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Prosecutions
Representation of insured drivers against
prosecution for RTA offences including at police interviews, coroner's
inquests, hearings and trials.
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We provide emergency response and accident investigation and representation at prosecutions and inquests as well as health and safety auditing services.
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Suspect motor claims, fire claims (including arson) and commercial fraud, such as bogus transactions and carousel frauds.
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Chambers UK Guide - Greenwoods top ranked in Chambers 2010 Guide
The 2010 edition of the Chambers UK Guide again lists Greenwoods London defendant personal injury team as one of only 4 firms in Band 1.
The full Chambers entry reads:
Of the London defendant personal injury team, "According to market commentators, Greenwoods is going from strength to strength. The expanding firm has in-depth experience of a wide range of claims, including those relating to RTAs and EL/PL claims. Sources Say: "They never waste people's time or money, and are practical at all times."
Philip Tracey's arrival from Beachcroft will be a significant boost for Greenwoods as he is "one of those high-profile names who the big insurers think very highly of." Malcolm Henke is the head of the firm's catastrophic injury unit and is regarded as one of the strongest serious injury lawyers in the country. Clients are "wowed by his brilliance." Paul Davies is a consultant with the firm. He has experience across all areas of personal injury claims and is praised for his "openness to consensual resolution of claims." Steven King leads the liability insurance group and is "a tough opponent who's tenacious in defence of his clients' interests." Tanja Neuhoff is "insightful and hard-working," while Charles Ashmore is best known for his defence of catastrophic brain and spinal injury claims."
Of the Manchester office, "Clients commend the top-level advice which is offered by Greenwoods while peers acknowledge the firm is going from strength to strength. Sources Say: "Exceptionally client-focused."
According to his clients, James Roden's "knowledge and technical expertise, particularly on disease claims, are exceptional." He is also noted for his ability to communicate the salient points of a case quickly and simply."
Of the Health and Safety team "Greenwoods is highly renowned for its work for insurance companies, such as Aviva. The construction sector remains a particularly fertile area for the lawyers here. Sources Say: "The lawyers really know their onions when dealing with the HSE they really fight for their clients."
Richard Tovell and Stephen Byass stand out in the team of experienced litigators who know all the answers." Clients recommend department head Tovell for having tremendous technical knowledge he oozes confidence. Byass enjoys a thriving health and safety and personal injury practice. He wins over interviewees with his assiduous work ethic.
Of the Insurance team "Richard Houseago of Greenwoods has the ability to give strong, clear-thinking direction and use simple, understandable language in a range of property, construction and engineering-related claims."
