About
Thompsons

Thompsons Solicitors is the UK's most experienced personal injury and employment rights law firm; our commitment to social justice is at the heart of our practice.

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Thompsons Solicitors has been standing up for the injured and mistreated since 1921.

Over 100 years ago, Harry Thompson founded the firm, ever since then we have fought for millions of people, won countless landmark cases and secured key legal reforms.

We have more experience of winning personal injury and employment claims than any other firm – and we use that experience solely for the injured and mistreated.

This is our pledge to you

Thompsons will stand up for you by staying true to our principles – regardless of how difficult our job is made by government, employers or the insurance industry.

  • We work solely for the injured or mistreated

    Since our foundation, we have been proud to only ever act for injured and mistreated people.

  • We refuse to represent insurance companies and employers

    We never act for those who cause or pay out for injury - employers or insurers

  • We invest our specialist expertise in each and every case

    We only use specialist solicitors for each case type who invest their expertise to get the best for each and every client.

  • We fight for the maximum compensation in the shortest possible time

    At Thompsons, we have always fought to secure the maximum compensation for our clients in the shortest possible time.

  • We remain committed to the trade union movement

    Since our foundation, we have been committed to the trade union and labour movement, fighting for a fair deal and safe workplaces for working people.

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Our people

Our dedicated teams are firmly focused on fighting for the injured or mistreated party, and will never act for insurance companies or employers. Visit their profiles to learn more about their specialisms, accreditations and the clients they have supported.

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Our firm structure

Learn how our leadership is structured — from our Supervisory Board and Executive team to our Equity Members and Heads of Service — to ensure clear direction and accountability across the firm.

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Our offices

With offices across the country, our local teams provide personalised and effective legal solutions, ensuring expert advice is always within reach.

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Our history

Leading civil rights lawyer, Harry Thompson, established Thompsons Solicitors in 1921 with a vision to use the law to provide protection for working people. Throughout our history, we have been involved in every major fight against unfair working practices - and we are still doing it today.

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Our expert lawyers are on hand to provide no-obligation legal advice. Whether you’ve suffered an injury in the workplace, been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease or need support with a settlement agreement, we’re here – standing up for you

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We’re accredited by the UK’s
leading law authorities

Thompsons Solicitors is an award-winning law firm, recognised by The Times for medical negligence and ranked in the top tier of the Legal 500 for personal injury and medical negligence.

We proudly collaborate with charities and support groups across England and Wales to ensure our clients receive the support they need after an injury.

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