Fletchers Solicitors appoints new Head of Personal Injury to lead growing Employers’ Liability and Public Liability (EL/PL) practice

Fletchers Solicitors, one of the UK’s leading personal injury and clinical negligence law firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Dobbs as its new Partner and Head of Personal Injury (EL/PL) in its Leeds office.

With over 20 years of experience in personal injury law, Angela joins the firm from Express Solicitors, where she led a team, as well as managed her own caseload of criminal injuries, employers’ liability, occupiers and public liability, and road traffic claims.

With a deep understanding of personal injury claims, Angela has handled a wide spectrum of cases, including road traffic collisions, workplace accidents, public liability claims, animal-related injuries, and criminal injury compensation cases. She has significant experience in high-value and catastrophic injury cases, including those involving amputations, brain and spinal injuries, historical sexual abuse, and fatal accidents.

Amongst her achievements, Angela has led high-profile claims that have shaped legal precedents and contributed to significant legal developments.

In her new role, she will lead the continued development of the Employers’ Liability and Public Liability division of personal injury practice, supporting both the firm’s strategic goals and its commitment to client care.

Victoria Marsden, Director of Personal Injury, said: “I am delighted to welcome Angela as our newest Head of Personal Injury. Angela’s extensive knowledge, experience, and tireless dedication to client care, make her a tremendous asset to our team and the clients that we serve. We are thrilled to have her on board. Her expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our personal injury offering across the UK.”

Angela brings a wealth of knowledge and is particularly skilled in navigating complex litigation, including cases that reach the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, and has a strong reputation for achieving outstanding results of securing life-changing settlements, including multimillion-pound compensation awards that have provided her clients with essential rehabilitation, treatment, and financial security.

Angela said: “I’m excited to join Fletchers Solicitors at such a pivotal time, as it continues to grow and deliver exceptional results for clients. The firm’s client-first approach and strong track record align perfectly with my values, and I look forward to helping shape the future of the personal injury team.”

This appointment comes as part of Fletchers ongoing investment in talent, ensuring clients receive exceptional legal support throughout their entire recovery journey.

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About Fletchers Solicitors
Fletchers Solicitors is one of the largest clinical negligence and personal injury practices in the UK, specialising in medical negligence law, EL/PL, motorbike and cycle claims.

The organisation has been supporting those with life-changing injuries for more than 35 years and its specialist teams are considered to be one of the best in the UK due to the high number of complex cases won.

Fletchers Solicitors is part of Fletchers Group, which is home to a group of specialist clinical negligence and personal injury companies and legal brands including Serious Injury Law, Minton Morrill, Cycle SOS, Biker SOS, Patient Claim Line and Blume, and its charitable arm, Fletchers Foundation. The Group, which was acquired by an affiliate of Sun European Partners, LLP in 2021, currently employs over 1000 people across offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Southport, Bolton and Cambridge.

Fletchers Group’s mission is to help rebuild the lives of people who have suffered serious, life changing injuries and for them to have the very best possible life after injury. It does this, not only through the case work it undertakes for injured clients, but also through supporting charities, causes and organisations that share the same mission.

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