Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP

Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP is a London-based claimant law firm specialising exclusively in serious personal injury and clinical negligence cases. With over 39 years of experience, the firm is recognised for its expertise in adult and child brain injury, spinal injury, abuse, military claims, complex injury, and workplace bullying and harassment. It is led by Managing Partner Jonathan Wheeler and supported by 21 partners and 49 assistant solicitors.

The firm is known for its tenacious pursuit of complex and high-risk claims while maintaining a strong focus on client care. Its holistic approach includes seeking interim payments at an early stage to relieve financial pressure and to enable access to rehabilitation, welfare benefits, and specialist educational support. Direct access to solicitors and flexible meeting arrangements are a standard part of the service.

Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP has a record of ground-breaking cases, particularly in areas such as abuse claims, where it houses the UK’s largest team exclusively representing survivors of abuse. The military team has established expertise in advising serving and retired personnel on claims ranging from bullying to inadequate medical care.

The child brain injury team is known for its specialist knowledge in birth injury claims and education law, while the adult brain injury team represents individuals affected by accidents, negligent medical care, or conditions such as stroke. The spinal injury team campaigns for greater awareness of issues faced by clients with mobility impairments, while the complex injury team acts across catastrophic injury cases, group actions against rogue doctors, and sensitive women’s health claims. The firm also has a dedicated team for workplace bullying and harassment, representing employees in civil compensation claims.

Bolt Burdon Kemp continues to expand its expertise and invest in its people, maintaining its reputation for innovation, dedication, and leadership in claimant representation.

Staffing
21 UK partners
49 assistant solicitors