With over 30 years in high-value catastrophic personal injury litigation, Jan is a highly experienced litigation lawyer specialising in serious and catastrophic injury cases. His expertise spans various types of accidents, including road traffic collisions, accidents at work, public liability claims, clinical negligence, and professional negligence.

Education and Background:

• Degree: Honours in Modern History, Birmingham University
• Law Conversion: City of London
• Family Legacy: Comes from a family of legal professionals, including solicitors and barristers

Professional Recognition:

• Number 1 Lawyer: Recently awarded the status of Number 1 lawyer in personal injury by Chambers in their 2025 directory, a worldwide renowned legal directory, a very rare distinction.

Memberships:

• The Association Of Personal Injury Lawyers
• The Motor Accident Solicitors Association
• The Spinal Injuries Association
• The Law Society
• Long-term former member of the Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel

Cases settled in the Last Few Years:

• £4 million: Man in his 50s with a T5 spinal cord fracture from a head-on collision with a petrol tanker
• £1.2 million: Lady in her 40s with spinal injuries following a negligently administered epidural injection
• £1.1 million: Man in his 60s with brain damage, spinal, and lower limb injuries from a road traffic collision
• £5.2 million: Lady in her 30s with brain damage due to A&E’s failure to refer her for a brain scan after a minor bicycle accident
• £2.2 million: Homeless man in his 40s with brain injuries from a pedestrian accident
• £1.25 million: Professional golfer in his mid-20s who suffered a career-impacting foot injury in a road traffic collision
• £2.1 million: Financial director in his 50s with a mild brain injury affecting career progression
• £750,000: Lady in her 40s who suffered breast cancer due to a failure to diagnose Paget’s disease early in the NHS treatment process

Client Reviews:

• Linda Hoban – “At my lowest points (there were many) Jan would personally check in with me to see how I was doing and offer me hope and encouragement. Jan stood strong and steadfast, with his amazing knowledge of the law and belief in fighting for what is right, I am happy to say Jan fought so hard to see justice was done and we won my case. The time and effort Jan and his team put into helping me is something I can never repay them for, I am eternally grateful for this.”
• Graham Lucking – “KLS and particularly Mr Jan Canter and his team were courteous, patient and efficient at all times. Very professional.”
• Sheharyar As’ad – “This was a large claim as a result of a serious, life changing accident. Our first contact was with Jan Canter, solicitor, and we immediately felt we would be safe in his hands.”
• Grant Paul-Florence – “Jan Canter was incredibly supportive and helpful in explaining the process and navigating challenges with my insurers. I knew then I would be in safe hands.”
• Jill Maher – “Jan Canter and his very efficient team talked us through the procedure. The complete journey from post-accident to settlement was very smooth, painless and we are very happy with the result KLS Law supplied us with. A job well done by a very professional company.”
• Toby Tree – “Jan and Faye were great. The attention to detail over the 2 years I worked with them and support from a personal level was great. would highly recommend 5*.”
• Miss Mustafa – “5*s are not enough to rate KLS Law. I would highly recommend their services, highly professional and efficient in everything they do. When I handed over my case to Jan Canter, it was a weight lifted off my shoulders and everything was put in order and dealt with smoothly. Jan is extremely knowledgeable, fair and such a great solicitor, I could not recommend him enough.”

Special Interests: Jan has a particular interest in brain injury and catastrophic injury cases including spinal cord injury and paralysis cases, supported by a niche network of experts. His has personal experience as an avid road cyclist who has endured both fault and no-fault accidents allowing him to empathise deeply with clients.

Approach: He maintains a hands-on approach, prioritising regular and clear communication through in-person visits and remote meetings. Jan values building strong relationships with clients and understands the importance of trust and detail in legal practice.

Expert Testimony: In complex cases, Jan strategically uses expert testimony. For example, he meticulously selected a professional golf employment expert and thoroughly scrutinised medical evidence in a settlement for a professional competitive tournament golfer. His dedication to detail and expert selection has proven successful in many challenging cases.

Motivation: Jan’s enthusiasm for his work remains strong. He is motivated by a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by catastrophic injuries, bringing his extensive experience and passion to every case he handles.

Additional Information: In his spare time, Jan also teaches Law to CILEX students at a private law college one night a week.

Overview: Soyab is a highly experienced solicitor with a specialised focus on serious injuries and fatal accidents. With over 25 years of post-qualification experience, he has established himself as a trusted expert in advanced litigation and dispute resolution. Soyab is also an accredited mediator and holds higher rights of audience in all higher courts, enabling him to represent families at inquests in fatal accident cases.

Education and Background:

• Undergraduate Degree: Studied Law at University in Liverpool
• Legal Practice Course: The College of Law Chester
• Qualification: Qualified as a solicitor in 1995
• Advanced Studies: Master of Laws in Advanced Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Specialisation and Expertise:

• Accredited Mediator
• Higher Rights of Audience: Holds higher rights of audience in all higher courts, including representation of families at inquests in fatal accident cases
• Specialist Areas: Serious injuries and fatal accidents with 25 years post-qualification experience

Overview: Emma is a seasoned solicitor with over 20 years of experience in dealing with personal injury claims. Since joining the firm, she has taken on significant responsibilities, including overseeing client care and handling complaints. Emma’s extensive background in law and her dedication to compliance make her a vital member of the team.

