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“He is well-known for handling serious injury cases arising from cycling collisions.”
“Stuart Kightley is enormously experienced and a very committed lawyer. The firm have benefitted a lot since Stuart took on a more managerial role; his drive and ambition have been key in their success.”
Stuart is a Partner of the Osbornes’ award-winning personal injury department.
Since joining Osbornes in 1994 Stuart has built a heavyweight injury litigation practice, specialising in brain and complex injury cases. He is “incredibly empathetic and very knowledgeable about traumatic brain injury” (Chambers UK, 2019). “Enormously experienced” (Legal 500)
In that time he has also grown the department into one of the UK’s leading PI teams, noted for its “exceptional service, great knowledge and understanding of the law, excellent client care and tactical nous” (Chambers UK, 2019).
Appointments and Memberships
Stuart was elected to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers’ National Executive Committee in 2007 and served for nine years, including three years as APIL’s elected company secretary.
Stuart is a trustee of the London Cycling Campaign (LCC)
Stuart was also a member of the Law Society’s policy-making body the Law Society Council and its Civil Justice Committee from 2010 to 2013.
He is an approved solicitor for Headway – the brain injury association, and for the Brain Injury Group
He is a Fellow of APIL, as well as an appointed member of the Forum of Complex Injury Solicitors (FOCIS)
Stuart Kightley is a well-respected and talented lawyer.
Stuart deals with cases really carefully and compassionately.
Stuart is very experienced and approachable.
Stuart Kightley regularly handles cases involving brain injuries, fatal accidents, cycling collisions and workplace accidents.
"Stuart Kightley is incredibly commercially minded and knows what the other side will do."
"Really good at dealing with people who have suffered a serious injury."
"Clients say he is very impressive, in terms of both his experience and his management of the personal injury team."
Stuart Kightley is "very experienced" and a "very high-quality" practitioner.
"Stuart Kightley is an incredibly empathetic solicitor who is very knowledgeable about traumatic brain injury."
"Stuart is also very experienced in advising on fatal accidents and workplace accidents."
"Key team members include the energetic and personable Stuart Kightley who is head of the personal injury department."
Head of the personal injury department, Stuart Kightley is a first-rate practitioner, wholly focused on getting his client the best outcome in a pragmatic, sensible and consensual manner.
Stuart Kightley is 'sensible and pragmatic'.
Stuart Kightley is praised for his expertise in catastrophic and fatal claims. Clients say he is very impressive, in terms of both his experience and his management of the personal injury team.
"Firmly resolute yet pragmatic, Stuart Kightley at Osbornes is a first choice for referrals in the profession."
Accreditations
Stuart's 2023 Directory Quotes
Stuart Kightley is a well-respected and...
Stuart Kightley is a well-respected and talented lawyer.
Stuart deals with cases really carefully...
Stuart deals with cases really carefully and compassionately.
Stuart is very experienced and approachable.
Stuart is very experienced and approachable.
Stuart Kightley regularly handles cases involving...
Stuart Kightley regularly handles cases involving brain injuries, fatal accidents, cycling collisions and workplace accidents.
"Stuart Kightley is incredibly commercially minded...
"Stuart Kightley is incredibly commercially minded and knows what the other side will do."
Stuart is ranked in the Chambers UK guide:
Stuart Kightley is a well-respected and...
Stuart Kightley is a well-respected and talented lawyer.
Stuart deals with cases really carefully...
Stuart deals with cases really carefully and compassionately.
Stuart is very experienced and approachable.
Stuart is very experienced and approachable.
Stuart Kightley regularly handles cases involving...
Stuart Kightley regularly handles cases involving brain injuries, fatal accidents, cycling collisions and workplace accidents.
"Stuart Kightley is incredibly commercially minded...
"Stuart Kightley is incredibly commercially minded and knows what the other side will do."
A well-known personal injury litigator, pushing...
A well-known personal injury litigator, pushing the firm into the spotlight. Really good at dealing with people who have suffered a serious injury."
"A good leader who is client-focused...
"A good leader who is client-focused and thoroughly nice."
"A fantastic team player who speaks...
"A fantastic team player who speaks his mind in a clear way and runs cases like that."
"Really good at dealing with people...
"Really good at dealing with people who have suffered a serious injury."
"Clients say he is very impressive,...
"Clients say he is very impressive, in terms of both his experience and his management of the personal injury team."
Stuart Kightley is "very experienced" and...
Stuart Kightley is "very experienced" and a "very high-quality" practitioner.
"Stuart is also very experienced in...
"Stuart is also very experienced in advising on fatal accidents and workplace accidents."
Head of the personal injury department,...
Head of the personal injury department, Stuart Kightley is a first-rate practitioner, wholly focused on getting his client the best outcome in a pragmatic, sensible and consensual manner.
Stuart Kightley is praised for his...
Stuart Kightley is praised for his expertise in catastrophic and fatal claims. Clients say he is very impressive, in terms of both his experience and his management of the personal injury team.
Stuart’s notable cases:
Stuart acted for a US litigation attorney in a personal injury damages claim arising out of a road accident in London. The Claimant sustained multiple complex pelvic fractures when a car reversed crushing her against wall. Expert evidence in pelvic surgery, psychiatry, uro-gynaecology, pain management and forensic accountancy demonstrated a significant future loss and the claim was settled at a round table meeting for £2.3m. His client said: “I wanted to pass on my sincere thanks for the way you handled my case. Obviously the financial outcome was great and much better than originally anticipated, but your professionalism, obvious knowledge and experience and wise counsel has been hugely appreciated, and made a huge difference during a very difficult time”
Stuart represented a young man who suffered a severe brain injury in a road accident, which left him with significant cognitive impairment and the need for help to structure his day and to manage his affairs. The case on liability was hotly contested but was settled just before trial for £2m damages gross of contributory negligence. The award was administered by the Court of Protection to secure the long term care and support needed to help my client live independently.
Acted for victims of Oxshott rail crash and secured £1.1m in compensation payments for a US economist who was crushed in the train and suffered spinal injuries. High Court action settled at round table meeting shortly before trial.
Stuart's a leading lawyer in the Legal 500 guide:
Stuart Kightley is enormously experienced and...
Stuart Kightley is enormously experienced and a very committed lawyer. The firm have benefitted a lot since Stuart took on a more managerial role; his drive and ambition have been key in their success.
"Key team members include the energetic...
"Key team members include the energetic and personable Stuart Kightley who is head of the personal injury department."
Stuart Kightley is 'sensible and pragmatic'.
Stuart Kightley is 'sensible and pragmatic'.
"Firmly resolute yet pragmatic, Stuart Kightley...
"Firmly resolute yet pragmatic, Stuart Kightley at Osbornes is a first choice for referrals in the profession."
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