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Aston Knight Solicitors was established in 2011.

Our aim was not to become the largest firm, or to have the most offices, or to provide the most services.

Our aim was to remain specialists in the areas we work and provide a level of service that will result in growth through recommendations.

We have achieved this by employing the finest solicitors, experts within their areas of law, with an enviable reputation for their technical knowledge and lateral thinking resulting in exceptional results for our clients.

We have created a firm committed to our client’s needs, placing the best result for our clients at the centre of everything we do, ensuring you get the result you deserve.

We also expect to be judged on more than just results. We expect to be judged on our customer service and our relationships with our clients.

We obtain regular feedback during and at the conclusion of our case and are proud to see a 100% recommendation rate.


Our Team

  • Ayoub Khan

    Managing Director and Solicitor | LLB (Hons), PGdip

    Ayoub grew up in Bury before graduating from the University of Lancaster. After then completing his Post Graduate Diploma in Law at the College of Law, Chester, he joined a prestigious London magic-circle firm where he worked on a multi-million pound product liability claim, being the highest value claim of its type in the world. He then returned to the North West where he joined a leading firm before leaving to start his own specialist practice.

    Whilst Ayoub rarely conducts cases personally these days (the rigours of practice management eating up the majority of time), he continues to oversee and support solicitors, particularly in higher value and more complex cases.

    In an era in which many litigation firms have been forced to close, or have succumbed to a low-quality-high-output approach, Ayoub has bucked the trend by building a thriving specialist practice, regarded as one of the strongest firms in the North West and regularly instructed in very high value matters.

    Ayoub is renowned for his high (and often exacting!) standards for the quality of work produced by the Firm and his solicitors, whilst promoting a friendly and supportive work culture.

    Ayoub hopes to continue to build upon the Firm’s successes and to further cement its status as a quality-focussed and respected practice in the years to come.

    • Complex and High Value Litigation
    • Commercial Dispute Resolution
    • Civil Litigation
  • James Winterbottom

    Senior Solicitor | LLB (Hons), PGdip

    James grew up in Rossendale, attending Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School. He graduated from university with First Class Honours in law and was awarded the Langleys Prize for Distinguished Performance in Final Level Law for placing top in his year group.

    James then went on to study at the College of Law, York, graduating with Distinction. After a number of years with a leading Manchester practice James joined Aston Knight Solicitors in 2014.

    James has an excellent reputation in the industry, particularly for succeeding in difficult and disputed cases rejected or abandoned by other law firms. He regularly handles cases in excess of £1m but is equally happy dealing with smaller cases as well. James prides himself on his client care standards. He is a published author in the prestigious Solicitors Journal, as well as a keen blogger for the Aston Knight website.

    • Clinical Negligence
    • High Value Personal Injury
    • Commercial Dispute Resolution
    • Civil Litigation
  • Emma Pearce

    Solicitor | BA (Hons) Law & Criminology, PGdip

    Emma grew up in Manchester, attending North Manchester High School for Girls and Oldham Sixth Form College. She graduated from the University of Sheffield before going on to study at the College of Law, Birmingham, graduating with distinction. Emma went on to work in some of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the country gaining a wealth of experience. Emma joined the firm in 2018.

    Throughout her career Emma has acted for clients who have sustained serious or catastrophic injury and has worked with families following a fatal accident.

    Emma prides herself on actively listening to her clients and applies immense dedication and commitment to hard work to secure outstanding results. Her determined attitude goes a long way in establishing great relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

    • Clinical Negligence
    • High Value Personal Injury
    • Industrial Disease
    • Military Claims
  • Saqib Bashir

    Litigation Solicitor | LLB (Hons) Law and PGdlp

    Saqib grew up in Rochdale and attended the University of Leeds and then went onto study for his Post Graduate Diploma in Law at the College of Law in Chester.

