Fletchers Solicitors

Fletchers Solicitors: specialists in serious injury and medical negligence in the UK

Fletchers Solicitors is a British law firm focused on claiming compensation for serious personal injury and medical negligence. Its team combines legal advice with practical rehabilitation and wellbeing support to help families recover and rebuild their lives after catastrophic harm. The firm presents itself as a specialist in this field and operates under the trading name Fletchers, headquartered in Manchester with a presence in other UK locations.

Areas of practice

The firm structures its offering into several claim categories:

• Personal injury: road traffic collisions, cycling accidents, accidents at work and injuries in public places.
• Medical negligence: cases where treatment, diagnosis or care falls below expected standards.
• Public inquiries and major incidents: advice, representation and guidance for affected individuals.
• Product liability: harm caused by unsafe or defective products.
• Group actions: bringing together people affected by the same issue.
• Court of Protection: support with property and financial affairs for those who lack capacity.

Within these areas, the website highlights specific services such as serious injury, birth injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, spinal injury and brain injury.

Focus on rehabilitation and holistic support

Beyond legal claims, Fletchers emphasises its commitment to supporting clients in accessing rehabilitation and other services they may need during the process. The firm states that this practical approach, together with legal expertise, allows families to focus on what really matters. Its institutional communication revolves around the idea of "recover, rebuild and thrive", with particular attention to immediate recovery and future independence.

History and structure

The firm was founded in 1987 by Rob Fletcher, former Chairman, with the aim of protecting the rights of people whose lives had been changed by injury. It began as a team of nine professionals and over time expanded its activity into medical negligence. Today, Fletchers Solicitors Limited is headquartered at St James' Tower, 7 Charlotte Street, Manchester M1 4DZ, and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) under number 469026. The company is registered under number 5743784.

Awards and accreditations

The website displays various badges and mentions that the firm presents as endorsements of its quality: Trustpilot, Chambers & Legal 500, The Times Best Law Firm, Armed Forces Covenant, AVMA Lawyers' Service Member, Headway Accredited Solicitors, SIA Trusted Legal Partner and CBIT Trusted Legal Partner. It also indicates that it works under a "no win, no fee" fee arrangement.

Social commitment and foundation

Fletchers has the Fletchers Foundation and various partnerships aimed at generating a positive impact in the communities it serves. Among its initiatives, the website mentions a maternity training grants scheme for professionals in this field, and a campaign to improve maternity care under the slogan "For every birth. For every baby. For every family".

National presence and team

The firm describes itself as a national team with offices across the UK, allowing it to offer specialist advice regardless of the client's location. Its staff includes lawyers specialising in the different areas of practice, and the website dedicates sections to the people who make up the organisation, as well as to career opportunities and internal development programmes.

Location and contact

St James' Tower, 7 Charlotte Street, Manchester M1 4DZ · Phone: 0330 175 8740 · Email: enquiry@fs.co.uk · Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 09:00-18:00