law at Manchester Metropolitan University. He then completed his LPC and in 2005 before specialising in personal injury and road traffic law before joining the team at Express.

Andrew particularly enjoys listening to the clients’ stories and seeks to ensure that he fully understands the client’s position to ensure that he can achieve the clients goals in the most efficient manner. Andrew is passionate about ensuring that the client fully understands what is relevant to their cases and cutting through the confusion in legal cases to give the clients the best advice and carrying out their instructions to end the client’s case successfully.

“I am always aware that part of my position is not only taking the best course of action for my client’s, but ensuring the clients understand why we are taking that action, and what we hope to achieve. Clients have differing levels of the court process, and many have never spoken with a Solicitor. I make sure that I put the client at ease and talk about what is relevant to them so that I can obtain the best outcome at the end of the case.”

Alice Coulter is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department, having joined the firm in June 2019.

When asked what she likes most about her role, Alice went on to say, “I was really surprised how diverse the claims were in the Road Traffic Department. You very much have to think on your feet all the time and adapt your knowledge to each different scenario. Also, I love how rewarding it feels to help an injured client receive the compensation they deserve.”

Alice understands her client’s needs and feelings when taking on a case as she has previous experience with clients through Pro Bono projects, Alice explains, “I feel as though I can quickly build a rapport and trust with clients, and make them feel at ease in this stressful time.” Alice appreciates that the claim process for a client can be very daunting and endeavours to make sure all her clients understand the entire process from the outset of their claim.

Before joining the firm Alice obtained a First-Class Honours in LLB with criminology from the University of Manchester, she highlights, “I was absolutely delighted and was so glad that all my long nights in the library finally paid off.”

Kinga Izydorczyk is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accidents department at Express Solicitors. Kinga initially joined the firm in January 2020 and her role involves assisting five Solicitors on a daily basis.

Kinga’s role involves working on a variety of cases which she finds very exciting as each case bring new challenges to look forward to and no two days are the same.

Kinga believes it is important to build a strong relationship with each client. Kinga tries to make sure that our clients are always well informed about their cases and reassures them we are always there to help them.

Express Solicitors have provided an opportunity for Kinga to develop as a professional and improve her skills. Working for a great firm like Express Solicitors helped Kinga develop her confidence and communication skills.

Before joining Express Solicitors, Kinga obtained a Law degree at BPP University. Kinga has carried on studying at BPP University in order to obtain her LLM LPC.

Michael is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accidents department. He graduated with a degree in Law from Staffordshire University before completing the LPC at the University of Law in Manchester.

Having originally joined Express Solicitors in November 2013, thereafter completing his training contract and qualified as a Solicitor with the firm in 2017.

Michael returns to Express Solicitors in 2023 bringing with him a wide and varied expertise across the spectrum of personal injury matters relating to Employer’s Liability, Public Liability, Occupiers Liability, Road Traffic Accidents and CICA claims.

With his experience in Road Traffic Accidents, Michael has represented claimants across the breadth of severity up to and including those who have unfortunately suffered brain injury and amputations, with specialist interest in accidents involving vulnerable road users such as cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.

In his free time, Michael enjoys keeping active and can often be found mountain biking or otherwise spending quality time with friends and family. Michael also spends as much time as possible volunteering for various charities around Greater Manchester.

Jake Cullen is a Solicitor in the road traffic accident department. After completing his law degree, Jake began his legal career at a small personal injury practice in 2016 before joining Express Solicitors in 2021 and completing his training contract with the firm.

Throughout Jake’s career he has worked on a wide variety of cases, from representing professional footballers out of action with whiplash injuries, to helping cyclists recover compensation for suffering fractures to their skull.

Claims can often come with an array of challenges such as liability and causation disputes or complex procedural arguments but Jake’s work ethic and eye for detail enables him to maximise the evidence available to him give his client’s the best chance of success. Jake enjoys applying his expertise when it comes to the tactics and strategy of running a case, he enjoys using the finer details of the civil procedure rules to his advantage during litigation.

