January 28, 2026
Switalskis has made a positive start to the year with the announcement of 11 firmwide promotions, acknowledging the expertise and hard work demonstrated throughout its legal and support departments.
Switalskis is a Top 200 UK law firm known for combining legal excellence with genuine empathy. For over 30 years, we’ve supported individuals, families, and businesses through some of life’s most difficult moments.
Our award-winning solicitors are recognised leaders in their fields, frequently featured in national media and documentaries for their work securing justice and driving legal change. In 2024, we were proud to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work , reflecting our people-first culture and commitment to client care.
At Switalskis, we offer more than legal advice – we provide support, understanding, and practical guidance tailored to your needs. For individuals and families, that means compassionate help during sensitive legal matters. For businesses, it means sharing our legal expertise to support your growth and success.
Our strong track record, client-focused service, and professional accreditations make us a trusted choice for those seeking reliable, empathetic legal advice across a wide range of practice areas.
We understand that each legal matter is deeply personal and often comes with its own set of emotional and practical challenges. That’s why we offer a range of personal legal services to guide you through these important moments.
We provide advice and support to legal challenges faced by businesses. We combine our wealth of experience with a personal touch to bring you clear, compassionate and authoritative legal assistance on a number of business legal matters.
We extend a helping hand in navigating the complex area of claims arising from life-altering circumstances. With a blend of expertise and compassion, we stand by your side to provide the necessary legal advice to seek the compensation to which you’re rightfully entitled.
Switalskis has made a positive start to the year with the announcement of 11 firmwide promotions, acknowledging the expertise and hard work demonstrated throughout its legal and support departments.
Recent BBC reporting on Fiona Goddard’s experience of seeking compensation after years of sexual abuse highlights a pattern we see repeatedly when supporting survivors child abuse.
A report obtained by the BBC has revealed deeply concerning information about former Church in Wales Bishop Anthony Pierce, who is said to have admitted sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in 1990 while serving as a parish priest.
A Coroner has concluded that a newborn baby who was born prematurely in the early hours of Christmas Day 2023 would likely have survived if missed opportunities in his mother’s care to administer antenatal steroids had not occurred.
David Greenwood, Head of Switalskis Child Abuse Compensation department, represents a woman who, as a pupil at St Bede’s School in Redhill in 1984, was subjected to repeated sexual abuse by David Tudor.
A man who groomed and abused a vulnerable teenager in care has had his prison sentence increased from 18 to 23 years by the Court of Appeal. The survivor, who was just 15 when she was coerced into a so-called marriage with Raja Zulqurnean, lived in a Bradford children’s home at the time.
Motorcycle accidents can have life-changing consequences. In this case study, we explore the journey of a client who suffered a severe leg injury in a road traffic accident, the legal steps taken, and how rehabilitation and compensation helped support his recovery.
At Switalskis, we understand how an injury can have a lasting impact on daily life, hobbies, and independence. Our team is committed to supporting clients through complex medical negligence claims and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve.
A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. One of our big goals is to be a great place to work, and we really strive to achieve that.
I'm delighted that we've once again been recognised as one of The Sunday Times 2025 Best Places to Work. We’ve been recognised in the ‘Best Big Organisations’ category, that's companies with 250 to 1,999 employees. Out of the 115 organisations selected in this group, just seven are law firms and only three of those, including Switalskis, are proudly based in Yorkshire.
To put that into context, there are almost 10,000 regulated law firms in the UK – and only 24 across all categories made this year’s list. That makes our achievement something truly special.
Switalskis is a firm that’s going places. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. We have previously been crowned Large Firm of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.
Julie GuestHead of People
I enjoy hybrid working. When I am in the office, I use this as time to speak with colleagues about their thoughts on cases and anything relevant within the news for example, a judgment. When I am at home, I use this time to complete detailed pieces of work without the distraction of the office. I’m also able to get out on a lunch time to walk my Sproodle!
I’ve always known I wanted to help people but ruled out several professions before deciding on law. The first seat of my training contract was in commercial property, working between the Leeds and Knaresborough offices. I found the work very interesting especially drafting documents. I recently moved to the clinical negligence team, for my second seat, which I am finding both stimulating and challenging. Since joining, my integration into Switalskis has been seamless as everyone has been very welcoming and inviting. I think it helped that I often brought in brownies and cakes that I’d baked!
Switalskis is an award-winning law firm. We believe in helping all our clients, both individual and business, to achieve the very best outcomes and to be always treated fairly.
We handle your personal legal matters with warmth and compassion, offering considerate support to provide an excellent personal service.
Our inquisitive approach enables us to understand your business legal challenges providing astute, commercially-minded solutions.
Our determination drives us to secure the best possible outcome for your claim with a caring and thorough approach.
Contact us today. Call us on 0800 1380 458 or get in touch via our form.
We’re pleased to announce the launch of new drop-in legal advice clinics in West Yorkshire, delivered by our experienced Care teams. In partnership with KDAS, the sessions support individuals and families in the local community to access practical, confidential legal advice in a supportive setting.
High-asset divorce cases have the potential to develop into complex financial disputes because a marital estate is rarely straightforward when it contains a large portfolio of assets. The assets involved tend to sit within layered structures, international arrangements or business ownership models that require detailed analysis before a fair division can be reached. These cases demand a level of scrutiny far beyond that applied to the standard divorce process.
Losing a loved one is always difficult, and dealing with legal and financial matters at the same time can feel overwhelming. But what happens if someone dies and they didn’t have a will? Understanding what happens next can help families feel more prepared and avoid unnecessary disputes or delays.
Switalskis has made a positive start to the year with the announcement of 11 firmwide promotions, acknowledging the expertise and hard work demonstrated throughout its legal and support departments.