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Serious and Technical Claims Team
Our specialist Serious and Technical Claims Team are diligent, compassionate, and determined to get the compensation you deserve following a non-fault accident.
With decades of experience between our colleagues, and millions in compensation successfully won for our clients over 20 years, you’re in safe hands.
Head of Department
Naveen Sandhu
Solicitor and Manager of the Serious and Technical Claims Team
An experienced solicitor and Member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel, Naveen qualified in 2002 and has acted for injured Claimants throughout his career.
Outside of work, he enjoys travelling abroad.
Naveen Sandhu
Solicitor and Manager of the Serious and Technical Claims Team
Solicitors
Clare Farrell
Senior Solicitor
An experienced senior solicitor with over 20 years of experience in personal injury, Claire qualified as a solicitor in 2002 after achieving an LLB (Hons) degree. As a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, she specialises in serious injury road traffic accident personal injury claims, including those with complex orthopaedic injuries and amputations, brain injuries, and polytraumatic injuries.
When not working, she enjoys spending time with her young family, volunteering with a local swim team, and is passionate about travel at home and abroad.
Clare Farrell
Senior Solicitor
Simon Staton
Senior Solicitor
Simon was admitted as a Solicitor in 1984 and specialises in complex and serious injury claims, particularly head injuries and chronic pain.
In his spare time, he has an active set of hobbies including cycling, hillwalking, tennis, cold water swimming, and snowboarding.
Simon Staton
Senior Solicitor
Andrew Carruthers
Senior Solicitor
Andy was admitted as a solicitor in July 2016 and
specialises in serious and technical RTA and EL/PL claims, particularly involving complex medical evidence and causation issues.
In his spare time he enjoys travelling, playing football,
hillwalking and reading.
Andrew Carruthers
Senior Solicitor
Daniel Strong
Solicitor
Starting his legal career in 2015 at Winns, Daniel graduated with an MLaw Degree from Northumbria University before completing his PSC and training contract with us. Specialising in high value road traffic accident claims, Daniel has amassed extensive experience in securing positive outcomes for clients.
Away from the office, he is a regular at Newcastle Falcons rugby games and also enjoys weekends away with friends and spending time with his wife and young son.
Daniel Strong
Solicitor
Andrea Turnbull
Solicitor
Andrea graduated with a first class MLaw (Exempting) Degree in July 2017 and started with Winns in August of the same year. She qualified as a Solicitor in February 2021 and now specialises in employer’s liability and public liability claims.
In her spare time, she enjoys time with her two-year-old cockapoo, Benji, and family, as well as socialising with friends.
Andrea Turnbull
Solicitor
Timothy Wilson
Solicitor
Timothy qualified as a Solicitor in 2023 and has seven years of experience in the personal injury sector. He specialises in employer’s liability and public liability claims.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing and writing table-top games, hiking, and watching terrible movies.
Timothy Wilson
Solicitor
Legal Executives
Dawn Catchpole
Legal Executive (CILEX) – Serious Injury Fee Earner
Throughout her legal career, Dawn has worked in the personal injury sector studying CILEX legal qualifications alongside her day job. Working on a variety of claims including road traffic accidents, employer’s liability, and public liability cases, Dawn has detailed knowledge and experience of the claims process.
In her spare time, Dawn loves to travel, exploring a new city, place or country each year so she can sample the local food and wine.
Dawn Catchpole
Legal Executive (CiLEX) - Serious Injury Fee Earner
George Edwards
Chartered Legal Executive
After graduating from Northumbria University with a law degree, George has been working in the legal sector for nearly a decade. He specialises in employer’s liability and public liability claims and has experience in road traffic accident claims. He also has previous experience in handling claims for hearing loss, criminal injuries compensation and industrial disease claims.
When not at work, George is an avid Newcastle United supporter, and enjoys watching Star Wars films and walking his dog Bilbo on Tynemouth beach.
George Edwards
Chartered Legal Executive
Fee Earners
Terri Bristow
Personal Injury Fee Earner
Specialising in road traffic accidents, Terri worked for an insurance provider for 10 years prior to moving to Winns. With a law degree and ACII, she has in depth knowledge of the claims process.
Outside of the office, Terri enjoys swimming, reading, and spending time with her two sons.
Terri Bristow
Personal Injury Fee Earner
Frances Robson
Personal Injury Fee Earner
Frances graduated from Leeds Beckett University with a Law LLB degree in July 2023. She specialises in both road traffic accident claims and public liability claims.
Away from work, she enjoys listening to music, meeting up with friends, and travelling to new places.
Frances Robson
Personal Injury Fee Earner
Legal Clerks
Leanne Edgar
Legal Clerk
Leanne started her career with Winns and has developed her skills and experience ever since joining. She specialises in high value road traffic accident portal claims.
When away from the office, Leanne chooses to spend time with family and going for forest walks with her little boy and Cockapoo. She also enjoys travelling and catching up with friends.
Leanne Edgar
Legal Clerk
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