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Express Solicitors continues growth trajectory with second acquisition of the year
29 April 2025Top 100 personal injury law firm Express Solicitors has finalised another acquisition with the purchase of fellow Manchester-based firm Graham Coffey & Co. Graham Coffey & Co was set up in 2000, the same year as Express, and now, with Graham Coffey retiring from the practice, the two other main partners and all staff will […]
When to Claim: Time Frame For Claiming Compensation After A Work Accident
28 April 2025If the worst has happened and you’ve been injured in an accident at work, claiming compensation can help cover medical costs, lost wages and other expenses. However, knowing how long after an accident at work you can claim is important for a successful claim. Missing the deadline could mean losing your right to compensation. In […]
Express kicks off a series of deals by acquiring data and cyber crime law firm
23 April 2025Top 100 law firm Express Solicitors is continuing its ambitious growth plans confirming its first acquisition of 2025. The personal injury law firm has snapped up Liverpool-based HNK Solicitors, a firm that handles civil liberties, data breach, cyber crime and criminal injury claims. HNK Partners Brian Higgs and Craig Newton will join Express as part […]
How is Fault Decided After a Car Accident in the UK?
22 April 2025Car accidents can be stressful and overwhelming, especially if you’ve suffered a personal injury. One of the most important aspects of the claims process is determining who is at fault, as this affects insurance payouts and compensation claims. When it comes to car accident fault determination rules, UK law takes negligence, duty of care and […]
How a Good Personal Injury Solicitor Can Make All the Difference
3 April 2025Personal injury claims are often complex and emotionally taxing. Whether you’ve been injured in a road traffic accident, suffered a fall, or been harmed due to clinical negligence, navigating the legal process can be overwhelming. One of the most crucial decisions that can be made during this time is appointing a solicitor to handle the […]
Motorcycle Accident Claims: Your Essential Guide
1 April 2025Motorbikes are hugely popular in the UK, with over 1.4 million people riding regularly. Despite making up less than 3% of road traffic, motorcyclists account for a disproportionately high number of serious injuries and fatalities. This is why it is so important to take extra precautions to stay safe and to know what steps to […]
Express Solicitors welcomes new senior clinical negligence solicitor
26 March 2025Express Solicitors has strengthened its clinical negligence team with the appointment of Tanzeela Aslam as Partner and deputy head of the department. Qualified as both a solicitor and a barrister, Tanzeela joins Express from fellow Manchester-based personal injury firm Thompsons Solicitors. She specialises in birth injury claims, particularly cerebral palsy cases, but has acted across […]
Express Solicitors readies itself for further growth
26 March 2025Express Solicitors has released its statutory accounts for 2024 as it continues to push its aggressive growth strategy and line up more acquisitions. Turnover has been on the up for the past few years. The firm announced a £42.5 million turnover in its statutory accounts for 2023 and for year ending August 2024, they show […]
My Training Contract – Kate Hall
19 March 2025My Journey at Express Solicitors: From Graduate Scheme to Trainee Solicitor Prior to joining Express Solicitors, I had recently completed my LPC exams at Nottingham Trent University while finalising my dissertation. During this time, I worked part-time in hospitality and explored my career options. That’s when I discovered the Express Solicitors Graduate Scheme; an opportunity […]
Why expert evidence is vital for amputee clients
18 March 2025Max Cosstick, Associate in our Clinical Negligence department, wrote an article for the November issue of PI Focus explaining how expert evidence is key to securing the best rehabilitation outcome for amputee clients. Read more: PI Focus (November 2024) Max Cosstick explores how expert evidence is key to helping amputee clients. If you have been […]
Construction worker awarded £285,000 after misdiagnosis leads to amputation
17 March 2025Express Solicitors has supported a dad who had to have four toes amputated after his GP misdiagnosed his infection as athlete’s foot. Michael Jones visited his doctor numerous times after noticing a black rash around his feet, but on each visit, his concerns were dismissed. Eventually, he was referred to the hospital and was diagnosed […]
Cycling Accident Claims: Your Essential Guide
11 March 2025Cycling is an excellent way to stay active and commute sustainably, but accidents can happen. In this blog we will set out the steps you should take to prevent accidents, explains what to do if you are involved in a crash and answers common questions frequently asked by cyclists when making a claim. 5 Tips […]
International Women’s Day
8 March 2025International Women’s Day At our International Women’s Day event this week, we were able to listen to some inspiring stories from our colleagues Rebecca Adams and Rael Millington, alongside guest speakers Catherine Brown, Laura Riley from Mums In Need and Yasmin Khan from the Halo Project. Their insights and experiences were truly powerful, making the day both meaningful and thought-provoking. We also created a video which […]
Our diversity and inclusion work achieves a high commendation
7 March 2025Our EDI Network has been honoured at this year’s Modern Law Awards with a Highly Commended accolade in the Diversity & Inclusion category. To find out what makes our EDI Network so brilliant, watch the video below to see some of the amazing initiatives that were championed last year. We were also shortlisted in the […]
International Stand Up To Bullying Day
27 February 2025International Stand Up To Bullying Day Our team at Express Solicitors wore pink for International Stand Up to Bullying Day, inspired by the 2007 movement when students in Canada took a stand against bullying by wearing pink in solidarity. We also hosted a lunch and sent out a newsletter with information on how to prevent […]
Appeal success after judge rules that medical evidence did not establish causation
25 February 2025Ebony Hornby, a solicitor in our Employers’ Liability department, has written an article for Solicitors Journal about a case in which a judge overturned a decision to strike out the claimant’s injury claim. The initial ruling came after the claimant was denied permission to rely on medical evidence, despite the defendant having fully admitted liability. Read […]
Non-Legal Careers at Express: Turning my passion into a career…
17 February 2025What was your professional background prior to joining Express? I was a chef for 11 years. I’d always been a ‘tech nerd’ in my own time, building PCs and generally being the person who friends and family came to for tech-related issues. Why did you decide on a career change? When covid hit and restaurants […]
RBS doubles credit support as Express plans for further growth
14 February 2025Express Solicitors has had its revolving credit agreement with The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) renewed and doubled, so it’s now worth £16m. The funding will allow the firm to continue its ambitious growth and acquisition strategy throughout 2025 and beyond. It will also make funds available for increased marketing spend and the recruitment of […]
Injured on the Slopes? Your Guide to Ski Accident Claims
14 February 2025Millions of Brits hit the slopes each year and recent reports show that participation is returning to pre-pandemic levels. While it is great that more people are enjoying winter sports, skiing remains an ‘extreme sport’ with a higher level of risk than many others. If the worst happens and you or a family member are […]
Mum-of-two awarded £95,000 after being run down by a moped
4 February 2025Express Solicitors has helped a mum-of-two obtain a life-changing settlement after she was injured by a moped on a pedestrian crossing. As a result of the accident, Loraine White sustained broken ribs and fractured her right knee, which required immediate surgery. Loraine was further devastated when the driver was found not guilty after he told […]
Chloe Turner: Getting a Training Contract
4 February 2025At Express Solicitors, we pride ourselves on nurturing talent and providing real hands-on experience for aspiring legal professionals. Chloe’s journey is a testament to how our structured training and supportive environment help young lawyers thrive. Chloe joined Express Solicitors through our Graduate Scheme, which seeks newly graduated professionals with law or business degrees. The scheme […]