Education and Background:

• Undergraduate Degree: Studied Law at University of Leicester
• Legal Practice Course: The College of Law Chester
• Qualification: Qualified as a solicitor in 1997

Professional Recognition:

• Compliance Officer for Legal Practice: Appointed in 2013

Specialisation and Expertise:

• Personal Injury Claims: Over 20 years of experience
• Client Care and Complaints: Responsible for managing since 2004

Approach:

• Client Care: Emma ensures the highest standards in client care, providing thorough and compassionate support to all clients.
• Case Management: Utilises her extensive experience in personal injury claims to achieve favourable outcomes for her clients.

Motivation: Emma is driven by a commitment to excellence in client care and a passion for achieving justice for those affected by personal injury.

Overview: Robert is a Senior Associate Solicitor with 12 years of experience in civil and insurance litigation. His varied practice focuses on complex and high-value matters, specialising in insurance disputes and litigation, including contract and commercial disputes, road traffic accidents (particularly involving cyclists and motorbike riders), employers/public liability, and industrial disease.

Specialisation and Expertise: Robert has built a diverse practice focusing on complex and high-value matters. He specialises in:

• Insurance disputes and litigation
• Contract and commercial disputes
• Road traffic accidents (particularly involving cyclists and motorbike riders)
• Employers/public liability
• Industrial disease

Client Reviews:

• Rob Airdrie – “I was recommended to use KLS Law by a friend after being involved in a cycling accident. With this being the first time I had claimed, Rob Mason helped by guiding me through the early stages and then was very patient throughout the whole of the claim. Thank you to Rob and Emma, I really appreciate your help and couldn’t recommend you enough. In the nicest way, hopefully we won’t have to speak in the near future but if I’m knocked off, you’ll be the first people I’m contacting.”
  
• Jamie Kelly – “Helped me receive compensation for my bike injury, ended up getting me more than I planned to receive. Emma and Rob explained every step of the way, also gave me options and made me feel very included in the process. I would highly recommend.”
• Tony Waite: “I was recommended to Robert Mason at KLS law, the service that we received immediately was excellent, Robert was extremely helpful at all times, and followed my claim through to a successful conclusion. I cannot praise his efforts and his secretary, Emma Cummings on my behalf highly enough.”
• Valerie Zurcher: “I want to express how impressed I was with the efficient service I received from Robert Mason and his assistant Emma Cummings. It was a no-win no claim situation whereby the driver declined all responsibility. Robert was sympathetic and patient doing the whole process which took over two years. He was kind and considerate and nothing was too much trouble. It was always a pleasure talking to him and he was so helpful and put my mind at ease! Robert explained the situation carefully to me so I could understand where we were with the claim! The claim came to a very satisfactory conclusion. I’ve nothing but praise for Robert. I’m going to miss our conversations. I can thoroughly recommend KLS as a trustworthy and very helpful company. Special thanks go to Robert Mason! 🙏”

Approach:

• Client Care: Robert, together with our team of Solicitors, puts the best interests and needs of the client at the heart of what he does.

Case Management: He has been successful in representing clients in a wide variety of actions against insurance companies, local authorities, and individuals alike.

Overview: Andrew is a Senior Solicitor and Associate with over 30 years of experience in personal injury claims. He qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and began his legal career in the late 1980s at a high street practice. Throughout his extensive career, Andrew has handled a wide variety of personal injury cases, from road traffic accidents to claims against local authorities.

Education and Background: Andrew obtained his law degree from John Moore’s University on a part-time basis while continuing to work in the legal profession. This blend of education and hands-on experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of personal injury and litigation.

Professional Recognition: A highlight of Andrew’s career is his ability to determine the optimal time to settle a claim. His strategic approach ensures that clients receive the best possible outcomes, as demonstrated by a notable case where he secured private surgery for a client, leading to an improved quality of life and a substantial settlement.

Specialisation and Expertise: Andrew’s caseload is diverse, ranging from fast track to multi-track cases, including:

• Road traffic accidents
• Public/occupier’s liability
• Accidents abroad
• Accidents at work
• Criminal injury
• Claims against the Local Authority

Professional Memberships:

• Member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)

Approach:

• Client Care: Andrew prioritises understanding each client’s unique situation and provides tailored advice to ensure the best outcomes. He is known for his patience, thoroughness, and ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly.
• Case Management: Utilises his extensive experience to navigate the intricacies of personal injury claims, ensuring clients receive timely and fair settlements.

Motivation: Andrew is motivated by the positive impact he can have on his clients’ lives, especially in helping them recover from injuries and secure the compensation they deserve.