Greenwoods Solicitors

At Greenwoods, we are committed to ensuring our clients receive the best possible service. We operate a range of management and quality systems designed to enable all departments to deliver the same consistently high standards of service at all times.

Greenwoods holds BS 9001:2008 certification in relation to Quality Management Systems and ISO 27001 accreditation for Information Security Management.  The ISO 27001 standard sets out how we protect the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of our information and information assets.

Greenwoods has Investor in People accreditation and is also an active member of FOIL, the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.

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Every year we are endorsed by Chambers UK Guide and Legal 500. The firm was top ranked in Chambers UK Guide 2011, with Greenwoods London defendant personal injury team listed as one of four firms in Band 1.

Extracts from Chambers UK 2011

Of the London defendant personal injury team, “Greenwoods is a market-leading firm offering clients a high-quality service on personal injury matters including EL/PL, RTAs and industrial disease.” According to clients, “They have a sensible and down-to-earth approach, and handle their clients’ work very well.”

Paul Davies is “constructive and innovative in terms of finding rehabilitation options for the seriously injured.” One interviewee called him “innovative and constructive.”

“Malcolm Henké heads the catastrophic injury group and is highly experienced in the handling of brain and spinal injuries resulting from RTAs. Sources describe him as “a legend who is absolutely solid at what he does.”

Philip Tracey has a strong reputation for EL/PL and industrial disease claims. Steven King is praised by sources for being “very conscientious and effective.” He specialises in EL/PL and industrial disease cases.

Charles Ashmore heads the motor team at Greenwoods, and is praised by sources for his ability to “work in partnership” with clients to deliver their legal needs.  Tanja Neuhoff deals with EL/PL, catastrophic claims and railway industry claims. She is noted by clients as a “first-rate litigator.”Of the North West defendant personal injury team, ”

Greenwoods remains a key player in the personal injury market in the North West. Observers note that “they concentrate on the quality not the quantity – they compete by sophistication, not by numbers.”

Of the Health and Safety team, “Greenwoods has long been a favourite with insurers and clients in the construction and rail sectors. It has a nationwide team of business defence specialists, and its health and safety audit service is also much in demand.” On client service, “They are easy to deal with and understand the difficulties businesses face.”

“Team head Richard Tovell is esteemed for having “a very good approach” and for being “detailed and passionate about the work.” Stephen Byass is highly rated for his work defending energy and pharmaceutical clients. Philip Tracey is renowned for his grasp of the regulatory landscape and his experience of defending accidents and prosecutions. ”

For more information, visit the Chambers UK website.

Extracts from The Legal 500 2010

Health & Safety
“Greenwoods Solicitors expanded its national team with the addition of new practice head Philip Tracey from Beachcroft LLP in June 2009. Highlights included advising a FTSE 100 company in relation to an ongoing investigation following a fatal accident, and appointment as health and safety advisers to a major sports governing body.”

Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation
“Greenwoods Solicitors is recognised for its property and construction expertise, particularly on the business interruption side. Richard Houseago ‘really knows his stuff’, and acts for clients including Aviva, and associate partner Marise Gellert is also recommended. Philip Tracey joined from Beachcroft LLP.”

Personal Injury Defendant
“Greenwoods Solicitors enjoys a ‘first-class’ reputation in the field. It owes much to head of the catastrophic injury department, Malcolm Henké, who is universally respected for his assured handling of PI defence work. ‘Robust in approach’, Henké ‘quickly identifies and isolates areas where resolution is required’, and negotiates accordingly, and ‘impressively’. Norwich Union, Direct Line, Churchill, and EDF Energy are active clients. Other recommended partners include Charles Ashmore, Chris Crook, Michael Guy, Steven King, Stephen Byass and Mike Suddards.”

For more detail visit The Legal 500 website