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At Cycle SOS, we are dedicated to supporting cyclists through every step of their accident claim with expertise, care, and professionalism. Our accreditations highlight our commitment to providing exceptional legal representation specifically for cyclists. As specialists in cycling accident claims, we combine the highest standards of legal expertise with advanced training in accident investigation and reconstruction to secure justice and the best outcomes for our clients. Recognised as a Top Tier firm in The Legal 500 and accredited by the Law Society’s Personal Injury scheme, our team is trusted to deliver excellence. As legal partners of organizations like Headway and the Spinal Injuries Association, we also have extensive experience assisting cyclists with life-changing injuries, giving you the reassurance that your case is in the best possible hands.

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Headway Trusted Legal Partner

Headway’s Head Injury Solicitors Directory contains most of the UK’s leading firms in the field of brain injury, providing the best choice of legal advisor by location. Cycle SOS is proud to be included in this directory to further assist those who have suffered head or brain injury.

Lexcel Accredited

We are Lexcel Law Society Accredited. Lexcel is a legal practice quality mark, put in place by the Law Society, for excellence in legal practice management and excellence in client care.

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Accredited with Law Society

Operated by the Law Society, the Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme provides recognition to specialist solicitors undertaking all types of personal injury work. The accreditation is a quality mark to legal practices and individuals who meet the highest standards of technical expertise and client service in personal injury.

SIA Trusted Legal Partner

Spinal Injuries Association trusted legal partners are among the most qualified and experienced legal professionals out there. Crucially we have also assisted many SCI people on the road to recovery after injury, and we know from that experience – and through our work with SIA – the unique nature of the support and advice SCI people need is available.

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Protecting your data with Cyber Essentials

Cycle SOS is accredited by Cyber Essentials – this shows our commitment to online security as we adhere to a Government endorsed standard. The Cyber Essentials scheme was put together to contribute to the UK’s National Cyber Security Programme and in consultation with various industries.

Top Tier Legal Firm

We are recognised by the Independant Legal Directory the Legal 500 as a Top Tier firm able to support people who have been injured seek justice and compensation. We also have a number of solcitors within Fletchers who are recognised as leaders in the field.

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Cycle SOS is a trading name of Fletchers Solicitors Limited, registered office St James’ Tower, 7 Charlotte Street, Manchester M1 4DZ, company no 5743784.  Fletchers Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA number 469026.

 
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Emily Pheysey

Litigation Executive

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Emily has over 7 years of experience in the legal sector, handling road traffic accident claims to recover compensation and support her clients. Her focus is to ensure all clients feel comfortable and at ease with the claims process so that they can focus on their recovery.

Emily considers rapport to be an essential part of the role and strives to always provide excellent client care.

Away from work, Emily enjoys spending time with her family and friends and travelling as much possible.

Diane Holderness

Litigation Executive

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Diane is a Ministry of Justice (TOJ) Team Leader within our Cycle Department. She has 11 years’ experience managing road traffic accident claims, and 6 years’ experience managing MOJ claims.

Diane enjoys a challenge and always strives for the very best results for her customers; something that is clear in the way her team continually adapts its strategies in order to secure the most desired outcome. Diane has worked her way through the legal ranks here, and is proud to now have a strong, specialist team that is committed to customer satisfaction.

Diane believes that happy clients make a happy working environment, and it is this that ensures a productive and efficient workforce.

Nina Haddock

Chartered Legal Executive

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Nina has over 30 years’ experience in the legal sector. She specialises in recovering compensation for injury claimants as a result of road traffic accidents. Her focus for each and every claim is to help her clients secure the funding that they need to pay for ongoing treatment and support.

Nina became a CILEX Fellow in 2006 and now helps her clients and their families at a time when they have been through a traumatic experience, and everything they hold dear to them appears to be changing.

One case Nina is particularly proud of is supporting a client who had successfully sought asylum in the UK, following a road traffic accident. The claim was successfully pursued through the MIB and the client was left with significant injuries. Her client was able to use the compensation to aid family members with their applications to seek asylum in the UK.

Julian Fox

Cycling Accident Solicitor

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Julian qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and has worked in all areas of personal injury since 2000. Julian has a well-rounded understanding of personal injury law, having represented both claimants and defendants.

Julian always aims for maximum damages to meet his clients’ needs for injury and rehabilitation expenses, and can often secure interim payments to help meet clients’ financial needs. Julian is highly proactive in ensuring cases are progressed, ensuring a timely conclusion.

When not at the office, Julian is a keen cyclist, both on roads and virtually -he will often do an hour of ‘Zwifting’ in the mornings before starting work.

Richard Atherton

Cycling Accident Solicitor

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Richard has 12 years of legal experience and qualified as a Solicitor in February 2014. He has been a Team Manager with us since 2019. Throughout his career, Richard has specialised in personal injury, handling an array of Road Traffic Accident cases, in addition to employer and public liability.

Richard prides himself on his very strong strategic and planning skills, which come into their own in complex injury cases where more technical arguments are involved. On every case, he is committed to ensuring that his clients receive full compensation for their injuries.

Away from work, Richard enjoys sport; he is a season ticket holder at St Helens Rugby Club and a Liverpool FC fan. Not only a spectator, Richard also likes going to play golf as often as he can.

Dave Gardner

Litigation Executive

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Dave has over 20 years of experience in the legal sector. His specialism is personal injury and he has dealt with hundreds of cycling injury claims during his career. Excellent client care and communication is paramount to Dave. He prides himself on being accessible and available, attending court hearings where damages are in dispute to ensure the best outcome for his clients. One case Dave is particularly proud of is when he supported an elderly client who suffered serious injuries following a road traffic incident. The police had not taken any action against the defendant, so Dave had to be proactive and act within a 24-hour window. The case proceeded and the client was in receipt of £30,000 in damages, which he would not have been entitled to had the client not approached Dave. He is also an avid supporter of Glasgow Rangers and travelled abroad on many occasions to see them play in European competitions.

Gerard Horton

Partner

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Gerard is a Senior Solicitor at Cycle SOS. In his 13 years of experience, Gerard has built a national reputation in the catastrophic injury sector, dealing with high value and complex cases. Alongside his legal role, Gerard supports several charities including Headway Central Lancashire, Northwest Regional Spinal Injuries Centre and spinal injury charity, Back Up.

Julia Eyton

Partner

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Julia brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Cycle SOS team.

Specialising in representing those who have had life changing injuries, Julia handles some of the most serious and complex personal injury cases both within Cycle SOS and nationally.

She often works on high value claims and is skilled in winning complex liability cases.

NADIA KERR

Partner

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Nadia has over 30 years of legal expertise and has represented hundreds of vulnerable road users. With a focus on ensuring timely rehabilitation, speedy repair or replacement of bikes and kit, and securing fair compensation, Nadia is committed to advocating for justice and client rights. Alongside her legal career, Nadia actively participates in national campaigns to benefit vulnerable road users and acts as a Trustee/Director for the national cycling charity, Cycling UK. Nadia was named in Cycling UK’s ‘100 women’ and was a founding member, now running a women’s cycling group, TeamGlow in South Manchester. Among her many achievements, Nadia takes pride in her spot on BBC Breakfast, where she provided expert commentary on long term government funding for pothole repairs.

Caroline Morris

DIRECTOR OF SERIOUS INJURY

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Caroline has specialised in personal injury for over 25 years, recovering more than £56 million in damages during that time, to help clients rebuild their lives after injury.

Caroline is committed to achieving rehabilitation options early, meaning her clients benefits from the best care and treatment at the earliest stage possible.