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committed to injured people
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committed to injured people

Occupational disease compensation lawyers

Accredited Occupational Disease Specialists

Occupational disease specialist

APIL has a specialist accreditation for occupational disease claims. If an APIL member’s profile displays the specialist accreditation logo it shows that they have achieved a particularly high standard of expertise and competence and that they actually specialise in this area of the law. However, due to the specialised nature of this accreditation we may not have a member with specialist accreditation in your area.

Only accredited members appear on the public search facility. If an APIL member's profile does not display the occupational disease specialist logo they will still be accredited at one of the general levels offered by APIL, having satisfied APIL's specific and extensive criteria by providing evidence of their competency and experience in handling personal injury claims.

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I joined Irwin Mitchell in April 1990 and became a partner in the Personal Injury department in May 1994, based in Sheffield.  I am the National Team Leader for the Asbestos and Occupational Disease (AOD) specialist team, which is the largest and most experienced team of its kind in the UK.  I have a special interest in asbestos-related disease cases, particularly mesothelioma.  I've written and lectured widely on the subject of asbestos cancer and personal injury...
Occupational disease lawyer Asbestos disease lawyer Personal injury legal practice Personal injury - Fellow
I am a solicitor specialising in occupational disease claims. I represent claimants who have developed illness as a result of their employment, including asthma, COPD, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, dermatitis and hand arm vibration syndrome. I also represent military personnel who have been injured as a result of their service. I am an APIL accredited Senior Litigator and Occupational and Asbestos Disease Specialist.
Occupational disease lawyer Asbestos disease lawyer Personal injury legal practice Personal injury - Senior Litigator
Mr David Hughes of RWK GOODMAN LLP in Oxford
I graduated with a First Class degree in Law in 2014 and went onto complete my LPC in 2016. I was admitted to the rolls as a solicitor in 2018. I come from a broad legal background including dealing with Industrial Disease and multi-track catastrophic injury claims, Criminal Injury (CICA) and housing possession proceedings. I also have extensive advocacy experience, attending court on a regular basis for a range of matters such as complex disclosure applications and CMCs as well as extensive...
Occupational disease lawyer Asbestos disease lawyer Personal injury - Senior Litigator
Simone is a solicitor and senior associate and has specialised in representing clients with mesothelioma and other asbestos related conditions since 1996.  She understands that it can be a difficult time for clients and their family and aims to make the claims process as smooth as possible.  She served as a trustee of the South Yorkshire Asbestos Support Group for 15 years and continues to support the group and other related charitable organisations.  She has extensive...
Occupational disease lawyer Asbestos disease lawyer Personal injury legal practice Personal injury - Senior Litigator
Mr Paul Glanville of THE ASBESTOS LAW PARTNERSHIP LLP in Birmingham
I am a solicitor and partner at  The Asbestos Law Partnership based in Birmingham and Yorkshire. This firm is the only firm in the UK that acts exclusively for asbestos disease victims. All the solicitors in the firm are APIL accredited Asbestos Specialists. I have acted for asbestos disease sufferers since 1990 and was previously managing partner at John Pickering and Partners and  Head of Industrial Disease at Slater & Gordon UK. I specialise in claims on behalf of...
Occupational disease lawyer Asbestos disease lawyer Personal injury - Fellow
Mrs Annabelle Neilson of RWK GOODMAN LLP in London
I am frequently instructed by clients who have asbestos diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestos related lung cancer. I also act on behalf of bereaved family members who have lost a loved one due to an asbestos related disease.  I also act on behalf of clients with serious injuries such as spinal and orthopaedic injuries, brain injuries and psychological injuries and those bereaved family members who have lost a loved one as a result of road traffic collisions and...
Occupational disease lawyer Asbestos disease lawyer Personal injury - Senior Litigator
Natasha Orr is a highly experienced Senior Associate in the Military Claims team, with a strong track record of representing armed forces personnel in complex civil litigation. She joined BBK in September 2025 and works closely with Ahmed Al-Nahhas and the wider Military Claims team. With a personal background in the armed forces and a legal career that began in 2012, Natasha is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges faced by service members. She specialises in military injury...
Occupational disease lawyer Asbestos disease lawyer Personal injury legal practice Personal injury - Senior Litigator
I have specialised in representing clients with asbestos-related illnesses and their families for 25 years now, one of a small number of specialist lawyers with this level of experience. I lead Irwin Mitchell’s asbestos disease lawyers in our Manchester office covering Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire and Merseyside.  I joined Irwin Mitchell in 2006 and was made a Partner in 2009. Since I qualified as a solicitor in 1998, I have represented many hundreds of...
Occupational disease lawyer Asbestos disease lawyer Personal injury legal practice Personal injury - Senior Litigator
Mrs Emma Bell of IRWIN MITCHELL LLP in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
I am a Legal Director in the Newcastle Asbestos and Occupational Disease Team specialising in claims for asbestos-related diseases. I have over 14 years’ experience helping clients impacted by mesothelioma, asbestosis, asbestos-related lung cancer and pleural thickening. I also deal with other (non-asbestos related) occupational illness claims and have handled many complex and high value cases throughout my career. I am passionate about supporting my clients in any way possible and I...
Occupational disease lawyer Asbestos disease lawyer Fatal accidents lawyer Personal injury legal practice Personal injury - Senior Litigator
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Your employer has a duty to provide you with a safe working environment and to protect you from injury. Unfortunately, every year thousands of employees develop occupational diseases. These illnesses can have severe consequences affecting ability to work and quality of life.

If you have an occupational disease you should not feel embarrassed or reluctant about making a claim. You have the right to seek compensation. Occupational disease compensation can help ease your suffering and help to restore your former quality of life.

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