The Personal Injury Awards, in association with FCIR, were delighted to crown the winners last Thursday at the prestigious black tie ceremony.
Hosted at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate, head judge Trevor Stirling introduced the night. Comedian Maisie Adam then brought the house down with her set, before the awards kicked off.
The full list of winners is below, with comments from the judges as to why they won.
Congratulations to everyone!
Thank you again to our sponsors Active Care Group, Allianz, Anthony Gold, ARAG, CL MediCall Aid, Financial & Legal, FCIR, Frenkel Topping, Ignite Specialty Risk, Paladin Group, Premex, and Speed Medical.
2024 winners
Barrister’s Chambers of the Year: Parklane Plowden Chambers
The judges were impressed with this company’s commitment to continuous professional development. They also really like this company’s engagement with equity, diversity and inclusion and social mobility.
Best ESG Campaign: Farrar’s Building
This entry stood out because of the focus on the accessibility of courts, as well as the entirety of their strength and depth with regards to the disability agenda. This campaign will have positive effects on the entire industry.
Case Funding Provider of the Year: ARAG Legal Services
The judges were impressed with this company because they’re extending their advanced programme beyond clinical negligence, meaning it’s having a much more holistic benefit on a wider range of people.
Catastrophic Injury Lawyer of the Year, sponsored by Active Care Group: Neil Somerville from Bike Assist Legal
This entry stood out because the winner is a biker themself and so understands well their clients. They also travel to clients to make their lives easier. They always focus first on rehab, making sure the client is entirely happy.
Catastrophic Injury Team of the Year, sponsored