Rebecca Sheriff, Bolt Burdon Kemp, London
Rebecca is a Partner in the abuse team at BBK. Rebecca represents both children and adults who have suffered sexual, physical and emotional abuse in claims against organisations such as the church, the Scout Association and local authorities. Rebecca also acts for victims of sexual assault and in claims directly against perpetrators of abuse. She also assists her clients with applications to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.
Rebecca is a hugely experienced litigator and represented Claimants in the High Court cases of FKB v Lampitt [2015] EWHC 3368 (QB) and BDA v Domenico Quirino [2015] EWHC 2974 (QB) both of which served to increase the level of general damages in abuse cases. Rebecca has a particular reputation for bringing claims against the Ministry of Defence, in particular the cadets and regularly comments in the written press, on radio and TV on areas surrounding abuse law.