Expert Legal Opinion —
Precise, Trusted, Timely
I'm Mr. Ravi Popat LLB LLM — a specialist Civil Litigation Lawyer with extensive expertise in personal injury, clinical negligence, and complex high-value claims. I provide authoritative legal opinions trusted by the UK's Band 1 & 2 law firms.
My Areas of Expertise
I provide comprehensive legal opinions and representation across the full spectrum of civil litigation — every case is handled personally by me, not delegated to junior colleagues.
Personal Injury Claims
High-value personal injury cases including multi-party claims, catastrophic injury, and complex liability disputes — I handle over 150 cases per year, nearly all serious and high-value matters.
Clinical Negligence
Thorough, impartial assessment of clinical negligence claims. I provide clear, evidence-based legal opinions that stand up to the most rigorous judicial scrutiny.
Criminal Law Cases
Expert legal opinions and representation for criminal proceedings. I present complex factual and legal matters with clarity and precision for judges and juries alike.
Employer & Public Liability
Specialist expertise in workplace accidents, public liability claims, and occupational disease litigation — including complex multi-defendant cases and contested liability.
Fatal Accident Claims
Sensitive and meticulous handling of fatal accident claims under the Fatal Accidents Act, including dependency claims, bereavement awards, and complex valuation of loss.
Road Traffic Accidents
Assessment and litigation of serious injuries sustained in road traffic accidents, providing clear causation and quantum opinions for high-value personal injury proceedings.
Complex Multi-Party Litigation
Specialist management of multi-party and group litigation claims, drawing on extensive experience of complex procedural and substantive legal issues at the highest level.
Catastrophic & Serious Injury
Expert legal opinion on catastrophic injury cases — including spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, and amputation — covering causation, liability, and long-term loss of earnings.
The Ravi Popat Difference
I don't just take on cases — I deliver legal precision. When you instruct me, you receive advice authored personally by a senior specialist lawyer whose practice mirrors the very claims he advises on.
Trusted by the UK's Leading Firms
Regularly instructed by Band 1 and Band 2 London and national firms — my legal opinions carry weight at the highest levels of litigation.
Every Case Handled Personally
I personally manage and advise on every matter. No delegation to junior solicitors. Your case receives the full attention of a senior specialist lawyer.
World-Class Training & Experience
My training at some of the world's leading legal institutions and chambers underpins my unrivalled expertise in complex civil and criminal litigation.
Urgent Appointments on Request
Urgent legal appointments are available on request. I understand the time pressures of litigation and respond to every instruction promptly and efficiently.
LLB LLM · Specialist Litigator
A Lawyer Who Delivers Expert Opinion — Personally
I'm Mr. Ravi Popat LLB LLM — a Specialist Civil Litigation Lawyer with expertise in personal injury, clinical negligence, and complex high-value claims. I am highly qualified in dispute resolution and alternative litigation strategies, deploying them for specific clients where I believe they can achieve the best possible outcomes.
Having trained at some of the leading chambers and institutions in the world, I look to utilise my skills to offer the finest possible evidence-based legal advice, tailoring each strategy to the individual in an effort to enable my clients to achieve the best possible outcome. My approach spans both contested litigation and pre-trial resolution — always working with clients to find the most suitable and cost-effective path forward.
I am an expert in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with a particular interest in catastrophic injury claims, multi-party litigation, and high-value quantum disputes. At the outset, I believe in exploring all available legal avenues — both litigated and non-litigated — in an attempt to resolve matters efficiently where possible.
I take a holistic approach to my practice, ensuring that I take the time to listen to my clients and use the latest legal research to identify the strongest arguments for their case. I explain things clearly using easy-to-understand terms and allow plenty of time for clients to ask questions and discuss their concerns. This allows clients to make the best legal decisions possible.
I am regularly instructed by Band 1 and Band 2 London and national firms. I also prepare legal opinions in cases of clinical negligence and criminal law — and urgent appointments are available on request. My practice is built on genuine, current experience at the highest level of civil litigation.
I have published extensively in legal journals and periodicals, presented my work at national and international conferences, and continue to actively engage in research focused on litigation strategy, legal innovation, and access to justice.
LLB (Hons) & LLM — Law
Undergraduate and postgraduate law degrees from a leading Russell Group university.
Called to the Bar / Solicitor Advocate
Qualified specialist litigator with higher rights of audience in civil and criminal proceedings.
International Legal Training
Advanced legal placements and fellowships at leading chambers and institutions across the UK, Europe, and internationally.
Clinical Negligence & Criminal Law
Legal opinions and case management across personal injury, clinical negligence, and criminal law proceedings.
My 4-Step Process
Clear, transparent, and efficient. Here is exactly what to expect when you instruct me for a legal opinion or case representation.
Initial Instruction
Contact me to discuss your case. I personally review every enquiry and will respond promptly — urgent appointments are available on request, and initial enquiries are free of charge.
Case Assessment
I personally conduct a thorough review of all available documentation, evidence, and legal precedents to ensure a complete and well-founded picture of the case before advising.
Legal Opinion & Strategy
I personally author a comprehensive, clearly reasoned legal opinion — typically within two weeks of instruction, with clear communication throughout the entire process.
Ongoing Support
I am available to answer questions, provide supplementary opinions, attend conferences, and — if required — represent clients or provide expert evidence at trial.
What Instructing Solicitors Experience
Trusted feedback from the leading legal professionals who instruct me across personal injury, clinical negligence, and criminal law matters.
"Mr Popat produced a thorough and compelling legal opinion on a complex multi-party personal injury claim within the agreed timeframe. His legal authority and clear written reasoning made him an outstanding choice. We will continue to instruct him."
"We instructed Mr Popat on a high-value clinical negligence matter. His opinion was authoritative, well-structured, and withstood cross-examination with ease. A genuinely expert legal view from a litigator at the very top of his specialism."
"Mr Popat's expertise in serious personal injury litigation is unmatched. He provided a clear, impartial legal opinion in a fatal road traffic accident case that was pivotal to our client's outcome. I would not hesitate to instruct him again."
Request Your Legal Opinion
Contact me today to discuss your case. I personally review every enquiry and will respond promptly — urgent appointments available on request.
Primary Practice
Leading Civil Litigation Chambers
London & Home Counties
Telephone
01582 328476
Urgent appointments available on request
contact@hertshipandknee.com
Responses within one working day
Opinion Turnaround
Appointments typically within 1–2 weeks
Opinions usually within 2 weeks of instruction