Expertise

Warren has significant experience in acting for child and adult claimants who have suffered injuries of the utmost severity, particularly brain, spinal cord, burns, amputations and complex orthopaedic injuries.

Recognition

Warren is described in Chambers as being “an extremely thorough and effective advocate for his clients.” He was noted for having “a very approachable manner and a comprehensive understanding of his clients and their case” and for being “very professional throughout” and a solicitor who “is down to earth and very client-focused.”

Warren is ranked in Chambers as a Band 2 lawyer.

The Legal 500 singled Warren out as being “at the top of his game” and having “a superb manner with clients and experts alike.”

“Clients love Warren Maxwell, and opponents fear him. He is a great all-round lawyer.”

 

Experience

Warren recently recovered £14M for a 17 year-old female who sustained a brain injury after she was run down when aged 5.

He acted for the claimant in Housley v Christiansen LTLPI 6/1/2010 where damages to pay for a light aircraft and associated costs, (including the cost of renting accommodation with attached airstrip), were recovered by a flying instructor who was unable to continue teaching as a result of his injuries.

He was also the claimant’s solicitor in Cheung v Zhu (t/a Yang Sing Fish and Chip) [2011] EWHC 2913 (QB): an employer’s liability action where the claimant sustained a spinal cord injury, which is now often cited in ‘slip/trip’ cases.

Career

  • First Bn Coldstream Guards 1988-1993;
  • Legal department of the GMB Trade Union 1993-1996;
  • Eagle Star Insurance (later Zurich) 1996-1999;
  • Trained Gorman Hamilton; qualified 2002; Gorman Hamilton Solicitors 1999-2007;
  • Watson Burton LLP 2007-2008
  • Assistant Solicitor Stewarts 2007-2009; Associate Solicitor Stewarts 2009-2011; Senior Associate Stewarts 2011-2014; Partner Stewarts 2014 to date.

Accreditations and Memberships

  • APIL accredited Senior Litigator
  • APIL accredited spinal cord injury specialist
  • APIL accredited brain injury specialist
  • Law Society Personal Injury Panel member
  • Member of the APIL Military Claims, Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Groups

Personal

Warren enjoys spending time with his family as well as skiing and surfing when the weather and his family permit.