Spencer Knaggs - Burnetts Solicitors

Spencer is a Partner and Head of our Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team and is based in Carlisle. He is recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Partner and by Chambers and Partners as a Notable Practitioner.

Spencer has represented clients in serious injury cases for over 25 years. He joined us in 2017, after 14 years with Thompsons in Manchester.

Spencer has first-hand experience of nationally-significant cases. A case he took to the Court of Appeal in 2000 is still used as a legal precedent today and he represented one of four Claimants in a national test litigation, which reached the House of Lords in 2007.

The 2023/24 Legal 500 ranks Spencer as a ‘Leading Individual’. Chambers & Partners rank him in Band 1 and describe him as a ‘Notable Practitioner’. Spencer is an APIL Senior Litigator and is accredited by both the Spinal Injuries Association and the UK’s leading brain injury charity Headway. He is passionate about providing rehabilitation and support for seriously injured clients.

Spencer studied law at Newcastle.

Contact Details

01228 552230

Spencer is an excellent lawyer and always gives his best. He is easy to deal with and has excellent understanding of complex matters.

Spencer Knaggs responds quickly and is very ethical. There's a lot of consistency with him.
Spencer has a very assured and authoritative manner, born out of experience. His understanding of litigation and of the needs of clients is first class. He's a sure-footed and pragmatic performer.

Chambers UK Legal Guide 2026

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