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Express Solicitors continues growth trajectory with second acquisition of the year

Express Solicitors has finalised another acquisition with the purchase of fellow Manchester-based firm Graham Coffey & Co.

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Action for Brain Injury Week: On a Good Day – A Solicitor’s Perspective

This year, we are proud to support Action for Brain Injury Week, the annual initiative organised by the brain injury charity Headway.

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Express kicks off a series of deals by acquiring data and cyber crime law firm

Express Solicitors has snapped up Liverpool-based HNK Solicitors, a firm that handles civil liberties, data breach, cyber crime and criminal injury claims.

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Construction worker awarded £285,000 after toe amputation

Express Solicitors has supported a dad who had to have four toes amputated after his GP misdiagnosed his infection as athlete’s foot.

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Highly Commended in diversity and inclusion award

Our diversity and inclusion work achieves a high commendation

Our EDI Network has been honoured at this year’s Modern Law Awards with a Highly Commended accolade in the Diversity & Inclusion category.

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Mum-of-two awarded £95,000 after being run down by a moped

Express Solicitors has helped Loraine White obtain a life-changing settlement after she was injured by a moped on a pedestrian crossing.

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Law firm to hand hundreds of staff an extra week’s pay to ease cost of living crisis

2 September 2022

In November, we’re going to give a one-off payment equivalent to one week’s basic pay in a bid to ease the cost of living crisis. Chief Executive James Maxey explains: “This is to recognise the value of our fantastic people, to go some way towards helping with the sharp cost of living rises this year, […]

Firm offers a week’s pay to all as cost-of-living help

1 September 2022

Express Solicitors has responded differently to most firms, giving out one-off bonuses by linking payments to staff salaries. Read more about how we support our staff at The Law Gazette.

The Safest and Most Dangerous Places to Work in the UK

26 August 2022

New data from the Health and Safety Executive, analysed by our accident at work claims team has revealed the safest and most dangerous places to work in Great Britain. Plus, the impact of lockdowns on workplace injuries. Read more: BBN Times (November 20, 2022) The Safest and Most Dangerous Places to Work in the UK

The safest and most dangerous places to work in Great Britain

20 June 2022

Do you live in one of the safest or most dangerous places to work in Great Britain? From fatal to non-fatal injuries, the accident at work claims team at Express Solicitors has looked across the UK to find out.

What do long court delays mean for our clients?

2 June 2022

Long term underfunding of courts around the UK has led to irretrievable delays. We explore the impact this has made to our clients’ lives while they wait for their cases to be resolved.

Civil Court Delays Are Having Serious Impact

27 May 2022

We researched 8,500 fast-track and multi-track claims to get a clearer picture of the bottlenecks for civil justice in England and Wales. The wait time can vary anywhere from 377–456 days (15 months) for cases to complete the first CCMC. Read more: Insurance Edge (May […]

10 things you must do after an accident at work

5 April 2022

Have you been injured after an accident at work? Learn the key steps you should take to help your claim and how you can get a free, no obligation consultation.

Express Solicitors works with advisors on growth options

3 March 2022

In line with our goal to become a top-100 UK law firm, we have started working with advisors on growth options that include a domestic merger or a listing. While this is ongoing, we are pursuing inorganic growth primarily via acquiring bolt-on sized counterparts and by purchasing personal injury and medical negligence case workloads. For […]

Personal injury law firm predicts an increase in accidents and road rage following highway code changes

4 February 2022

Express Solicitors criticise the government for a lack of investment in publicity ahead of a launch of significant changes to the highway code that they predict could cause chaos on the roads.

RBS agrees £8m revolving credit agreement with Express Solicitors

25 January 2022

Express Solicitors has signed a revolving credit agreement with The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) worth £8m. The funding will support the firm and give it the flexibility to achieve its ambitious growth plans.

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

13 January 2022

In the UK around 850 women die each year of cervical cancer. Tragically, that is more than two per day. Additionally, over 220,000 women, and persons with a cervix, are diagnosed with cervical cell changes, each year in the UK.

Law Firms Purchased By Express Solicitors

25 November 2021

Law firms purchased by Express Solicitors. This page contains information for clients of law firms that we’ve purchased.

162 new employees at Express Solicitors during last 12 months including clinical negligence partner and in-house barrister

3 November 2021

Clinical Negligence Partner – Carol Brooks-Johnson and new in-house barrister Garreth Duggan have been appointed by Manchester-based personal injury law firm, Express Solicitors. The pair are just two of 162 new appointments made by the firm from September 2020 to August 2021.

Express Solicitors promotes 56 employees including six new partners

31 October 2021

Policy of bringing new talent through the ranks – promotions include three partners who started in new client team before being given training contracts

Express Solicitors Group turnover at record high of £31.3m

1 October 2021

Manchester-based personal injury law firm, Express Solicitors, has announced its best ever financial results, with group turnover up by 14% from last year to £31.3m.

Service by email – should the Civil Procedure Rules be changed?

12 November 2020

In 1971, over 47 years ago, a Mr Ray Tomlinson, computer engineer, sent the very first email. This was a test message to himself, which he sent to a computer that was placed right next to the computer he had used to send his message.

Using electronic signatures in Witness Statements.

12 November 2020

Solicitors have traditionally sought to obtain handwritten or ‘wet ink’ signatures from their Clients on Court documents in Personal Injury matters, particularly when preparing to serve documents such as Witness Statements and List of Documents.

Escaping Fixed Costs

12 November 2020

The extension of the RTA fixed costs regime and new claims portal process came into effect for employer’s liability and public liability claim in July 2013 and in one fell swoop changed the landscape in respect of the recovery of costs for the majority of claims with a value of up to £25,000.

How to run a successful Service User claim – A Claimant’s Perspective

12 November 2020

The Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims does not apply to service user claims and it states such claims for damages in relation to harm, abuse or neglect of or by children or vulnerable adults are exempt.

How to deal with surveillance evidence

12 November 2020

As a Claimant lawyer, the allegation of Fundamental Dishonesty or the use of surveillance by the Defendants has almost become a normal stage of pursuing a claim for personal injury.