We have a long-standing relationship with Unite - the union (formerly TGWU) and its East Anglian members and have recovered millions of pounds worth of compensation for Union members, primarily for accidents at work and industrial diseases.
We can also help with claims for unfair dismissal, redundancy, equal pay, race, sex and disability discrimination and other rights at work.
In addition to accident claims and employment advice, your Union membership entitles you to a free standard Will and a free advice service on other personal issues including divorce, house sales and purchases and road traffic offences. To take advantage of these special arrangements you need to book an appointment with us through your local Unite office. Meetings will be held at your local Unite office from the following:
- Norwich 01603 624052
- Cambridge 01223 353048
- Peterborough 01733 562152
- Ipswich 01473 250321
- Lincoln 01522 522839
Andrea Butcher
Andrea is a Legal Executive in the Personal Injury Team. She undertakes all types of injury work but focuses mainly on representing employees who have had accidents in the workplace. Andrea handles personal injury cases which come into the firm's Swaffham office, in addition to a general King's Lynn and Norwich client base.
01553 660033
Claire Clark
Claire is an Executive in the Personal Injury Department and has been with the firm since 1997. Claire undertakes all types of personal injury work.
Chris Dewey
Chris is a solicitor, the firm's Managing Partner and a key member of the Personal Injury team. He is a Senior Litigator with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, a member of the Law Society's Personal Injury Panel, and specialises in representing Union members in the East Midlands who have been injured in industrial accidents. In a personal capacity he is a keen sportsman and holds the firm's best golf handicap.
Lisa Gaughan
Lisa Gaughan is a trainee solicitor with Ward Gethin. Having undertaken the academic stage of training to become a solicitor before joining Ward Gethin in August 2008, Lisa is now in the final stage of vocational training with Ward Gethin before she becomes admitted as a solicitor in August 2010. During these final 2 years of vocational training, Lisa will be spending at least 6 months in each of Ward Gethin's specialist departments.
Michelle Gooden
Michelle is a solicitor in the Personal Injury Team. She specialises in workplace accidents and occupational diseases, including asthma, 'repetitive strain injury', and mesothelioma but also handles other general injury claims. Michelle speaks Japanese and sign language. She sits on the disciplinary board of the National Rifle Association.
Neil John
Neil, a solicitor, specialises in Claimant Personal Injury law. He is a co-founder of the BMF Biker Legal Line (BLL) and a member of the BLL Management Committee. Neil has a particular interest in injury claims involving motorcycles and has written numerous articles for MotorCycle Rider, and appeared in both Ride and Superbike Magazines as their resident legal expert.
Sarah Lunn
Sarah Lunn is a trainee solicitor with Ward Gethin. Having undertaken the academic stage of training to become a solicitor before joining Ward Gethin in September 2009, Sarah is now in the final stage of vocational training with Ward Gethin before she becomes admitted as a solicitor in September 2011. During these final 2 years of vocational training, Sarah will be spending at least 6 months in each of Ward Gethin's specialist departments.
Sarah Scott
Sarah is a solicitor and partner in the Personal Injury Team and a member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel. She specialises in industrial injury cases, including asbestos exposure, occupational asthma and accidents at work generally. Much of her work is for Union members in the Norwich area. Sarah is also a Notary Public, enabling her to assist those wishing to conduct foreign transactions.
