External Accreditations
Please find below a list of professional bodies and organisations from who Leigh Day & Co is proud to have been awarded accreditation status:
Action against Medical Accidents
Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is the independent charity which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident. They only recommend solicitors who they have accredited through their robust and independent system. Leigh Day & Co are approved members of the solicitors panel and have permission to display their quality mark.
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
APIL is a not for profit organisation, established over 18 years ago to support injured people by fighting for their rights and campaigning for access to justice. APIL provides accreditation for personal injury lawyers and their kitemark provides a recognised standard of competence and specialist expertise for solicitors and barristers dealing with personal injury claims. Leigh Day & Co is an APIL accredited practice.
The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)
CEDR is an independent non-profit organisation with a public mission and supported by multinational business, law firms and public sector organisations. They work in the UK and internationally to cut the cost of conflict and create a world of choice and capability in conflict prevention and resolution. One partner at Leigh Day & Co is CEDR accredited mediator.
The Law Society
Many legal practitioners earn special recognition for their expertise in particular areas of law by achieving membership in one or more of the Law Society's accreditation schemes. Leigh Day & Co has many practitioners whose skills, knowledge and experience have been thoroughly tested and certified by The Law Society and are now a member of either the Clinical Negligence or Personal Injury accreditation schemes.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulates more than 100,000 solicitors in England and Wales, as well as registered European lawyers and registered foreign lawyers. Established in January 2007, it is the independent regulatory body of the Law Society of England and Wales.