Website: www.slatergordon.co.uk
Telephone: 0330 107 5014
Email: Via online enquiry
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Slater and Gordon Lawyers is a leading consumer law firm, with a dedicated team specialising in abuse claims.
We understand that speaking about abuse and exploring your legal options can be difficult and daunting. Our approach is to provide clear, sensitive and practical advice allowing each individual to understand what options are available to them. We understand that no two experiences are the same, we take time to listen and provide tailored advice to each person’s circumstances by explaining the process, timescales, funding arrangements and any hurdles that may arise. We aim to ensure that each individual has the necessary information to be able to make the informed decision about whether pursuing a claim is right for them.
We act for survivors of child sexual abuse in relation to both recent and historical abuse in a range of settings, including schools, religious organisations, care settings, sports organisations, other institutions and against individual perpetrators.
We recognise that coming forward can feel overwhelming which may bring questions and concerns. Our role is to provide confidential legal advice, explain what options may be available and support survivors though the process if they decide to pursue a claim.
For many survivors, seeking legal advice is about more than compensation. It may be about being heard, having their experiences acknowledged, seeking accountability or obtaining answers. Whatever brings someone to Slater and Gordon, we aim to provide a supportive service, helping survivors understand their options and guiding them through each stage of the legal process.
Our specialist abuse team supports survivors of recent and non-recent childhood abuse. Our experience includes the following key areas and routes to redress:
Survivors choose Slater and Gordon because our dedicated abuse team combines decades of specialist experience with a sensitive, survivor-led approach. We have acted in complex and high-profile childhood abuse cases across many institutional settings and represented more than 100 survivors through the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
We provide clear, confidential advice without judgement, explain every available route to ensure survivors remain informed and in control throughout the process. Our focus is not only on compensation, but also on helping survivors seek answers, recognition, accountability and meaningful change.
We recognise that discussing childhood abuse and engaging with a legal process can be difficult. We listen without judgement, avoid asking for unnecessary detail and explain each stage in clear, accessible language. Survivors can choose how and when we communicate, take breaks and involve a trusted person where appropriate.
We agree next steps together, provide realistic information about timescales and possible outcomes, and ensure survivors remain informed and in control. All information is treated sensitively and confidentially, and we can signpost to specialist support services where additional emotional or practical help may be beneficial.
When you first contact us either by telephone or email, a friendly member of our team will take some basic personal details and listen to your initial enquiry with care and sensitivity.
One of our dedicated team members will then call you to discuss the key details of your experience. We won’t ask you to go into unnecessary details about the abuse itself. Instead, we’ll focus on the essentials, such as when and where the abuse happened, who was involved and how it has affected your day-today-life.
Everything you tell us is completely confidential.
We will then carefully review your case with our specialist lawyers to assess whether we are able to assist. If we believe we can help, we will arrange a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your options and the potential routes available to you.
If we are unable to assist, we will do our best to explain why we are unable to help and guide you towards other organisations that may be able to help.
Biography
Richard Scorer is Head of Abuse Law and Public Inquiries at Slater and Gordon and one of the UK’s leading abuse and public inquiry lawyers. With more than 30 years’ experience, he has represented survivors and bereaved families in many of the UK’s most significant inquiries, including IICSA, the Manchester Arena Inquiry and the Thirlwall Inquiry. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers and recognised by Legal 500, Richard is a leading advocate for survivors’ rights and institutional accountability.
Biography
Kim Harrison is a Principal Lawyer and Head of Operations for Abuse and Public Inquiries at Slater and Gordon with more than 20 years experience. She is a nationally recognised expert in abuse litigation, public inquiries and human rights claims, and served as President of APIL in 2024.
Biography
Isabelle Lawley is a Trainee Solicitor at Slater and Gordon, working within the Abuse and Public Inquiries team. She has gained experience supporting clients involved in complex and high-profile litigation across abuse, public inquiry, family and employment matters. Prior to joining the firm, Isabelle worked in child protection law, supporting vulnerable children and families. She is committed to claimant and public interest litigation and is recognised for her empathetic, client-focused approach.
Slater and Gordon provides a nationwide service. Survivors can arrange appointments remotely by telephone or video call, or meet with us at one of our offices across the country. Where appropriate and necessary, we may also be able to arrange a home visit. We will discuss each survivor’s needs and agree the most suitable and accessible way to meet.
On 20th October 2022 the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) will issue its final report, bringing IICSA to an end, 8 years after
