‘They are well known for handling high‑volume civil claims for councils and other public bodies. This experience allows them to give pragmatic, risk‑focused advice at an early stage.’

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‘Dolmans stands out for its client-focused approach and meticulous attention to detail in defendant personal injury claims.’

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​Justin Harris, Senior Partner, who has been ranked for 18 years, is again ranked as a Band 1 lawyer in the category of Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant, Wales. Justin is described as ‘one of the best in the country. He is sure-footed around insurance indemnity issues and provides excellent client care. He encourages teamwork and is personable.’

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‘Justin has for many years been a leader in his field and continues to be so.’

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‘Justin is top-tier. He is a highly experienced practitioner at the top of his game.’

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‘Justin is extremely reliable, sensible in his judgment and super-efficient.’

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‘Justin is a very experienced solicitor who has seen and done it all. He is realistic and careful in his advice, affable and nice to work for.’

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Peter Bennett, Managing Partner, who has been ranked for 8 years is again ranked as a Band 1 lawyer in the category of Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant, Wales.

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‘Peter provides exceptional support through his specialist expertise in areas that carry significant legal, financial and reputational risk. He brings a calm, authoritative approach to highly sensitive matters, guiding us through complex matters with clarity and confidence.’

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‘Peter is a one-man tour de force with a truly amazing practice. He has the ability to deal with massive complexity in a very commercially astute manner.’

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‘I can always rely on Peter to provide detailed, thorough and well-thought-through advice.’

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‘Peter's depth of knowledge in his areas of expertise is excellent, and his willingness to go the extra mile for the client is unwavering.’

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‘Peter is passionate about his cases and his clients.’

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Simon Evans, Partner who has been ranked for 7 years is ranked as a Band 2 lawyer in the category of Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant, Wales.

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'Simon is best known for his handling of complex claims arising from RTAs concerning motorcycles and multi-vehicle motorway collisions. He frequently defends claims relating to brain, spinal and orthopaedic injuries.'

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Clare Hoskins, Partner, who has been ranked for 4 years is ranked as a Band 2 lawyer in the category of Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant, Wales.

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‘Clare provides exceptional support by combining deep technical expertise with a highly trusted, client-focused approach.’

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‘Clare's responsiveness, sound judgement and pragmatic problem-solving help us to manage litigation effectively, control exposure and achieve proportionate outcomes.’

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Amanda Evans, Partner, who has been ranked for 3 years is ranked as a Band 2 lawyer in the category of Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant, Wales.

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'Amanda Evans is well equipped to defend local authorities in defence of social services claims.'

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‘Amanda is extremely knowledgeable.’

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Jamie Mitchell and Tom Harris are ranked as ‘Associates to watch’ for the first time in the category of Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant, Wales.

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'Jamie specialises in handling claims for occupational illness and disease, including asbestos-related disease, noise induced hearing loss, work-related upper limb disorders and workplace poisoning.'

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‘Jamie provides an exceptional service.’

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‘Jamie is a very safe pair of hands.’

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'Tom is noted for his expertise in handling claims arising from catastrophic injuries resulting from motoring accidents. He is experienced in advising local authorities, national insurers and police forces.'

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Dolmans has also retained Band 2 ranking for Police Law: Mainly Defendant, UK-wide. ‘They more than hold their own in comparison with large police law firms and are able to work on complex matters.’

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Melanie Standley, Partner, who has been ranked for 19 years is again ranked as a Band 1 lawyer in this category.

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‘Melanie is distinguished by her attention to detail, excellent judgment, her long experience and knowledge of police law. She is noted for her approachability and pragmatism too.’

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‘Melanie is an exceptionally organised lawyer who is detailed in her reports to the client and acutely aware of any commercial risk involved on a claim.’

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‘Melanie has meticulous attention to detail and is very organised and thorough.’

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Philip Bradley, Partner, who has been ranked for 4 years is again ranked as a Band 2 lawyer in the category of Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant, Wales.

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‘Philip listens and runs through everything clearly. He was very professional in person and responded to any of my questions.’

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‘Philip is very helpful.'

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‘Philip provides very prompt responses.’

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Justin Harris, Senior Partner, said: “This year’s results are especially rewarding because they recognise the breadth of talent across Dolmans, from colleagues who have led their fields for many years to those entering the rankings for the first time. The feedback from clients, counsel and our peers is hugely important to us, and reflects the sound judgement, personal service and practical support our teams provide every day. We are proud of what has been achieved and motivated to continue to develop and improve the legal service which we provide to all of our clients in the coming years.”