Experience

Alisha has over 25 years of experience in dealing with Personal Injury and Medical Negligence claims with the last 8 years dealing with claims in excess of several million pounds. She has previous experience of an array of Catastrophic claims involving loss of limbs, brain injury, spinal injuries, birth injuries, severe disabilities and psychological injuries as well as Medical Negligence.

Alisha is also a consultant solicitor for number of other North West firms helping them deal with their Medical Negligence and large loss claims. More recently, Alisha has also dealt with Landlord and Tenant issues, Housing Disrepair, Commercial Leases and Employment contracts.

Alisha can offer experience in risk management, complaint handling, setting up departments, setting realistic KPI’s, developing workflows and much more! She is available for consultancy work and can attend your offices to give training on the above areas or simply to review large loss files (on a confidential basis) and give you guidance on how best to deal with these matters, what experts to instruct, and value the claim. She is also a Solicitor Advocate and she is happy to take direct/private instructions for advocacy hearings in Birkenhead, Liverpool, Manchester and Chester at fixed rates. For small claims her rates are fixed at £250.

Alisha is a member of APIL, a Solicitor Advocate and a member of the Dispute Resolution Committee, Liverpool.

Interests

Outside of work, Alisha enjoys spending time with her family and pets, travelling and socialising with her friends.

Experience

Alec is a CILEX Lawyer with over eight years of experience in personal injury and civil litigation, with specialism in employer/public liability and holiday sickness cases.

Alec obtained further CILEX qualifications to be able to appear in Court and is regularly instructed to undertake hearings as a self employed advocate.

Interests

Alec enjoys cooking, walking his dog and socialising with friends and family.

He hopes to be able to start skiing once his house renovations are finished.

Experience

Robert specialises in residential landlord and tenant matters, advising and representing clients in a wide range of disputes.

Robert first joined Phoenix as a legal assistant in 2019, before completing his LLB in 2020 at the University of Chester. Robert continued on to his LLM Legal Practice Course shortly thereafter and started his training contract with Phoenix in January 2021. Robert qualified in November 2022 into our Landlord and Tenant team.

Robert showed great enthusiasm for this area of law and soon rose to head up Phoenix’s Residential Landlord and Tenant department. He assists both landlords and tenants in navigating the challenges of residential property disputes, and his main practice areas range from possession claims, tenancy renewals, tenancy deposit claims, housing disrepair, and rent repayment orders.

Robert’s thorough and meticulous approach means nothing is missed and his clients feel supported and reassured from the outset of their claim through to representation at court, offering clear and practical advice at every step of the way.

In addition to this, Robert regularly attends court on behalf of not only Phoenix, but also various firms located in England and Wales as an advocate, and he has conducted nearly 300-hearings despite only qualifying just under 3-years ago.

Interests 

Outside of work, Robert enjoys cycling, cricket, hiking, and rugby as well as spending time with his young family and friends.

Experience

Christopher joined the company in February 2019. He is a Law Graduate from the University of Liverpool, graduating in 2017.

He currently assists on a number of matters, including Medical Negligence, Holiday Sickness and Wills.

Christopher is also currently studying with CILEx to qualify as a Chartered Legal Executive.

Interests

Outside of the office, Christopher is a Tranmere Rovers season ticket holder, enjoys spending time reading and walking with his dog.

Experience

Lucia joined Phoenix in November 2024 and is currently undertaking a Solicitor Apprenticeship, working toward her SQE qualification while gaining hands-on experience within our Clinical Negligence Department.

A criminology graduate from Liverpool John Moores University, she is already making valuable contributions to client cases and is committed to becoming a fully qualified Clinical Negligence Solicitor in the near future.

Lucia represents the next generation of legal professionals—eager to learn, driven to grow, and supported every step of the way at Phoenix.

Experience

With over 25 years of experience in legal finance, Carl brings deep expertise in managing law firm accounts, from handling client receipts to ensuring SRA audit compliance.

His hands-on knowledge across all areas of legal accounting strengthens our internal operations and ensures we remain efficient and fully compliant as we scale.