Jake is known to build strong rapport with his clients: “As a solicitor, clients put their trust in you to be their gateway to justice and it is important they know you are working hard to ensure their case has a successful outcome. There is nothing more satisfying than picking up the phone to a long-time client who has confided in you for duration of their case to tell them we have been able to agree an amount of compensation for them, particularly where the client has been financially burdened as a result of the accident and we have been able to recover their losses which will allow them to rebuild their life.

Zoe Moore is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEX) working as part of the team in the Road Traffic Accident department. Zoe joined the firm in June of this year.

Zoe has over 25 years’ of experience in acting for Claimants specialising in Road Traffic Accidents in the Fast Track. Zoe has additionally represented all types of Claimants including drivers, passengers, children, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.

Zoe has experience in dealing with credit hire cases, dealing with cases where liability and causation are in dispute, low velocity impact cases and cases against the Motor Insurers Bureau where at fault drivers are either untraced or uninsured.

Outside of work Zoe enjoys spending time with her family and horses which takes up most her evenings and weekends.

Roz Bowers is a Senior Litigation Executive in the Road Traffic Accident department at Express Solicitors, having joined the firm in February 2020.

Roz specialises in Personal Injury, predominantly fast track matters arising from Road Traffic Accidents.

When asked what she likes most about her role, Roz commented, “Building up a good relationship with client’s and team members alike to secure the best possible settlement for clients. Friendly work environment and being part of a good team.”

Roz has over 20 years’ experience in the industry, starting as an office junior back in 1997 and progressing to a litigation Fee Earner in 2009.

Anthony is a Senior Litigation Executive in the RTA Department having joined Express Solicitors in November 2020.

He is an aggressive Litigator with over 15 years’ experience in dealing with personal injury claims arising from road traffic accidents with a caseload which consists of predominantly fast-track and also multi-track cases including vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

Anthony’s areas of specialty include road traffic accidents, credit hire, claims against the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) and housing disrepair claims.

He appreciates how overwhelming the legal process of pursuing a personal injury claim can be and the stresses and strains that an injury can cause physically, emotionally and financially. Anthony firmly believes it is of the utmost importance his clients feels at ease from the outset so they know they’re in a safe pair of hands!

Anthony enjoys the interaction with clients and strives to exceed their expectations. He firmly believes the best compliment he can get is when clients return following subsequent accidents or his services are recommended to their family or friends.

Outside of work, Anthony is an avid supporter of Liverpool FC and keen golfer.

Steven is Senior Litigation Executive working in the Road Traffic Accident Department.

Steven has over 25 years experience in this field and over this period has acted for clients who have suffered a wide variety of injuries ranging from modest whiplash through to catastrophic brain injuries.

He prides himself on his ability to secure the very highest level of compensation for clients in all matters from fast track to multi million pound multi track claims.

Steven has successfully lead several high profile cases acting for international sportsmen and has also assisted on cases which have progressed through the Court of Appeal to the House of Lords.

Steven has vast experience in all aspects of Road Traffic Accidents including motorcycle and pedestrian claims and those brought against uninsured or untraced drivers.

In addition he has also acted for many clients in other areas such as accidents at work, claims against local authorities and medical / clinical negligence claims.

Steve passionately believes that every claim and every client is equally important regardless of the value claim and as such enjoys building strong relationships with his clients.

Outside of work Steven enjoys spending time with his family and playing as much golf as possible.

Stacey Ellams is a Senior Legal Executive in the Road Traffic Accident department at Express Solicitors, having joined the firm in May 2022. Stacey has a LLB (Hons) degree from Manchester Metropolitan Universality and is currently in the process of becoming a Chartered Legal Executive via CILEX apprentice qualification.

Stacey has worked within the legal sector for over 6 years focusing on Personal Injury claims for Claimant for the last 5 years.

