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Express Solicitors readies itself for further growth

Express Solicitors has released its statutory accounts for 2024 as it continues to push its aggressive growth strategy and line up more acquisitions.



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Michael Jones

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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Crutches

Appeal success after claimant denied use of medical evidence

Ebony 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.



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RBS doubles credit support as Express plans for further growth

Express Solicitors has had its revolving credit agreement with The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) renewed and doubled, so it’s now worth £16m.



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Lorraine Brown

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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Chloe Turner: Getting a Training Contract

At 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.



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Express CEO joins the Lawyer Hot 100 2025 list

Express Solicitors CEO, James Maxey, has made his debut in The Lawyer Hot 100 2025 with the prestigious list highlighting the huge growth of the firm he set up nearly 25 years ago, its award-winning training scheme and the multiple acquisitions he’s driven.



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Trampoline

When safety falls short: trampoline park liability in focus

Adam Farrell, Partner in our Employers’ Liability team, has written an article for Solicitors Journal, discussing a landmark ruling which highlights the risks of foam pits and the limitations of compliance with industry standards.



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Express Solicitors makes further strides in the top 200 law firms

The Lawyer Top 200 UK Law Firms list is now live, and Express Solicitors has improved on its ranking once again, coming in at 70th, up 10 places from 80th place in 2023. Turnover has been on the up for the past few years and the latest figures for the year ending August 2024 showed […]

Express bucks PI sector trend with record results

Express Solicitors has smashed its own turnover target of £60m with its group turnover now coming in at £70.6m, up from £54m in 2023. Medical reporting agency Ontime Reports, part of the Express Group so part of the total, is up to £11.5m from £7.8m last year. Express Solicitors CEO, James Maxey said: “We set […]

Express Solicitors continues growth plans with multiple promotions

Express Solicitors has again confirmed its commitment to employee development with another round of promotions. As many as 68 staff members have been promoted at Express Solicitors across varying departments and Ontime Reports, part of the Express group, has seen 29 promotions. Express Solicitors CEO James Maxey said: “Express is continuing its upwards trajectory and […]

How a patient’s consent to treatment can impact the outcome of a case

Max Cosstick, an Associate in our Medical Negligence Department, has written an article for PI Focus discussing how a patient’s consent to medical treatment can affect the outcome of a case. This was raised following the outcomes of several cases which discovered that medical professionals failed to take reasonable care of their patients and obtain […]

Express CEO says claimants stuck in the UK civil justice system deserve better

The latest civil justice statistics show that the average time taken for small claims to go to trial was 50.6 weeks in the second quarter of the year, just two weeks less than the same period in 2023. Meanwhile, the time taken for multi/fast track claims to go to trial increased by 1.2 weeks on […]

Pothole Peril: Drivers dissatisfied with road conditions

A recent study conducted by the RAC revealed that drivers’ dissatisfaction regarding Britain’s local roads has reached unprecedented levels, with nearly 60% of motorists citing road maintenance as a major concern. Potholes can do costly damage to your car but are also dangerous to pedestrians. Jack Logan of Express Solicitors recalls one of his cases where his […]

From post room to solicitor

I first took an interest in law when I was in college as this was one of the options I studied and it was my law teacher who told me about the apprenticeship route. I loved the thought of being a legal professional and enjoyed studying the topic so I thought I would apply for […]

Nurse warns about the dangers of trampoline parks

Nurse Jodie Wright has warned about the dangers of visiting trampoline parks after snapping her leg in a foam pit. Jodie was visiting a Flip Out trampoline park in Preston with her partner and her partner’s daughter. After watching the safety video, she went to the part of the venue called ‘stepping stones’, which ends […]

What to do if you run into bed bugs this summer

With the Paris Olympics underway, and the Paralympics soon to start, the French capital is expected to have around 15 million visitors over the summer, according to NBC News. But rewind to late last year and you’ll remember the bed bug infestation in Paris which saw the bloodsucking insects even getting on to the Paris […]

Dad ‘lucky to be alive’ after horror crash on Top Gear track

Steve Walsh had been looking forward to a supercar driving experience day with his teenage son at Dunsfold Aerodrome – the test track that Top Gear is filmed on. After watching his son drive a Ferrari alongside an instructor on the purpose-built junior racing track, it was his turn to ride along in an Ariel […]

University student awarded ‘six-figure’ damages after horror motorbike crash

Maria Iglesias-Garcia was in her final year of university and aspired to be a teacher when, unfortunately, a car hit her boyfriend’s bike – which she was travelling on as a passenger. Maria said: “It drove straight out of a side road into me. There was no time to react. The impact threw me over […]

Laying new foundations for housing disrepair cases

Colin Wilkinson, Trainee Solicitor, Consumer Claims Litigation, has written a feature for Solicitors Journal discussing the housing disrepair case that could pave the way for significantly increased damages for tenants who live in a house unfit for habitation. Read more: Solicitors Journal (July 25, 2024) Laying new foundations for housing disrepair cases

E-scooters and the law

Adele Greenough, Partner – Client Care and Road Traffic Accidents, has spoken with Legal Futures about the laws for using e-scooters and what that means for anyone injured because of them. In the article, she breaks down the growing safety concerns and what needs to be done to reduce collisions involving e-scooters. Read more: Legal […]

The rise of beauty-based injury claims

While the area itself is interesting, people who are injured because of these procedures are particularly harmed when they go wrong. The whole industry relies on people being unhappy about part of themselves. Whether it be the natural ageing process, hair colour, hair growth or their weight, I’m sure all those reading could think of […]

Express helps fisherman after trawler hit his boat

Jake Davison and his friend were fishing off the East Sussex coast in January 2022 when they spotted a giant trawler heading towards them. He had a camera set up to record his expedition for his YouTube fishing channel, but instead, it captured the pair shouting at the trawlermen in an attempt to make their […]

Training the next generation lawyer

Drawing on my own experience, particularly in developing trainees, I hope this short article will offer guidance to fellow training professionals on how contemporary law firms can adapt and ultimately thrive in this new environment. A new work culture The most significant change over the past decade has been the shift in working culture. Traditionally, […]

Express helps motorcyclist ‘lucky to be alive’ after crash

Motorcyclist Callum Baldwin was severely injured when a van collided with him, throwing him from his motorbike. The collision was so forceful, the parked car he was thrown under lifted up and he suffered multiple injuries including a shattered jaw. Several of his teeth were fractured and bent out of shape and he bit straight […]

Express Wins Law Firm of the Year Award

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we’ve won Law Firm of the Year at the Modern Claims Awards. The prestigious event, hosted at the Rum Warehouse in Liverpool, was a celebration of the very best in our industry. Partners Adele Greenough and Carlos Lopez were delighted to collect the award on behalf of the entire team. This award marks […]

Express Wins Full Costs after Challenge in Court

“Despite our obvious disappointment for the client, we still achieved a remarkable result. It’s not every day you will see a judge award full costs in this manner. Credit goes to our team, who fought the case all the way.” Olivia Mayhew, Trainee Solicitor, Employers’ Liability The Case The case revolves around our client, a […]

Just a Small 50 Years in Law – Legal Futures

David Small, Solicitor and Partner in the Professional Support Department of Express Solicitors has had an impressive 50-year legal career. His principal role at Express is in training but he has a small caseload of personal injury cases. Today, at the age of 75, David enjoys his rewarding job at Express and still plays an […]