Bolt Burdon Kemp

Work should be safe and accessible for all. We’re urging government to act on bullying, site safety, and inclusivity. Learn more: tinyurl.com/45xj5kn6 #ChampioningChange

Huge congratulations to Claudia Hillemand, Partner and Head of our Child Brain Injury team, on once again being recognised as one of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accredited Solicitors.
Learn more about our Clinical Negligence team: tinyurl.com/mwvn8kzk

Parents whose children were referred to the NHS Early Notification Scheme (ENS) — we want to hear from you. Share your experience in our short, anonymous survey and help shape improvements.
Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/4uwdvzf3

Tune in to the latest episode of our Free Speech podcast and listen to lawyers from our spinal injury team discuss some of their most complex cases involving road traffic collisions, and how they supported their clients: tinyurl.com/3xpcmtvf

Prevention saves lives. We’re calling for e-scooter regulation, safer roads, and accountability after inquests. Read our proposals in our latest Manifesto for Injured People: tinyurl.com/45xj5kn6 #ChampioningChange

We were so proud to sponsor the inaugural Birth Trauma Association’s Maternity Safety Conference 2025 and join others working to improve maternity safety. #MaternitySafetyConference2025

It’s #AntiBullyingWeek. This year’s theme, “The Power of Good,” reminds us that everyone can make a difference by speaking up safely and showing kindness. Click through to learn more from Thomas Beale, our Head of Bullying & Harassment.

We’re proud to be named as one of The Times Best Law Firms again. A huge thank you to our clients and peers for their trust and recognition. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4tncxpz3

Discover how cutting-edge prosthetics are helping individuals reclaim independence and rebuild their lives after injury. This blog from Charlotte Dowson explores the transformative impact of innovation in recovery after a farming accident: tinyurl.com/3s364umu

Our Manifesto calls for stronger safeguards and cultural reform to protect those who protect us. Read more about our calls to support service personnel and veterans: tinyurl.com/45xj5kn6 #ChampioningChange

We are so proud of Beth Anderson, our senior costs lawyer, who took home the Academic Excellence Award for best overall performance in the Costs Lawyer Qualification. Well done Beth!

Our managing partner, Jonathan Wheeler, spoke about his hopes for the future of the legal profession to celebrate 200 years of The Law Society. Read the full piece here: tinyurl.com/4ut3t4vd

This week is #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek. The theme, “Optimising Employee Wellbeing through Strategic Stress Management,” encourages employers to build supportive, healthy cultures. Click through to learn more from Thomas Beale, our Head of Bullying & Harassment

Every child deserves safety, dignity and support. We’re calling for stronger safeguarding, better rehab after brain injury, and protection online. Read more: tinyurl.com/45xj5kn6 #ChampioningChange

We’re proud to see the Women in Defence APPG re-established after months of lobbying. Lucy Wakeley from our Public Affairs team attended the relaunch, an important step towards greater equality and representation in the armed forces. tinyurl.com/3z4y9yaf #WomenInDefence

Our Head of Military Claims, Ahmed Al-Nahhas, joined BBC Radio Wiltshire today to discuss the BBC story on the alleged sexual abuse of women in the Army while they underwent medical examinations during recruitment: tinyurl.com/3rxbmjwn

We’re calling for fairer laws on fatal claims, accessible courts, and faster cases in our latest Manifesto. Read more: tinyurl.com/45xj5kn6 #ChampioningChange

Why would a law firm set up a charity? Read Jonathan Wheeler's piece for The Law Society Gazette on The Bolt Burdon Kemp Charity and the motivations, challenges, and wider impact of blending legal practice with charitable work: tinyurl.com/4dwjnp9e

Accessible homes. Inclusive education. Reliable transport. Our Manifesto sets out how to make the UK accessible for all. Read more: tinyurl.com/45xj5kn6 #ChampioningChange

Alan Collins, partner in our abuse team, writes today on the grooming gangs inquiry: tinyurl.com/4jk429dc

Alan has also been called on by LBC, The Daily Express, The Telegraph, BBC Radio Five Live and Times Radio to comment on this story – read the latest: tinyurl.com/287vkpx2

Alan Collins, partner in our abuse team, spoke to Iain Dale at LBC about what’s next for the government’s inquiry into grooming gangs. Listen back here (interview from 37 mins): tinyurl.com/5cr5t6j5

Joseph Carr from our abuse team joined Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman of The Sports Agents podcast to discuss a critical question: Has British Gymnastics truly reformed? tinyurl.com/45n5n3rj

New episode of BBK Free Speech is live!
Victoria Oliver, Head of our Spinal Injury team, sits down with Gaggan Mawi, Partner in the Military Claims team, for a chat about the realities of military claims. Listen here: tinyurl.com/ye5cxw8w

A huge well done to all our lawyers ranked in this year’s prestigious Chambers and Partners. We’re thankful for all the glowing feedback from clients and contacts. Swipe through to read some of the examples.

Hayley Chapman-Todd acts for a survivor of abuse within Swim England and in her latest blog, assesses what the review into historical safeguarding cases means for survivors: tinyurl.com/y3mmbrrv

“Manipulative and predatory” Catholic priest Dennis Finbow has today been jailed for 11 years for child abuse. Hayley Chapman-Todd from our abuse team writes about the case. tinyurl.com/42xpp347

Our latest Manifesto for Injured People proposes seven key areas that need to be prioritised by politicians. Click through to read our policy recommendations to help transform our healthcare services: tinyurl.com/45xj5kn6 #ChampioningChange

Lucy Wakeley, our Senior Policy and Public Affairs Executive, has been on the ground at both the Labour and Conservative party conferences amplifying our voice and sharing the BBK Manifesto with key decision-makers across the political spectrum. Read the Manifesto here: tinyurl.com/45xj5kn6

Congratulations to our brilliant lawyers who’ve been recommended in this year’s Legal 500 rankings. We’ve already celebrated our leading lawyers—but today, we’re shining a light on the wider team whose outstanding work has also been recognised.

In our latest podcast episode, Hannah Travis, Senior Associate in our Medical Negligence team sits down with Angela and Lois, founders of charity Mama’s Embrace, to hear their stories and how Mama's Embrace began: tinyurl.com/2fps77v7