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Durham Police Federation

Slater and Gordon Solicitors

Legal advice for Police Federation members 

 

Slater and Gordon have supported the Police Federation for over six decades and provide a suite of tailored legal services to officers both on and off-duty. We are specialists in Police Federation legal advice and understand the intricacies of police work so when you need us, we are here to help. 

 

Employment law 

Our specialist employment team have an in-depth knowledge of police work and when issues arise, we work with your federation to ensure that the rights of police officers are protected.  

We advise police officers on all areas of employment including: 

  • All aspects of police regulations 
  • Discrimination and equality issues 
  • Pension disputes 
  • Working time issues 
  • Whistleblowing 
  • Bullying and harassment 
  • Medical retirement 
  • Attendance and performance 

 

Meet your representative 

Peter Byrne - Head of Employment 

0330 995 6805 

peter.byrne@slatergordon.uk 

 

Personal Injury law 

 

Accidents happen, especially in police work. Whether you have suffered an injury on or off duty, you need to know what your rights are and where to turn to, so you get the compensation you deserve. Our specialists offer support with:  

  • Road traffic accidents (either on or off duty) 
  • Fatal accident claims 
  • Defective equipment 
  • Accidents in the workplace 
  • Training accidents 
  • Public liability claims 
  • Accidents on other premises 
  • Animal handling incidents 
  • Occupational deafness 
  • Employer liability claims including stress 

 

Meet your representative 

Matt Tomlinson - Head of Serious Injury - North 

0800 884 0101 

matthew.c.tomlinson@slatergordon.uk 

 

Family law 

Our family law team have specialist expertise in assisting Police Federation members and have undergone an intense training programme ensuring they are fully equipped to advice on every aspect of police culture, pay, pensions and shift pattern essential to ensure the best results for their clients. 

We provide access to some of the country’s best family lawyers and offer Police Federation members and police personnel a free initial appointment at a time and venue that is convenient, and discounted rates

Our family law services include: 

  • Police pensions on divorce 
  • Divorce 
  • Financial disputes upon divorce 
  • Disputes concerning children 
  • Civil partnership 
  • Cohabitation issues and unmarried property disputes 
  • Pre and post-nuptial agreements 
  • Injunctions. 

 

Meet your representatives 

Jenniffer Brunt  

Jenniffer.brunt@slatergordon.uk  

Andrew Ormrod 

Andrew.ormrod@slatergordon.uk 

Rebecca Cliff  

Rebecca.cliff@slatergordon.uk 

Sam Ishaq Forsyth 

Sam.ishaq-forsyth@slatergordon.uk 

Francesca Grey  

Francesca.grey@slatergordon.uk  

 

Wills, trusts and estates 

Our team of specialist lawyers will take the time to understand your needs and suggest innovative, tailored solutions to safeguard your assets. We can advise in all areas of wills, trusts and probate including: 

  • Trusts 
  • Wills 
  • Inheritance tax planning 
  • Domicile issues 
  • Care home fee planning 
  • Lasting powers of attorney 
  • Probate and estate administration 

 

We offer 100% discounted wills for Police Federation members using a web-based facility, so you can make your own will online via the Slater and Gordon website. On the site you will find a basic, straightforward will that you can complete online. Simply fill in the online questionnaire, print out your will and have it witnessed. With an RRP of £42.00 (single) or £84.00 (pair) we are pleased to offer a 100% discount for police federation members.  

 

 

Meet your representative 

Rachael Gooding - Senior Associate 

0330 99 55 122 

rachael.gooding@slatergordon.uk 

 

 

Medical negligence 

Medical negligence occurs when a medical professional fails in their duty of care to a patient and provides treatment that falls below an acceptable standard. This substandard care then causes either an injury, an illness, the worsening of an existing health condition or even death. 

If you have suffered an injury or illness due to medical negligence, our industry leading solicitors are here to help.  

Our solicitors can offer advice about: 

  • Amputation and loss of limb claims 
  • Brain injury claims 
  • Cancer claims 
  • Cauda Equina claims 
  • Cerebral Palsy claims 
  • Orthopaedic claims 
  • Spinal injuries 
  • Sepsis claims 
  • Surgical error claims 

 

Meet your representative   

Nicola Winslett - Senior Associate Solicitor and Clinical Support Team Manager 

0330 995 6823 

Nicola.Winslett@slatergordon.uk 

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