Switalskis makes three new appointments to its Wakefield-based law team
Law firm Switalskis has made three new appointments to its Wakefield-based abuse compensation team, reflecting continued demand for specialist legal representation for abuse survivors.
Alison McCormack joins as a solicitor with over 20 years’ experience, having qualified in 2002. She began work in abuse compensation a decade ago after working on historical child abuse cases and has focused on this area of law ever since. Supporting Switalskis’ involvement in the forthcoming grooming gangs inquiry, in which Switalskis is the most prominent legal representatives nationally, is among her key priorities.
Kate Hall also joins the Wakefield office as a solicitor with over eight years’ experience working in child abuse compensation claims, qualifying through the SQE apprenticeship route in 2024. She brings experience with a particular focus on exploitation claims.
Paralegal Kayla Rose completes the trio of Wakefield appointments, joining after taking part in the firm’s work experience programme.
David Greenwood, director and head of abuse compensation at Switalskis, says: “Our work requires a unique combination of technical capability, compassion and understanding, and a determination to give survivors a voice and strong legal representation. Survivors can find
the claims process overwhelming and confusing, and we aim to provide clear, pragmatic advice in the most transparent way possible. These excellent appointments strengthen our teams and will help us continue to maintain high standards as we support more survivors.”
Switalskis’ abuse compensation team comprises 21 specialists based across Yorkshire and London. The team represents survivors of abuse nationwide and is recognised for its work in complex and high-profile cases involving child sexual exploitation, institutional abuse and safeguarding failures.
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