Holly McGowan
Principal Associate - Personal Injury
"I am a principal associate in the personal injury team, specialising in assisting those who have suffered life changing injuries.”
I qualified as a solicitor in April 2017 and joined Higgs in June 2025, having specialised in catastrophic personal injury claims for over 8 years. I have considerable experience in complex injury cases including brain injuries, amputations, fatal accidents and criminal injury claims. I have particular expertise in Schedules of Loss and quantifying cases; assisting in high value cases ranging from £3 million to over £20 million. I employ a meticulous, thorough and pragmatic approach to cases.
I have been described by Counsel as ‘meticulous in case preparation as demonstrated by the detail included in the witness statements and schedules of loss that she drafts. Her knowledge of the facts impressed everyone and the Schedule of Loss she drafted was of the highest standard’.
I endeavour to support my clients in their road to recovery following an accident and to be approachable, understanding and easy to talk to. Previous clients have commented that I was ‘so supportive through my lows and highs, making the process the least stress it could be’ and that they were very pleased with my care, attention and professionalism.
More about me
Joined Higgs
2025
Favourite quote
"Do or Do Not; There Is No Try"
Favourite place
My garden
Favourite book
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
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Meet the team
Andy Shaw
Partner - Head of Personal Injury and Medical Negligence
Zoe Beviss
Major Trauma Case Handler - Personal Injury
Laura Hopkins
Senior Associate - Personal Injury
Karen Silk
Legal Director - Personal Injury
Becky Littlechild
Client Support Manager - Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
Steven Santy
Partner - Personal Injury
Simrit Chahal
Associate - Personal Injury
Sally Green
Senior Associate - Personal Injury
Molly King
Trainee Solicitor – Personal Injury
Alison Rowlands
Legal Assistant - Personal Injury
Mark Parsons
Professional Support Lawyer - Medical Negligence and Personal Injury
David Erwin
Senior Associate - Personal Injury
Sarah Arnold
Associate - Personal Injury
Simon Stanfield
Partner - Personal Injury
Claire Burnell
Principal Associate Solicitor - Personal Injury