Chris Payne

Chris is a highly skilled serious injury solicitor in Thompson's Manchester office. He is a valuable member of the serious injury team with over 25 years of experience acting for injured persons.  

Chris's work includes acting for claimants seriously injured as a result road traffic collisions, accidents at work and accidents in public places or on private premises.

Chris has been successful in recovering significant compensation for clients who have suffered serious injuries such as brain injuries, limb amputations and serious limb fractures.

Chris has been acting for injured clients since qualifying as a solicitor in 1996. During that time Chris has acted for clients with injuries of varying severity. Every client's case if of equal importance to Chris and he gets great satisfaction in negotiating favourable settlements or succeeding at trial.  

Chris also finds it rewarding to help clients to access rehabilitation to help rebuild their lives after serious injury.

Chris joined Thompsons in 2022, keen to be part of a leading social justice law firm fighting for the injured and mistreated for over a century.  

Chris is a keen tennis player and a volunteer marshall at British Superbikes motorcycling events. He also enjoys playing golf and motorcycling. Chris is a keen supporter of Leeds United and enjoys watching sport including football, cricket, tennis and golf. Chris also enjoys travel and reading.

Memberships & Accreditations  

Chris is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and is accredited by APIL as a Senior Litigator.

Testimonials

Christopher Payne was a very thorough and meticulous solicitor checking every detail and using the best available expert to examine and report on my condition for my case. Keeping me up to date with everything. I recommend Christopher to anyone that has had an accident at work.

Chris's Former Client

From start to finish Chris kept me up to date with my case and made the process easier than I expected.

Chris's Former Client

Very helpful, very friendly, very polite.

Chris's Former Client

Chris Payne is an excellent all-rounder

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