Solicitor
With over 30 years in high-value catastrophic personal injury litigation, Jan is a highly experienced litigation lawyer specialising in serious and catastrophic injury cases. His expertise spans various types of accidents, including road traffic collisions, accidents at work, public liability claims, clinical negligence, and professional negligence.
Education and Background:
Degree: Honours in Modern History, Birmingham University
Law Conversion: City of London
Family Legacy: Comes from a family of legal professionals, including solicitors and barristers
Professional Recognition:
Number 1 Lawyer: Recently awarded the status of Number 1 lawyer in personal injury by Chambers in their 2025 directory, a worldwide renowned legal directory, a very rare distinction.
Memberships:
- The Association Of Personal Injury Lawyers
- The Motor Accident Solicitors Association
- The Spinal Injuries Association
- The Law Society
- Long-term former member of the Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel
Cases settled in the Last Few Years:
- £4 million: Man in his 50s with a T5 spinal cord fracture from a head-on collision with a petrol tanker
- £1.2 million: Lady in her 40s with spinal injuries following a negligently administered epidural injection
- £1.1 million: Man in his 60s with brain damage, spinal, and lower limb injuries from a road traffic collision
- £5.2 million: Lady in her 30s with brain damage due to A&E’s failure to refer her for a brain scan after a minor bicycle accident
- £2.2 million: Homeless man in his 40s with brain injuries from a pedestrian accident
- £1.25 million: Professional golfer in his mid-20s who suffered a career-impacting foot injury in a road traffic collision
- £2.1 million: Financial director in his 50s with a mild brain injury affecting career progression
- £750,000: Lady in her 40s who suffered breast cancer due to a failure to diagnose Paget’s disease early in the NHS treatment process
Special Interests
Jan has a particular interest in brain injury and catastrophic injury cases including spinal cord injury and paralysis cases, supported by a niche network of experts. His has personal experience as an avid road cyclist who has endured both fault and no-fault accidents allowing him to empathise deeply with clients.
Approach
He maintains a hands-on approach, prioritising regular and clear communication through in-person visits and remote meetings. Jan values building strong relationships with clients and understands the importance of trust and detail in legal practice.
Expert Testimony
In complex cases, Jan strategically uses expert testimony. For example, he meticulously selected a professional golf employment expert and thoroughly scrutinised medical evidence in a settlement for a professional competitive tournament golfer. His dedication to detail and expert selection has proven successful in many challenging cases.
Motivation:
Jan’s enthusiasm for his work remains strong. He is motivated by a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by catastrophic injuries, bringing his extensive experience and passion to every case he handles.
Additional Information:
In his spare time, Jan also teaches Law to CILEX students at a private law college one night a week.
