Steven Horsley

I am a Partner, leading the Military Team here at Fletchers. I previously held the role of Head of Military at another leading law firm, and most recently led a team of lawyers at a national competitor in the ground-breaking Sea King, Puma, Wessex and Chinook aircraft litigation against the Ministry of Defence.

A significant focus of my practice is representing former and serving military aircrew who have developed serious health conditions, including cancer, following alleged prolonged exposure to carcinogenic helicopter exhaust emissions during service. This often means that people I represent are seriously unwell – and may need additional support from those around them. This is something I am mindful of during my work.

I have more than 15 years’ experience supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families, who have been injured or become seriously unwell during service. My work focuses on military accidents and claims involving carcinogenic or toxic exposure.

I am passionate about helping serving personnel and veterans understand their legal rights after suffering a serious injury, and help them to pursue the compensation and answers they deserve. A significant focus of my practice is representing former and serving military aircrew who have developed serious health conditions, including cancer, following alleged prolonged exposure to carcinogenic helicopter exhaust emissions during service. I believe it is critical to help these individuals who have been so committed to serving their country.

Based at Catterick, just a few minutes away from the Garrison, I have built strong connections over many years, and offer genuine legal support to the personnel I represent. Having a presence in the military community is hugely important, and a privilege, as it means I have a unique understanding of the true impact of how the injury has affected their career, general wellbeing, and the wider impact on their families.

Throughout my career, I have advised on a wide range of military injury and illness claims, combining strategic legal expertise with a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by the Armed Forces community. My work often involves complex medical evidence, occupational disease claims and litigation against the Ministry of Defence.

I am supported by a team of military specialists, who are building their legal career around the bespoke needs and unique circumstances of His Majesty’s Armed Forces. The wider serious injury team brings additional expertise into the team, with expertise in complex personal injury, major trauma and PTSD.

I share the same principles as Fletchers, and I appreciate the opportunity to continue my work for military personnel with support of the wider team. The relationships we have built with serving personnel and veterans throughout the United Kingdom  are particularly important to me. We are approachable and trusted, people know they can turn to us if their circumstances change and they need specialist legal support.

Alongside my legal practice, I work closely with military charities, veterans’ organisations and community groups to raise awareness of service-related health conditions and ensure that affected personnel have access to expert advice and support.