We have once again been recognised by Chambers & Partners as a leading firm and 7 of our...
Chambers and Partners 2026
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - The South - Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Clarkson Wright & Jakes has a standout local offering in the South East, with the team advising claimants on a broad range of matters including traffic accidents and occupiers' and public liability claims. Cases handled by the team include multi-track head and spinal injury claims, as well as amputation cases. The firm is notable for its cooperation with the brain injury charity Headway.
Strengths
The team ensured the case was progressing and that all paperwork was completed on time. Everything was handled seamlessly in the background and on time. The team are all absolutely top-class professionals with the best expertise. Everyone involved in the case was super responsive and available when needed.
The team are very experienced and knowledgeable. Their understanding of the procedures and intricacies of every case makes each claim feel personal and focused on achieving the best outcome. The department is well-run and efficient and professional.
The team are always prompt and helpful and constantly demonstrate excellent knowledge. They know who to approach for evidence, and calls and emails are answered very quickly.
Notable practitioners
"Alex Wormald has particular experience in catastrophic injury work. He offers expertise in brain injury and spinal cord injury cases."
"Alex is outstanding. He kept me informed about the case's progress and worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome."
"Alex has kept me informed at every stage so far and has sought out excellent expert witnesses."
"In a very difficult case, his judgement was absolutely spot on; all credit to him for running point on a matter many would not have taken on, and achieving a great outcome."
"He gives detailed instructions, thinks carefully about his cases and understands the nuances; he is not afraid to express his own judgement and has a good eye for detail."
"He is always approachable and compassionate with clients, and is a very aware and tuned-in individual."
Chambers and Partners 2025
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - The South - Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Clarkson Wright & Jakes has a standout local offering in the South East, with the team advising claimants on a broad range of matters including traffic accidents and occupiers' and public liability claims. Cases handled by the team include multi-track head and spinal injury claims, as well as amputation cases. The firm is notable for its cooperation with the brain injury charity Headway.
Strengths
"An excellent firm. The team provides a really strong local service and particularly strong client service."
"Clarkson Wright proved to be an excellent team and are a great strength to each other."
"It's a very good firm. The group exercise good judgement and are very good with clients."
Notable Practitioners
Alex Wormald has particular experience in catastrophic injury work. He offers expertise in brain injury and spinal cord injury cases, "Alex is great to have on your side. A really useful and beneficial team member to have." "He is consistently professional, responsive and attentive. Alex has a clear understanding of the broader implications of cases and offers strategic advice that aligns with clients' goals."
Chambers and Partners 2024
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - The South - Band 2
What the team is known for
Clarkson Wright & Jakes has a standout local offering in the South East, with the team advising claimants on a broad range of matters including traffic accidents and occupiers' and public liability claims. Cases handled by the team include multi-track head and spinal injury claims, as well as amputation cases. The firm is notable for its cooperation with the brain injury charity Headway.
Strengths
"The team takes a sound approach with all matters and never loses sight of the complexity of a claim. They achieve excellent results in the face of often obstinate opposition."
"The service they have provided has been very professional and reassuring."
"They have been exceptionally good in helping me with my case and very thorough in their work."
Notable practitioners
Alex Wormald has particular experience in catastrophic injury work. He offers expertise in brain injury and spinal cord injury cases, "Alex Wormald is a great litigator who fights very hard and is not afraid to take on a difficult case." "Alex helped me understand the procedure and answered any questions I had in a very professional manner." "Alex has a very good eye on the law and knows when there is a case to be made."
Chambers and Partners 2023
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant – Band 2
Strengths
Chambers and Partners 2022
What the team is known for Standout local offering, advising claimants on a broad range of matters including traffic accidents and occupiers' and public liability claims. Cases include multi-track head and spinal injury claims, as well as amputation cases. Notable for its cooperation with the brain injury charity Headway.
Strengths
One interviewee says: "The firm is detailed, thorough and gets the job done. They are very pleasant to deal with."