She has represented a variety of people during this time and aims to keep her Client’s well informed throughout the process and to achieve the best outcome possible for their claims. Stacey is looking forward to developing her knowledge and skills through her role as Express Solicitors.

Mark is a very experienced Litigation Executive with over 25 years experience. He has represented people who have been involved in all types of accidents and who have sustained injury from a relatively minor whiplash to the most significant and life changing accidents. He has represented numerous families where the accident has caused a fatality including representing a family at a coroners inquest.

Mark joined Express Solicitors in 2022 and is a member of the highly experienced road traffic accident team.

He has a particular interest in the more complicated accidents with complex liability issues. Mark gains considerable satisfaction in assisting an injured person all the way through to the successful conclusion of their claim whether that is by means of negotiation or taking the matter to trial.

Andrew is a Senior Litigation Executive working in the Road Traffic Accident Department having joined the firm in August 2022.

Andrew graduated with a law degree from Newcastle University in 2009. After initially working for a small firm dealing with a wide variety of areas of law, he has specialised in Road Traffic Accident claims since 2015.

Andrew has recently specialised in assisting innocent clients who have had accusations of fraud or exaggeration made against them. He is keenly aware of the stress that legitimate clients who have been innocently injured go through and he will always provide honest and clear advice about how to progress their claims and achieve the best settlements for his clients.

Andrew always fights for the best outcomes for his clients and has significant experience of pursuing claims all the way through to trial where all other options have been exhausted.

Michael Clare is a Senior Litigation Executive working within the Road Traffic Accident department.

Michael graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2015 with a 2:1 degree in Law with Business Studies.

Michael has over 6 years’ experience in dealing with Road Traffic Accident claims. He has managed a variety of cases, predominantly personal injury fast track work. He has also worked closely with well-known insurers, recovering losses on their behalf as well as providing formal legal advice surrounding Road Traffic collisions.

Outside of work, Michael is a keen sportsperson. He plays football regularly, as well as enjoying golf and snooker (although admits drastic improvements needed at both). Michael also goes to the gym a few times a week.

Sara Da Silva is a Senior Litigation Executive in the Road Traffic Accident Department. Sara has 23 years’ experience in all areas of Personal Injury claims, she started as an Office Junior in 1998 and has progressed to a Litigation Fee Earner over the years.

Sara specialises in Personal Injury matters arising from Road Traffic Accidents which involve building good relationships with clients from the outset and getting the results they deserve following what can be a distressing time. Sara has an outstanding record with causation claims where there are allegations of fraud, and has good relationships with all clients keeping them updated along the way.

In her spare time, Sara likes spending time with her family

Ashleigh is a Senior Litigator in the RTA department having joined Express solicitors in September 2023.

She is an aggressive Litigator with over 6 years’ experience in dealing with personal injury claims arising from road traffic accidents with a caseload which consists of predominantly Fast Track.

Ashleigh’s areas of speciality include road traffic accidents and credit hire claims.

Ashleigh understands how stressful a claim can be for her clients and thrives on ensuring that the claims progress as smoothly and quicky as possible, always focusing on obtaining the right result.

In addition, she believes that every claim and every client is equally important regardless the value of the claim and as such enjoys building strong relationships with her clients.

Calum is a Trainee Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department at Express Solicitors. He graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2019 and completed the LPC with a Master of Laws at the University of Law in 2020, before joining the firm.

Since joining Express Solicitors in 2020, Calum has developed his knowledge of the road traffic accident litigation process and has gained valuable experience by assisting on high valued claims at all stages. He now deals with claims in the Ministry of Justice portal process, as well as cases involving disputes in liability and causation.

Calum maintains a good relationship with his clients, by providing them with regular updates on the progression of their claims. He believes it is essential for his clients to understand exactly what the current position is of their claim. Calum is passionate about achieving the best result for his clients and ensures that all tasks are executed efficiently, in order for his clients to be successful.

