Meet the Optimal Solicitors team
Real people. Real support. Real results.
A team you can trust for clear advice, strong representation and the outcome you deserve.
Real people. Real support. Real results.
A team you can trust for clear advice, strong representation and the outcome you deserve.
At Optimal Solicitors, our team is built around one clear purpose: delivering outstanding legal support that feels personal, accessible and genuinely reassuring. We’re a multilingual team of UK solicitors, lawyers and legal assistants trusted by clients who want straight answers, strong representation and communication that feels human.
We act for clients across the UK in no win no fee personal injury claims, serious injury and clinical negligence (medical negligence), as well as family law matters such as divorce, child arrangements and financial settlements, alongside civil disputes and litigation. Whatever you’re dealing with, we’ll explain your options in plain English (and your preferred language), keep your case moving, and fight for the best possible outcome.
Managing Director and Legal Director, Chris brings 30+ years’ experience as a solicitor, guiding the firm’s direction and legal standards. He combines strategic oversight with practical expertise across personal injury, commercial and civil law, keeping advice clear, decisive and client-focused.
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Clara is a Family Law Solicitor who supports clients with divorce, children matters and wider family issues with calm, practical guidance. With a first-class Master’s in Law and experience gained since joining Optimal in 2018, she focuses on clarity, reassurance and sensible outcomes.
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Gabriella is a Serious Injury and Medical Negligence litigator, originally called to the Bar at Middle Temple in 2009. She is now requalifying as a solicitor to be even more hands-on day-to-day, bringing sharp litigation insight alongside empathetic client care.
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Hemant is a solicitor in our Fast Track team, handling employers’ liability and personal injury claims with meticulous attention to detail. Clients value his straightforward, human approach and his focus on moving cases forward efficiently towards the best outcome.
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Jacek leads Service Quality and Business Improvement, shaping the client experience from first contact to final outcome. Having joined Optimal in 2015 and previously leading the First Response Team, he sets the standard for empathy, professionalism and consistent service.
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Jeff is a Catastrophic Personal Injury litigator who joined Optimal in 2022, bringing 25+ years’ litigation experience. He represents vulnerable clients in serious injury claims—often workplace, public liability or road traffic—especially when they’re up against large corporate defendants.
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Jonathan is a qualified solicitor in our civil and general team, advising on day-to-day civil disputes, consumer disputes and psychiatric workplace injuries. He joined Optimal in February 2025 and is known for practical strategy, clear explanations and steady progress.
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Mark is Head of Personal Injury, with 15+ years’ litigation experience and a reputation for clear, pragmatic advocacy in complex claims. Recognised by The Legal 500, he combines strong case strategy with calm guidance so clients feel informed and supported throughout.
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Ryszarda is a Portal Case Handler in our Fast Track Personal Injury team, supporting clients with empathy, clarity and determination. After legal studies in Poland, she first joined Optimal as a translator—helping Polish-speaking clients feel understood and confident in the process.
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Sana is a trainee solicitor in our civil disputes team, helping consumers and members of the public secure fairness when their rights are challenged. She’s a natural mediator who explains options clearly and advocates relentlessly for clients who need a strong voice.
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Shah is an Expert Case Handler supporting clients in road traffic accidents, employers’ liability and public liability claims. With a legal career that began in 2018 and Optimal since 2023, he’s known for proactive updates and results-driven case handling.
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Stephanie is a Family Law Solicitor and Team Leader, supporting clients through divorce, child arrangements and financial settlements with a calm, practical approach. Admitted in 2015 and with Optimal since 2018, she focuses on clear, strategic advice and sensible outcomes.
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Susan is a Catastrophic Injury Senior Solicitor and Team Leader, with 25+ years’ experience in personal injury law. She represents clients with life-changing trauma from road traffic, workplace and public liability incidents, combining meticulous strategy with compassionate, steady support.
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Walter is a Litigation Solicitor in Fast Track Personal Injury, known for sharp analysis and a determined approach. He’s prepared to take cases to trial when needed, pushing firmly for the results clients deserve while keeping the process clear and controlled.
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Wojciech leads IT & Digital Transformation, driving the systems that keep the firm responsive and cases moving smoothly. He joined Optimal in 2015 after graduating in Computer Science and has spent a decade refining technology that improves client service and efficiency.
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