• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Wednesday April 6 2022
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Royds Withy King reappointed to Mesothelioma UK legal panel

Law firm Royds Withy King has been reappointed to the Mesothelioma UK legal panel for another two years.

Mesothelioma UK, a national asbestos-related cancer charity, has expanded its legal panel of specialist solicitors to 12 law firms in England, Wales and Scotland. Royds Withy King, a member since the panel’s inception, has been reappointed to the panel.

Mesothelioma is a cancer related to exposure to asbestos. The UK has the highest incidence of mesothelioma in the world with around 2,700 people diagnosed each year. Even though asbestos imports were banned more than 20 years ago, the rate of mesothelioma in the UK still continues to rise.

It is sometimes called ‘the Swindon Disease’ because railway workers were exposed to asbestos. The railway works was Swindon’s single biggest employer in the 1950s and town is disproportionately affected by cases.

Helen Childs, partner and head of Royds Withy King’s specialist industrial disease team said: “We have been so proud to support Mesothelioma UK since it was established in 2013. Mesothelioma UK is an amazing charity which is dedicated to supporting those with mesothelioma and their families, with a national network of specialist nurses, a commitment to research into this terrible disease, to raising awareness and lobbying.

“We are delighted to have been re-appointed to their panel of specialist lawyers and look forward to continuing to support individuals with Mesothelioma and their families. It’s so important for those impacted by mesothelioma to seek specialist legal and medical advice, as it may enable them to access bespoke medical treatment and financial support.”

Mesothelioma UK chief executive, Liz Darlison said: “Mesothelioma UK is eager to help and support patients in all matters relating to their mesothelioma diagnosis including compensation.

“Engaging with an experienced, specialist law firm can make a significant difference to people living with mesothelioma. We’re confident that the new members will join the other law firms in bringing significant legal expertise to help us to promote the work of the charity and to increase our support for patients and their families and carers throughout the UK.”

Joining Royds Withy King on the Mesothelioma UK are The Asbestos Law Partnership, Simpson Millar, Digby Brown, Irwin Mitchell, Fieldfisher, Hugh James, Leigh Day, Novum Law, Slater & Gordon and Thompsons Law.