Shani embarked on her journey into law by studying International Law at Nottingham Trent University, where she graduated with LLB honours in 2021. Her career with Express Solicitors began in November of the same year.

Since joining the firm, Shani has immersed herself in the intricacies of the litigation process, gaining invaluable experience along the way. She emphasizes the importance of staying abreast of changes in the legal landscape and appreciates the firm’s commitment to providing continuous on-the-job training and updates.

Working alongside a supportive team at Express, Shani thrives in an environment characterized by positivity and a shared dedication to client success. She prioritizes clear communication with clients, ensuring they are kept informed every step of the way. Building rapport is a cornerstone of her approach, as she believes that a collaborative relationship with clients fosters a shared understanding of their goals and a collective pursuit of justice. Shani’s commitment to her work and her clients exemplifies her dedication to making a meaningful impact in the legal profession.

Sean Tonna is a Trainee Solicitor in our Road Traffic Accidents Department.

Sean immigrated to the UK from Canada in 2018 when he attended the University of Dundee to complete his LLB in English Law. Previously, Sean completed an Undergraduate in Psychology at Ryerson University (now the Metropolitan University of Toronto) and his Masters in Theological Studies at the University of Toronto, specialising primarily in Catholicism in World War II. Sean decided to make the shift to practicing law due to his desire to help disadvantaged people.

Outside of academia, Sean completed a three-month internship at the People for Change Foundation Malta, a non-for-profit that advocates for the rights of minority groups in Malta. Sean worked at identifying areas of policy, case law to draft recommendations for amendments to Malta’s constitution. Other projects included an analysis of Malta progression towards its 2050 UN Goals and migrant integration (i.e. language lessons) initiatives.

Sean is a diligent worker with an excellent work ethic, who dedicates a lot of his time to ensuring that the client gets a favourable result.

Sean’s favourite quote comes from ancient Roman philosopher Virgil “Per Aspera Ad Astra”, translating to “From Hardship to the Stars”. Without hard work and dedication no one can succeed in life or their career.

Davina is a Trainee Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department. Davina graduated from the University of Chester in 2019 with a BSc in Criminology and then graduated from Birmingham City University In 2021 with a Graduate Diploma in Law and a Master of Professional Law. Davina then joined Express Solicitors in September 2021 as a Litigation Assistant and then got promoted to a Litigation Executive in March 2022, particularly dealing with Infant road traffic accident claims and the Infant Approval Hearing process.

When asked what she most enjoys about working at Express Solicitors, Davina answered: ‘I work within a great, supportive team, who support one another and push each other to be the best they can be, which I think is really important and I am glad to be a part of such a team’.

The litigation process can be confusing and intimating for those unfamiliar with it, and I always try to bear this in mind every time I make or answer a telephone call or draft a letter. I try to make sure that clients and litigation friends fully understand what is happening with their claims and treat every client with care and ensure all their needs and expectations are met.

Ghosia Ismail is a Trainee Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident Department, having joined Express Solicitors as a Litigation Assistant in January 2021. She completed her LLB at Manchester Metropolitan University and completed her Legal Practice Course achieving a distinction at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Ghosia has gained valuable experience in the litigation process during her time assisting three senior solicitors including the head of department on both low and high value cases. Ghosia is especially attentive on dealing with client queries. Ghosia understands the legal process can be quite daunting and always does her best to ensure communication with clients is simple and easy to understand.

When asked what she enjoys most about her role at Express Solicitors, Ghosia answered, “I work in an amazing department, where everyone is always happy to help. It is a gratifying experience to accomplish justice and compensation for a client that has suffered from injuries as an innocent party”.

Antonia Papastefanou-Shitta is a Trainee Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department; Antonia graduated from Lancaster University in 2018 with a BA in Law and completed her LPC and LLM at the University of Law in 2020 before joining the team at Express.

When asked what she enjoys most about her role at Express Solicitors, Antonia answered: “It is extremely rewarding to see that the actions which we take in litigation here at Express have a significant impact on a client’s life and the lives of their family. Being able to secure the outcome that the client deserves and knowing that I have played a part in changing their life for the better is a great feeling.