    He is an experienced litigation solicitor dealing with all aspects of personal injury and a variety of general civil litigation matters having worked at a number of prestigious law firms in Manchester and in the West Yorkshire area. He has also the breadth and knowledge of dealing with matters involving complex injuries and difficult disputed cases.

    Some notable past cases include:

    A settlement for £250,000 following a road traffic accident for a victim of a hit and run accident.

    £40,000 for a client who was exposed to asbestos dust whilst working in the hold of a cargo ship.

    £45,000 for a motorcyclist who suffered from a brachial plexus injury.

    £60,000 following a road traffic accident where the client had suffered from a permanent reduced loss of taste and smell.

    Whilst Saqib has extensive experience in dealing matters for injured Claimants, he also has spent a number of years acting on behalf of the Defendant which can often help Claimants in difficult cases with his unique insight.

    Saqib prides himself on listening and understanding clients with great empathy. Saqib is client focused and uses his experience and expertise to provide a great service making use of highly respect experts and counsel in order to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.

    • Complex Personal Injury
    • Civil Litigation and Commercial Dispute Resolution
  • Andrew Thompson

    Solicitor | LLB (Hons)

    Andrew grew up in Wigan; academically stellar, he placed in the top bracket of UK top-ranking sixth form college, Winstanley College before progressing to studying law at the prestigious University of Liverpool followed by the equally eminent College of Law, Chester, continuing his impressive academic results at both.

    Andrew joined Aston Knight Solicitors in June 2023. Prior to this, he gained valuable experience, and built an impressive case success record, working at a number of highly regarded firms based in the North West including one of the largest personal injury firms in the country followed by the national leading dental negligence firm.

    Andrew boasts an excellent success record in multiple areas of personal injury including work injuries, medical negligence, general personal injury, road traffic accidents and more.  Andrew’s background means he has a particular specialism in dental negligence.  Some examples of Andrew’s impressive case success record are featured below.

    Andrew prides himself on providing excellent legal advice and delivering an unrivalled service for his clients. His sympathetic nature shines through, and his ability to empathise and build early rapport with clients helps him to establish client’s needs from day one. Andrew is not afraid to tackle challenging complex case issues and uses an organised and logical approach to solve any problems in cases.

    Andrew’s Notable Cases:

    Personal Injury

    • £1 million for a client who suffered a brain injury
    • £400,000 for a motorcyclist who suffered a brachial plexus nerve injury
    • £150,000 for a road traffic accident victim who suffered an eye injury

    Medical Negligence

    • £12,000 for a client who suffered accelerated tooth loss because of an undiagnosed
      periodontal (gum) disease.
    • £8,000 for a client who suffered tooth loss because of a failure to diagnose and treat
      decay.

    Client Feedback: 

    Aston Knight Solicitors were impressed with Andrew’s Trust Pilot reviews to date, demonstrating qualities that Aston Knight Solicitors are always seeking in members of their team. Here are some examples of Andrew’s reviews:

     

    • Clinical Negligence
    • Dental Negligence
    • High Value Personal Injury
    • Civil Litigation
  • Annie Rana

    Solicitor | 2006

    Annie, who grew up in Manchester and attended Bury Grammar School for Girls, has an impressive legal background. With almost two decades of experience in managing complex and high-value injury claims, Annie has represented clients who have suffered from a wide range of accidents, including accidents at work, public liability claims, and road traffic accidents.

    Previously, Annie was the head of the personal injury department at a highly regarded Manchester-based law firm. She has a successful track record of securing maximum compensation for her clients and is an accomplished and confident litigator who has guided her clients through the litigation process, all the way to a final hearing.

    Annie is known for her exceptional client service and has represented clients locally and nationally.

    Annie’s Notable Cases:

    Her notable cases include securing £65,000 for a 50-year-old man who suffered a serious back injury, which caused him to suffer from urinary incontinence, and securing £45,000 for a cyclist who suffered severe ankle and foot injuries.

    • Complex Personal Injury
    • Civil Litigation

 

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