Herma Hirst

Herma is a very experienced litigator who has been running complex personal and clinical negligence cases for over 20 years.  She is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Herma is determined to obtain the compensation her clients deserve whilst being compassionate and considerate to their needs.  Her experience extends across a variety of personal injury claims including road traffic accidents, slips and trips and infant cases.

Working alongside Navdip Gill, she is extensively involved with brain injured cases which end up in the High Court.

Accreditations & Memberships

Chambers & Partners 2024 – Personal Injury Department Ranked in Band 2: notes the team has built a national reputation achieving impressive results on behalf of clients dealing with life changing injuries. Clients praise the team on their selection of instructing the leading experts in the UK. “Geoffrey Leaver offers excellent client care with the added benefit of experienced staff.”

Chambers & Partners 2023 – Personal Injury Department Ranked in Band 2: notes the team is a highly regarded personal injury practice offering expertise in a broad range of disputed liability cases.  The team is equally adept at handling cases from RTAs, acting for passengers, pedestrians and cyclists.  Their expertise includes severe spinal cord and brain injuries, as well as PTSD.  “Geoffrey Leaver’s team is professional and approachable.”

Chambers & Partners 2022 –  Personal Injury Department Ranked in Band 1: notes the team is highly regarded as a personal injury practice offering expertise in a broad range of disputed liability cases.  Equally adept at handling cases resulting from RTAs, brain injuries, as well as PTSD. One client commented “The service I received was five-star; the team were professional and empathetic.”

Chambers & Partners 2021:  Band 1: notes the team is highly regarded as a personal injury practice offering expertise in a broad range of disputed liability cases.  Equally adept at handling cases resulting from RTAs, brain injuries, as well as PTSD. One client reports “The process has been nothing but well planned and stress-free.”

Chambers & Partners 2020: Personal Injury Department is recognised by Chambers & Partners 2020 who noted the department as“efficient and effective, and easy to communicate with.”

The Legal 500: Personal Injury Department is recognised by The Legal 500 who notes “the practice is well-regarded for ‘taking on difficult cases at short notice’ from other law firms.”