“I feel incredibly lucky to work alongside lawyers with a plethora of knowledge here at Express. I really enjoy being part of such a fantastic team at Express. I believe that we provide the best advice and service to our clients to achieve the most outstanding results.”

Daniyaal Malik is a Trainee Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident’s department, having joined Express Solicitors in 2022 assisting a Partner within the same department.

Daniyaal completed his undergraduate Law degree at the University of Central Lancashire in 2020 and having achieved his LLB with honours, went on to complete the LPC with LLM at the same university in 2021 where he achieved a merit.

Since joining Express Solicitors, Daniyaal has further developed his knowledge of the litigation process involved in road traffic accidents and has obtained beneficial experience assisting on a mixed range of fast track, multi-track and small claims.

Daniyaal prides himself upon exceptional client care, ensuring regular updates are provided to clients and ensuring that communication with clients is done in a simple and easy to understand manner. Daniyaal is passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for his clients and making sure each and every task is carried out competently with attention to detail.

Daniyaal enjoys learning and is always up for a challenge, which he gets plenty of in his role within the department.

Katie is a Trainee Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accidents department, having joined Express Solicitors as a Litigation Assistant in April 2022. Katie has over 3 years’ experience working in Road Traffic Accident Personal Injury and has developed her skills and knowledge to bring a high level of service to every client.

Katie completed her undergraduate law degree at Newcastle University before completing her LPC coupled with a Masters in Legal Practice at the University of Law.

When asked what she enjoys most about her role at Express Solicitors, Katie answered “It is a rewarding and fulfilling job to know and see the change we bring to people’s lives every day. Ensuring the best outcome for clients is a great feeling and being able to bring some joy to them after a traumatic experience is a real privilege.”

Aimee-Louise McLoughlin is a Trainee Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department. Aimee completed her Law Degree at the University of Salford in 2022 and started at Express at the same time.
During her time at University, Aimee worked as a carer for adults with Learning difficulties, dementia, paraplegia from the result of accident and also palliative care work. This has really shaped the way that she works as she understand the life changing injuries that can occur from accidents and the level of care required in the aftermath.

Aimee takes pride in her work and wants to ensure that the client feels fully understood and has a clear understanding of the legal process. Her caring nature makes her approachable to clients and allows her to help them deal with litigation whilst dealing with their recovery.

Kieran graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2022 with a LLB Law degree. He started at Express Solicitor’s in January 2023 as a litigation assistant in the Road Traffic Accident department under Head of Technical RTA claims, Rachel Flannigan’s.

Kieran works on her caseload, which is mainly multitrack value cases involving vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists. These cases often hinge on the issue of causation which Kieran is specially equip to tackle, having conducted legal research in this area. and He has assisted with six figure settlements, ensuring the file is best placed and counsel is fully briefed to secure maximum damages for clients who he assists in representing. He is a trusted point of contact for clients and has particular skillset to build a strong rapport that can enable a client to share details of a truly traumatic experience.

Kieran started his training contract in October 2023 in preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Introduced in 2021, this is now the unified method for qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales. Kieran is at university on Mondays to study for his exams. The skills and knowledge learnt during his studies has helped Kieran develop and hone his skillset as a young lawyer, to the benefit of the clients he deals with on a day-to-day basis.

Naz Mariwan is a Trainee Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident department and is part of the Small Claims Team. Naz feels that working in the personal injury sector is very rewarding because she can take the right initiative for clients who really need the support and advice to help them recover from their accident.

Naz is passionate about getting to know her clients and explaining the legal matter in which enables her to know what is important to them and how to get justice.

“Every day is different, and it is a constant adventure. I love the challenge of coming in everyday and knowing that there are no 2 cases that are the same.”

