personal injury / services to union members

Philip Shaw

Senior Legal Assistant

tel: 0844 346 3034
email: pshaw@walkersmithway.com
office: Ashton-under-Lyne

Philip represents clients from a variety of industries and specialises in employment liability cases, accidents in public places and road traffic accidents. He joined Thornleys solicitors in 1996 and then transferred to Walker Smith Way in April 2010.

Before moving into the legal profession he was an insurance claims investigator with a large insurance company dealing with liability and motor claims; experience that is invaluable when handling cases on behalf of claimants.

Phil has a Diploma in Personal Injury Litigation and is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Why did you choose to specialise in personal injury?
I enjoy the diverse and constantly evolving nature of this area of the law.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?
Having a first instance decision upheld in the court of appeal.

What do you feel most passionate about within your working life?
Getting the best possible result I can for my clients within a realistic and effective timescale.

What do you feel most passionate about within your home life?
Having a loving and stable relationship helped because my wife is also my best friend.

If you won the lottery tomorrow, what is the first thing you would do?
Book a rock band because I am throwing a big party.