LLM & LPC · LLB (Hons)

Barbara
Majewska

Personal Injury & Dispute Resolution Professional

LPC-qualified law graduate pairing a rigorous academic foundation with hands-on practice in dispute resolution, personal injury claims and legal analysis. Currently negotiating complex bodily injury disputes as a Senior Negotiator.

1,000+ Claims resolved annually
~300 Active claims managed
Top 10 Settlements in department
Distinction LLM Legal Practice Course
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Professional profile

An LPC-qualified lawyer combining strong academic foundations with extensive practical experience in dispute resolution and personal injury.

Currently a Senior Bodily Injury Claims Negotiator, exercising legal judgement in the investigation, evaluation and negotiation of complex personal injury disputes: interpreting legislation, analysing evidence, assessing liability and quantum, and negotiating settlements with solicitors, medical experts and other professionals to reach commercially sound outcomes.

International legal experience spans studies at the University of Geneva and an internship with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), complemented by practical work through a University Law Clinic, a Miscarriage of Justice Project and legal outreach. Recognised for analytical thinking, sound commercial judgement and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly.

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Legal & professional experience

Senior Bodily Injury Claims Negotiator

Admiral · Swansea

Jun 2024 – Present

Managing a portfolio of complex personal injury claims under the MOJ and Official Injury Claim (OIC) frameworks, applying legal principles, evidence analysis and commercial judgement across the full claim lifecycle.

  • Investigating liability and quantum in complex personal injury matters.
  • Analysing medical records and expert evidence to assess legal and evidential issues.
  • Negotiating settlements with solicitors, insurers and third parties.
  • Applying legislation, Civil Procedure Rules and industry protocols throughout each claim.
  • Managing high-value disputes while balancing customer outcomes and litigation risk.
Key achievements
  • Senior Negotiator: strong legal judgement and negotiation capability.
  • Appointed Mentor for new intake, guiding colleagues on legal principles and negotiation strategy.
  • Consistently ranked top 10 for claims settled in the department.
  • Graduated from the competitive Talent Development Programme (2026).

Student Paralegal

Swansea University Law Clinic · Swansea

Sep 2018 – Jul 2019

Delivered supervised legal advice to real clients across family law, LPAs, dispute resolution and court procedure.

  • Conducted client interviews to identify legal issues and gather facts.
  • Undertook legal research across a range of practice areas.
  • Drafted advice letters and correspondence under solicitor supervision.

Miscarriage of Justice Project Member

Swansea University · Swansea

Sep 2018 – Jul 2019

Reviewed criminal case files and drafted submissions for the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

  • Analysed legal evidence and conducted detailed research.
  • Collaborated on complex reviews of potential miscarriages of justice.

Legal Intern

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) · Geneva

Feb 2018 – Apr 2018

Worked within an international legal organisation specialising in intellectual property law, in a multicultural, multi-jurisdiction environment.

  • Developed understanding of international legal frameworks and IP systems.

Premier Banking Advisor

HSBC · United Kingdom

Apr 2018 – Oct 2019

Advised Premier and high-net-worth clients on financial products, interpreting complex information to support decision-making. Awarded Employee of the Month within the first quarter.

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Education

2022

LLM Legal Practice Course

University of Law, London

Distinction

Dispute Resolution · Business Law & Practice · Real Estate · Professional Practice. Dissertation on the impact of the Digital Copyright Directive on EU stakeholders and consumers.

2019

LLB (Hons) Law with Year Abroad

Swansea University

Upper Second Class Honours

Strong academic foundation combined with clinical legal experience across the Law Clinic and justice projects.

2018

Certificate in Transnational Law

University of Geneva

Feb – Apr 2018

International Arbitration · WTO Law · Contract Law · Intellectual Property · Human Rights.

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Expertise & engagement

Core legal competencies

Legal ResearchLegal DraftingDispute ResolutionCivil LitigationPersonal InjuryEvidence EvaluationCase AnalysisNegotiationCommercial AwarenessRisk AssessmentStakeholder ManagementClient CareAnalytical ReasoningAttention to DetailDecision Making

Leadership & legal engagement

  • President, Students' Union
  • President, Warsaw Moot Court Team
  • Semi-finalist, Warsaw Moot Court Competition
  • British Inter-University Commercial Awareness Competition
  • Model United Nations, Committee Chair
  • Lead Organiser, Countering Violent Extremism Conference
  • Amnesty International Group Coordinator

Languages

English Fluent
Polish Native
French Basic
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Let's talk

Open to conversations around personal injury, dispute resolution and legal roles. The quickest way to reach me is by email or phone.

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