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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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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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Nick Silverthorn

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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Raana Lowery and Princess Anne

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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Express Solicitors Group increases turnover to £21m

Manchester-based personal injury law firm, Express Solicitors, has announced its best ever financial results, with group turnover reaching £21,004,530.

Exceptional circumstances: an escape from fixed costs?

Claimants solicitors are well accustomed to the fixed costs regime as set out in Section 45 Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (CPR). The recent ruling in Hislop v Perde & Kaur v Committee of Ramgarhia Board Leicester [2018] EWCA Civ 1726 confirms that a Claimant cannot escape fixed costs purely by the late acceptance of a Part 36 offer by the Defendant.

Vicarious liability in the UK following Cox and Mohamud

Earlier this year the issue of vicarious liability made its way to the Supreme Court in the cases of Cox v Ministry of Justice and Mohamud v WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC, leading to an increase in the scope of what employee activities their employers can be found liable for.

Express Solicitors is proud to join the ethical marketing charter

Express Solicitors has signed up as a signatory to support the Ethical Marketing Charter in a bid to help stamp out poor marketing practices within the legal sector.

Key courtroom etiquette

Being in a courtroom isn’t a pleasant for anyone, regardless of whether you’re a witness, defendant, member of the jury or the claimant – although, obviously it’s more unpleasant for the defendant.

Why do we continually have a problem with elderly care in hospitals and care institutions?

Elderly care has been the subject of considerable focus in the last few years from both the Care Quality Commission and the press.