Interests

Outside of work, Carl enjoys spending time with his family, walking his dog, and staying active on the football field—whether as a spectator or a player.

Experience

Esme joined Phoenix following a major career transition, bringing with her a unique blend of frontline public service and legal training.

A law graduate who completed her LPC with the University of Law in 2023, Esme previously served nearly a decade as a prison officer and also volunteered as a Special Constable with Merseyside Police.

Now assisting on high-value medical negligence cases, Esme applies her strong analytical and interpersonal skills to support clients during some of the most difficult times in their lives.

Interests

When not in the office, she enjoys playing poker and caddying for her son Lincoln, a competitive junior golfer with the Tommy Fleetwood Academy.

Experience

Oliver joined Phoenix in December 2024 and currently works within the Landlord & Tenant team, with a primary focus on housing disrepair claims. He also supports the Personal Injury team in pursuing claims on behalf of tenants who have sustained injuries because of substandard housing conditions.

Oliver graduated with a Law degree from Liverpool Hope University and is currently completing his LLM Legal Practice Course at Liverpool John Moores University.

Prior to joining Phoenix, Oliver gained experience in debt recovery, financial mis-selling, and family law, giving him a well-rounded legal background.

Interests

Outside of work, Oliver is a season ticket holder at Everton FC and enjoys travelling.

Experience

Lyndsey is Head of Civil Litigation at Phoenix Legal, with over 25 years of legal experience. She specialises in managing complex fast track civil claims and leads the team with a focus on strategic litigation, efficiency, and exceptional client outcomes.

Having progressed from paralegal roles to senior leadership positions, Lyndsey has a proven track record in supervising high-performing teams, delivering operational improvements, and achieving successful case resolutions. She combines strong commercial awareness with pragmatic advice and a commitment to professional development within her team.

Interests 

Outside of work, Lyndsey is a keen tennis player and Ladies Club Captain at her local tennis club.

Experience

Luq Ali brings almost 19 years of distinguished experience in clinical negligence law to his role as Head of Clinical Negligence at Phoenix Legal. Luq has built a reputation for handling some of the most complex and sensitive medical negligence cases across the UK.

Prior to joining Phoenix Legal, Luq held leadership roles at both Slater and Gordon - where he was national head of lower‑value clinical negligence claims - and Christopher Law, where he served as Director specialising in claimant cases.

Luq’s expertise spans a broad range of clinical negligence matters, with particular focus on:

- Obstetric and neonatal injuries – including cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and wrongful birth

- Complex spinal injuries and delayed diagnoses

- Anaesthetic awareness, surgical error, GP and dental negligence

Recognised in Chambers UK 2025, Luq has earned praise for his client care, legal acumen, and ability to deliver results in challenging cases.  Chambers sources highlight his responsiveness, empathy and commitment to keeping clients informed every step of the way.

He maintains professional membership in APIL, AvMA, and SCIL, ensuring he stays at the forefront of evolving clinical negligence law and best practices.

At Phoenix Legal, Luq is dedicated to leading the firm’s Clinical Negligence team with integrity, empathy, and tactical expertise – focused on securing justice and long-term support for individuals and families impacted by medical negligence.

Experience

Lucas joined the firm in March 2022 and began his solicitor apprenticeship in January 2025.

He works in the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury department alongside Alisha Butler.

Experience

Kate joined the firm in June 2024. She is a Law Graduate from the University of Liverpool.

Kate has begun her training contract in September 2025. Her current caseload consists of Debt Recovery matters, and she also assists on Tenancy Deposit claims.

She is currently studying the LPC at Liverpool John Moores University and aspires to qualify as a solicitor.

Interests

Out of the office, Kate enjoys watching Liverpool FC & spending time with friends and family.

Experience

Georgia completed her LLB Law and German degree, with a year abroad in Mannheim, Germany, at Swansea University. She then went on to complete her LPC and Masters in Law, Advanced Drafting.

Georgia qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in May 2024 and has experience in dealing with a variety of clinical negligence matters since 2020.

Georgia is passionate about providing excellent support and positive outcomes for individuals and families impacted by clinical negligence.