Biography
I represent those who have suffered life changing injuries, including spinal cord injury, limb loss and brain injury. I have APIL accreditations for spinal cord and brain injury claims. I pride myself on fighting hard for all clients, both in terms of winning cases for them and, ensuring that they have proper access to rehabilitation and therapies. Serious injuries affect the individual and those around them. I believe it is important to build a relationship of trust and co-operation with those affected, in order to achieve the best outcomes.
Key Highlights
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Settlement for client rendered tetraplegic after road accident: £15 million.
- Success at trial and appeal on behalf of client with severe brain injury after an accident at work.
- £4m settlement for young man left as incomplete paraplegic after road access, this was in addition to fully funded private rehabilitation.
- £6.5m settlement for an ex-soldier who suffered a brain injury in a road accident.
What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
I am fortunate with a talented team of like-minded colleagues who achieve some amazing things for their clients.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
I often meet my client's and their families when they are at their lowest ebb. Helping them access the care, housing and therapies they need, and to see the positive impacts that can have, is very rewarding.
What inspired you to get into law?
It probably stems from my upbringing and being brought up to always do the right thing. I wanted to provide help to those who needed it and to ensure that they are not taken advantage of, particularly by those in more powerful positions.
What do you do away from the office?
Provide taxi services to my children. I play a bit of cricket. Like watching live sports, particularly cricket and rugby.
Testimonials
‘The best serious PI team in West Midlands. Streets ahead of the competition. Stephen Nye: the heavyweight partner in the field.' Legal 500, 2025 (Leading Partner)
"Stephen Nye is a rottweiler when fighting for his clients, who are individuals who have suffered the most serious and catastrophic accidents. The Solicitor who you would want in the trenches with you on the most difficult of cases." - Legal 500, 2024
"Stephen Nye is a fantastic negotiator and has very good tactical knowledge. “He has a no-nonsense approach and gets exceptional results for clients." - Chambers & Partners, 2022 (Leading Individual - band 1)
"Stephen Nye is a tough and seasoned litigator. He is the absolute best for the highest value catastrophic injury cases. A pitbull in negotiations and a tactical genius. There really is no-one better." - Legal 500, 2022 (Leading Individual)
"Stephen Nye is excellent" - Legal 500, 2021
"My solicitor, Stephen was very patient with me as my memory has not been good. I was kept up to date throughout the whole process taking away all the pressure of trying to deal with everything... Absolutely brilliant service from start to finish." - 5* Trustpilot review
"From the beginning, Stephen was able to grasp the full complexity of my case and injuries and set out a clear action plan, including the pitfalls. Throughout the handling of my case he was direct, professional and told it like it was. I always knew where I stood and he offered appropriate advice... I cannot recommend this individual highly enough." - 5* Trustpilot review
"I can't recommend Stephen Nye enough for his professionalism, expertise and sensitivity in handling a difficult case. Especially over the length of the time the case went on for. He kept me up to date with any developments which was very reassuring even at some very difficult times. I was able to always get in touch if i needed any information or help with regular home visits too. I always felt in the hands of a complete expert who defiantly helped me through a tough point in my life." - 5* Trustpilot review
"Special thanks to Stephen Nye who throughout the case was very helpful with advice and support to our family, keeping ourselves fully informed and handled all matters with the utmost professionalism and whose in depth knowledge in cases such as ours was invaluable." - 5* Trustpilot review
"I want to give a special thanks to Stephen Nye he was always there when needed and the communication was excellent, everything was explained properly so I understood everything that was happening. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone, it was made so easy. Five stars, thank you." - 5* Trustpilot review
Stephen is "a really good litigator" and "somebody who really digs in and fights." – Chambers & Partners, 2020
"A tough operator" - Legal 500, 2018/19
"He's very direct with clients, he knows what he can and can't do and he knows the appropriate advice to give." - Chambers & Partners, 2019
"He is very good with clients that need a no-nonsense approach." - Chambers & Partners 2018
A "completely fearless litigator" who has "extremely good judgement" and "certainly knows his stuff from a technical point of view." - Chambers & Partners 2017
