Amy has worked in the legal sector for 13 years. She is a Director in our Child Abuse Compensation team.
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
19 Cheapside
Wakefield
WF1 2SD
Amy specialises in child sexual abuse compensation with a particular interest in claims involving child sexual exploitation and grooming. She has been heavily involved supporting victims of the Rotherham and West Yorkshire grooming scandals.
In addition, Amy has represented hundreds of survivors of abuse in South London, particularly in relation to the failings of the London Borough of Lambeth.
Amy is an active member of several related organisations:
Alongside her client work, Amy is the firm’s Training Principal responsible for our Qualifying Solicitors, Solicitor Apprentices and Graduate Solicitor Apprentices.
Amy's accreditations and awards include:
Amy has a common sense and transparent approach. Survivors of child abuse, understandably, often have difficultly trusting professionals. Amy’s approach is therefore to build a professional relationship with her clients at their own pace.
“The very first-time mum spoke to Amy she noticed how easy she was to talk to and how she felt at ease immediately. Given the circumstances of having to rake up traumatic past events, this alone was a great start to their relationship. Amy also contacted me to explain who she was and how she would be helping mum. I knew from that first conversation that Amy was the right solicitor to help mum with her case.
Throughout the whole process Amy has been compassionate, understanding and communicative. I believe mum would have found this whole process too stressful and may not have had the courage and strength to see it through if it wasn’t for Amy. Amy has been a great support, while maintaining her professionalism with her caring nature. Mum and I can’t thank Amy enough”
Child Abuse Compensation Client
David Fish, now 47, has been convicted as part of Operation Stovewood and has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to two sexual offences and being convicted of rape, unlawful wounding and causing or inciting child prostitution.
Switalskis has launched a new work experience programme aimed at inspiring future legal talent and encouraging diversity in the legal sector.
On Friday 13 September, Waleed Ali (42) was found guilty within hours of jurors beginning their deliberations in a trial at Sheffield Crown Court. He was sentenced immediately to 5 years in prison.