Law Firm Strengthens Team As It Welcomes Senior Associate With 16 Years’ Experience

Leading law firm Irwin Mitchell is strengthening its expertise in its international serious injury department by appointing a new senior associate.

Michael Hagan joined the firm on 16 June 2025, from Fletchers Solicitors.  He’ll be based in Manchester and will be helping clients across the north-west.

Michael, known as Mike, brings with him 16 years of experience working as a personal injury lawyer.  He specialises in international law including road traffic collisions, aviation and marine incidents and package holiday cases, as well as jurisdictional disputes.

His milestone cases include securing a six-figure settlement for a client who was involved in a road traffic accident in France.

Mike’s also a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL), and a Recommended Legal 500 lawyer.

His appointment further strengthens the international serious injury team at Irwin Mitchell following on from the addition of partner Fern Mapp to our Scottish team in January.

Demetrius Danas is a partner and the head of international serious injury at Irwin Mitchell

Expert Opinion

“It’s a very exciting time for the team as we welcome Mike who joins us with a breadth of expertise and knowledge in international litigation.

“I’m confident that his appointment will help us continue to provide an exceptional service to our clients.” Demetrius Danas

Mike said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the well-respected team at Irwin Mitchell, and look forward to working alongside them in providing our clients with a fantastic service.”