Martine Egas is a Trainee Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accident Department. After a bachelor’s degree in business and hospitality management and 15 years working in the hotel branch, she completed her Graduate Diploma in Law in 2022.

Customer care is one of her biggest priorities and getting the best results for them. She is passionate about her work and her background in hospitality gives her an advantage in anticipating clients’ needs and supporting clients where they expect it the most.

‘I love my job, especially because the team I work in, is very supportive. Everyone is always there to help me achieve my goals and to support me whenever I am in doubt’.

From a very young age Antigoni always had an interest in the concept of right and wrong. Her first legal internship in Cyprus, she had to choose to focus her time there in reading Prisoner’s Right in Correction facilities in Cyprus and Greece.

Antigoni moved from Cyprus to Sheffield in 2017 to study LLB in Law. Since graduating from University of Sheffield in 2020 she has developed a love for Human Rights and personal injury specifically in Clinical Negligence and Road Traffic Accidents. She is currently in the process of completing her LPC/LLM which will allow her to progress her career in the field of Law.

She was offered the opportunity to work for Express Solicitors in their Road Traffic Accident Department so moved from Sheffield to Manchester overnight! She was taken back by how diverse working here is and not only that, everyone is so welcome and helpful that she enjoys her days in the office.

Coming from a hospitality role she loves that we have an opportunity to engage with clients on a daily basis, building rapport with clients are one of the most rewarding feelings besides settling.

Amy Cooper is a Litigation Executive working within the Road Traffic Accident department.

Amy graduated from Edge Hill University in 2017 with a First Class Honours in Law.

Amy has 4 years’ experience in dealing with Road Traffic Accident claims and manages a variety of cases, predominately personal injury fast track work.

Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her daughter.

Zaynab Hussain is a Litigation Executive in the Road Traffic Accident department and is part of the Infant Approval Hearing team. Zaynab graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2021 in Law with Criminology. Zaynab also completed her LLM at the University of Law in 2022 before joining the team at Express.

When asked what she enjoys most about working at Express Solicitors, Zaynab answered: ‘I work within an amazing and supportive team that help one another when necessary and are always there to motivate and encourage us to work to the best of our abilities. In a team like this I can reach my full potential’

Zainab Bashir graduated from the University of Law and is currently on the way to complete her LPC with LLM at the same university.

Zainab began as a Litigation Assistant and has now progressed to managing her own files in the Small Claims Team department. This has been an interesting journey for Zainab as she has firstly gained an insight into managing high value cases and has now progressed to manage her own files through working on low value cases. Zainab particularly found it interesting to see how the 2021 Reforms came into effect and how it ensures that effective cases are dealt with only.

When asked about what she enjoys the most about working at Express Solicitors, Zainab answered: “It is extremely rewarding to work for such a firm that has significant expertise in personal injury claims and have worked in implementing this to impact the lives of our clients.”

Luqman Hussain is a Litigation Executive in the Road Traffic Accidents department and is part of the Small Claims Team.

Luqman graduated from the University of Central Lancashire in 2020 with a BA in Law and completed his LPC and LLM at the same University in 2021.

Luqman has extensive experience in Personal Injury Law. He prides himself on building and maintaining a strong rapport with his clients clearly explaining each step of the process, so they are fully aware of where their claim is up to and what the next steps are.

Outside of work, Luqman enjoys travelling and working out at the gym.

Agatha is a Litigation Executive in the Road Traffic Accident department at Express Solicitors. She graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in June 2020 and also completed the LPC with Masters at the University of Law in December 2021.

Agatha Joined Express Solicitors in January 2022 and began in the New Clients Team taking initial instructions from potential clients. She was then promoted to Litigation Assistant in September 2022 supporting 3 Solicitors on a daily basis before becoming a fee earner in November 2023.

Agatha is empathetic to injured clients and strives to understand the impact their accident had on their life ensuring nothing has been missed.  Agatha forms good relationships with her clients maintaining good rapport throughout the difficult litigation process to the eventual successful outcome.