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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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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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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 shortlisted for the Modern Law Awards

We’re incredibly proud of our EDI Network and all our charity work we do so we’re thrilled to be recognised for both those areas in this year’s Modern Law Awards!

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The perils of social media when pursuing a damages claim

Jon Andrews, Partner in our Employers’ Liability team, has written a feature for Solicitors Journal exploring the damage social media can cause while a case is ongoing.

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Can I make a claim if I’ve slipped on ice and hurt myself?

Omayma Rwifa, one of our specialist lawyers from our Occupiers’ and Public Liability team, has shared everything you need to know if you were to slip on ice and hurt yourself.

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Express helps man win settlement against razor company

Express Solicitors has helped a gardener win an out-of-court settlement against one of the world’s leading razor manufacturers.

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Express helps hairdresser who tripped over a paving stone

Express Solicitors are supporting a hairdresser who was left looking like she had ‘been in a fight with Mike Tyson’ after she tripped in the street.

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Express Solicitors receives royal award for training graduates

Express Solicitors tops off a successful 2024 by becoming the first law firm to be a recipient of The Princess Royal Training Award for its graduate training programme.

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Express Solicitors in top 15 best UK law firms list

Express Solicitors has made further strides in various ‘Best Companies’ categories.

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What to do if you run into bed bugs this summer

7 August 2024

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

4 August 2024

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

27 July 2024

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

25 July 2024

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 lined up by the side of a path

E-scooters and the law

22 July 2024

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

9 July 2024

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

18 June 2024

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

10 June 2024

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

19 April 2024

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

19 April 2024

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

15 April 2024

“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

26 March 2024

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 […]

Express up for Law Firm of the Year

25 March 2024

Express has been shortlisted in the ‘Law Firm of the Year’ category at the Modern Claims Awards 2024! Our entry showcased the amazing year we’ve had at Express, advancing 12 places in the Lawyer Top 100 Law Firm to #80, moving to our new HQ in South Manchester, updating our brand, acquiring two other South […]

Day in the life: An insight into my first sitting as a magistrate.

21 March 2024

Louise began her legal journey at the University of Central Lancashire, where she obtained a Master of Laws (LLM). She went on to become a solicitor and complete her LPC at Liverpool John Moores University. Throughout the past two decades, she has specialised in costs and Personal Injury litigation, gaining extensive experience advising on a […]

Express Solicitors continues its support of The Maggie Oliver Foundation

6 March 2024

Express Solicitors is proud to have renewed its partnership with The Maggie Oliver Foundation (TMOF) for a further year, marking the occasion with another donation. TMOF was founded by detective-turned-whistle-blower Maggie Oliver who exposed the Rochdale grooming scandal. The foundation supports survivors of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation. We are honoured to support TMOF’s life-changing […]

The role of a professional deputy in a clinical negligence case

29 February 2024

Nicole James-Julio, Trainee Solicitor in Clinical Negligence, has written an article on ‘The role of a professional deputy in a clinical negligence case’ for Legal Futures. Nicole discusses the vast and complex responsibilities of a professional deputy and the kind of assistance a Claimant may need in this kind of situation. She also explores the […]

Express continues bold growth strategy with new director and additions to senior team

29 February 2024

Personal injury law firm Express Solicitors is continuing to bolster its senior team by appointing Charles Layfield as its Chairman Non-Executive Director. Charles has been tasked with readying the firm for the next series of business growth and brings with him a wealth of experience from his various director roles in the legal, insurance and connected sectors. […]

Express solicitor reacts to verdict on trampoline park injuries

27 February 2024

Former Flip Out Chester owners David Shuttleworth and Matthew Melling were given a fine of just over £6,000 each – despite 11 people breaking their backs in a seven-week period at their trampoline park while they were in charge. They also were ordered to pay £60,000 costs between them and carry out 250 hours community […]

David Dean discusses CRPS for Legal Futures

10 February 2024

David Dean, Senior Associate Solicitor at Express Solicitors, has contributed an article for Legal Futures to raise awareness about pain conditions in personal injury and clinical negligence. In this blog, David highlights the complexities of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in a both a medical and legal context. David touches upon the diagnostic criteria for […]

Pensioner left in coma following e-bike collision

5 February 2024

Margaret Scaldwell, 70, was left with a broken spine and lost all of her teeth when hit by an e-bike capable of 55mph. The accident occurred when Margaret was crossing the road in Wigan and two men speeding on an e-bike ploughed into her, causing life-changing injuries. Margaret was put into a medically-induced coma. The […]