Boutique litigation firm, Venus Legal, has announced the appointment of Wren Blackwood as Paralegal, as the firm continues to expand its UK-wide operations.
Based in the North West, Venus Legal specialises in large scale group litigation and class action claims, representing individuals whose health and wellbeing have been impacted by their work, as well as those who have suffered loss or harm.
The appointment follows news of the firm’s recent expansion into military claims, strengthening its ability to support current and former members of the Armed Forces who have suffered serious injury or abuse during service.
Wren joins the business with experience across complex, high-value personal injury and industrial disease claims, including work supporting union clients and individuals affected by workplace-related illness and injury. She began her career after studying Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University, before discovering a passion for law and progressing into personal injury.
Lorna McGlone, Founder and CEO of Venus Legal commented:
“Wren joins us at an incredibly exciting time as our activity continues to build momentum this year, and we are delighted to welcome her to the team.
“For us, growth has never been about scale alone, it’s about ensuring we have the right people in place to deliver the level of service our clients need and expect from us.
“Wren brings both technical expertise and an unwavering commitment to supporting clients through what are often life-changing cases. She will play an important role as we continue to develop the business.”
The firm has also invested in technology and advanced AI capabilities this year, having developed a dedicated online platform to support military clients. The platform is designed to improve accessibility, streamline case management and enhance client communication.
Wren added:
“I’m excited and proud to be joining Venus Legal at such an important stage in their journey. The firms focus on client care, alongside its ambition and collaborative culture, really stood out to me.
“I’m passionate about developing my career at Venus Legal in personal injury law and continuing to support clients through complex and often life-changing cases. I feel privileged to be part of the incredible work they do.”
Lorna concluded:
“Our priority, as always, is to deliver the highest quality service to our clients, which is why we continue to invest in our people.”
Venus Legal remain committed to the development of their team and investment in infrastructure as they build their presence across the UK, focussing on delivering high-quality, specialist legal support in complex and sensitive cases.