Slater and Gordon is one of the UK’s largest and best-known consumer law firms, with office locations nationwide. We recognise the importance of the role of the SIO in the leadership and management of investigations.
We’re passionate about supporting victims and survivors of crime, and over the years we’ve been involved in many cases that have allowed us to support the victims, their families, and police and authorities, in seeking justice and receiving any compensation due.
Supporting the work of senior investigating officers
Below are just a handful of the cases in recent years where we’ve worked in parallel with SIOs (through investigation teams and family liaison officers) to complement your vital work by supporting victims and survivors of crime; not just financially, but also via access to all-important therapies and support.
Westminster terror attack
On 22 March 2017, six people were killed and more than 50 were injured in the terrorist attack on Westminster Bridge. We supported a number of those who’d survived with life-changing injuries.
Listen to victims of the Westminster terror attack tell their stories and talk about the support they received from Slater and Gordon:
Grenfell
On 14th June 2017, a fire broke out in the 24 storey Grenfell Tower Block of flats in North Kensington, West London. 72 people were killed as a result. A public inquiry into the disaster was announced by the Prime Minister the following day.
Our team of inquiry specialists have represented six core participants and their families in the inquiry, as well as a large number of claimants in civil litigation arising from the disaster.
The inquiry was split into two phases: phase one involved our team providing recommendations and lending support to the many thousands of individuals left with dangerous cladding on their properties, and phase two of the inquiry saw the representation of our clients and their families in their fight for justice and answers.
Manchester Arena terror attack
On 22 May 2017, hundreds of people excitedly entered the Manchester Arena to watch popstar, Ariana Grande. Sadly, 22 never made it out of the concert hall alive, after suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a shrapnel-laden device.
We supported a number of victims and their families in receiving justice and support, as well as looking at the details of what happened, to try and prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.
Hear about the details of one of our client’s campaigns for law changes after the devastating loss of her son here.
Hit and run road collision
Our client, Jack, was the victim of a hit and run car accident.
He was left paralysed from the chest down. He now strives to make the best of every day and not let what happened to him get him down.
Listen to Jack tell his story and talk about the support he received here.
Our partners
We’re honoured to work with a number of fantastic partners who support victims and survivors of crime. They include:
Embrace- Embrace are a charity who specialise in helping young victims of crime. They provide a variety of support to individuals and work with police officers in every force in the UK, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
Slater and Gordon has been supporting Embrace for several years, and in 2020 we were proud to become Gold Corporate Partners and members of the Embrace 100 Club. Read more.
Brake- The road safety charity, Brake, is one of our long-standing charity partners. They’ve been working closely with police forces since their inception 25 years ago.
For several years Slater and Gordon has sponsored Brake’s National Road Victim Service, which offers a wealth of tools and resources to help road crash victims. As of this year, we also sponsor their fantastic Police Family Liaison Officer Hub. Read more.
Victim Support- Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. They provide specialist help and support. Slater and Gordon is delighted to sponsor their exceptional work in helping victims get back on track.
As a partner of Victim Support, victims referred to this fantastic charity will also be offered representation and first-class support from our team of experts.
RoadPeace- RoadPeace is the national charity for road crash victims in the UK. They provide information and support services to people seriously injured in, or bereaved by, road crashes. We’re honoured to sponsor their exceptional work.
In May 2021, Slater and Gordon sponsored DCS Andy Cox in his 200k challenge for RoadPeace. Read more.
Police Federation- Our lawyers have supported Police Federation members for over 60 years.
This level of experience working with the policing community provides us with a comprehensive understanding of the many challenges police officers face in their admirable work, and in turn how best to support. Read more.
If you have any questions or you’d like any further information about our work alongside senior investigating officers, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our partnerships consultant Zac Idun OBE. As a former police officer, counter terrorism detective, FLO and family liaison coordinator, Zac has an in-depth understanding of the ways in which lawyers can support and underpin the important work of SIOs.
Our services
We’re regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) and are honoured to be highly ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners legal directories each year.
We can help with:
If you’d like to talk to us about how we can support you, simply call 0800 916 9011 or contact us online.
For more information about how we work with FLOs, Roads Policing and police officers, click here.