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Tim Kirfield
Senior Associate | Personal injury | Major Trauma, Personal Injury
- Guildford
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About Tim
I am a specialist personal injury solicitor based in Surrey, with particular expertise in representing clients who have sustained life-changing and catastrophic injuries, including acquired brain injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, polytrauma (orthopaedic injuries), and chronic pain conditions.
I act exclusively for injured individuals who have suffered serious harm as a result of road traffic accidents, accidents at work, public liability incidents, and other forms of negligence. A significant proportion of my caseload involves clients with brain injuries, where early intervention, specialist rehabilitation, and long-term support are critical to achieving the best possible outcomes.
I am deeply committed to ensuring that my clients receive the highest standard of care and support from the outset. I understand that sustaining a brain injury or other catastrophic injury can be overwhelming—not only physically and emotionally, but also when navigating the legal process. I therefore place strong emphasis on early and appropriate rehabilitation, working closely with case managers, medical professionals, and statutory services to support recovery and maximise independence wherever possible.
I studied Law at the University of Essex and completed my Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, Guildford. Following my LPC, I gained valuable experience as a Paralegal in a busy local personal injury firm for 18 months before securing a Training Contract as an in-house Trainee Solicitor at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. I qualified as a solicitor in August 2013 and have since dedicated my career entirely to representing injured persons, with a strong focus on serious and complex injury claims.
Beyond my legal practice, I have a genuine personal interest in brain injury awareness and support. I am a trained Boccia leader and regularly attend Headway Surrey, where I play Boccia with service users affected by brain injury. This involvement helps me better understand the real-world challenges faced by those living with neurological injury and informs my client-centred approach.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and young daughters, undertaking DIY projects, and supporting Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
Specialisms
- Brain injury
- Amputations
- Complex multiple injuries (Polytrauma)
- Road traffic accidents
- Accidents at work
Memberships
- APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) accredited Litigator
- Member of the Surrey Acquired Brain Injury Network
- Member of the Law Society
- Headway Personal Injury Lawyer
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He’s cool, calm, collected, bright and tenacious.
Chambers and Partners, 2026
Tim invests a great deal of time into all his cases, offering a personal touch, and is always keen to offer quality professional support, guidance and advice where he can.
Chambers and Partners, 2026
Tim is a fantastic team player and is acutely aware of changes in the industry and adapting his practice. He is highly knowledgable and approachable and wonderful to work alongside.
Chambers and Partners, 2025
He has a huge wealth of working knowledge and is always happy to guide and support where needed and appropriate. He is personable and really gets to know the clients he has.
Chambers and Partners, 2025
Tim Kirfield – a first-class litigator and a rising name in this field.
Legal 500, 2025
My deepest thanks for the exceptional service and support you provided following Ray ‘s serious accident in January. During such a difficult and distressing time, your professionalism, dedication, and compassionate approach were truly invaluable.
Your thoroughness and attention to detail, coupled with your unwavering commitment to ensuring the best possible outcome, made a significant difference to us. It is rare to find such a high level of care and understanding, and for that, I am sincerely grateful.
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for all your efforts. Your work has been a great comfort to us, and I cannot express enough how much we appreciate everything you have done.
Major trauma client
Your work on [my case] has been truly so very much appreciated. I’ve learned a lot along the way and at all times felt very secure with your guidance. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your hard work.
Personal injury client
Tim’s calm, confident and professional approach provided me with a sense of control knowing that the best interests of my case were always at the forefront. I am grateful for his expertise in helping guide me through the case and for delivering a successful outcome.
Major trauma client
Tim always kept me up to date and informed about my case. He was proactive in his approach which gave me confidence & assurance. He was always honest with advice and I felt that my questions would always be answered. Even the silly ones.
Major trauma client
He is very good at connecting with his clients and explaining the complicated features of cases to them.