Victoria Smithyman

Partner and Head of Personal Injury

Victoria Smithyman heads up Harding Evans’ Personal Injury team, within the Public Law and Private Litigation department. She has worked in personal injury (PI) litigation since qualifying as a solicitor.

She deals with a wide range of cases covering everything from accidents at work to road traffic accidents and injuries from faulty products. She has a strong track record in dealing with cases involving serious or complex injuries, such as spinal injuries, mild brain injuries and chronic pain conditions.

Victoria has been recognised by both the Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 legal directories.

Legal Directories

Chambers & Partners 2025:

Victoria has been ranked in Band 2 by Chambers & Partners.

“Thoroughly knowledgeable and works incredibly hard for her clients.”

“Very hard-working and goes the extra mile for clients.”

Legal 500 2024:

Legal 500 have recognised ‘extremely conscientious and very hardworking’ Victoria as being “key to the firm’s success and is not only well-versed in the substantive law and civil procedure rules but also various medical conditions and available treatments, ensuring she is able to provide a very holistic service to clients.”