Joanne Brine

Joanne is a Partner in the Personal Injury Department with over 20 years’ experience helping clients who have sustained catastrophic injuries, with a special interest in brain injuries and cases with a foreign element, including jurisdictional and applicable law issues.

Her expertise lies in dealing with complex and catastrophic injury claims, and she has achieved numerous substantial settlements, providing for her clients' rehabilitation and future needs. She also regularly deals with fatal accidents, road traffic accidents, assisting clients who were working abroad, accidents on airplanes, civil remedies for survivors of sexual assault, and accidents on cruise ships.

• "Absolutely fantastic company, Joanne Brine looked after my Grandma's case. She was with her every step of the way, and the care she received was second to none. Wonderful outcome, cannot thank Joanne enough." - Trustpilot
• "It's clear that I had an exceptional experience with this legal team, and my positive review speaks to their expertise and dedication to their clients. The fact that I am recommending them to anyone is a testament to the quality of their work and the satisfaction you received from their services.
  
  Joanne in particular, went above and beyond for me, demonstrating her hard work and effort. Clients want to feel heard and understood, and it sounds like this team understands that and delivers results.
  
  Overall, it seems like this legal team is deserving of high praise. Their balance of expertise and advice, along with their hardworking attitude, make them an excellent choice for anyone in need of legal services. Thank you, JMW Solicitors." - Trustpilot
• "Joanne Brine was very professional, approachable and guided me throughout my case successfully. Always responded to my emails promptly and called if I needed further clarification. It was a pleasure to do business with this company, and I would recommend them to anyone." - Trustpilot
• "We couldn’t have wished for better legal representation. Their in-depth understanding of our sons’ injuries was outstanding and very reassuring. They ensured he received the very best treatment for his many injuries and the compensation for now and in the future. We would most definitely recommend JMW to anyone who needs specialist legal assistance. It has been a long journey, but a privilege to work with them. On behalf of our son and all our family we sincerely thank you for all that you have done."
• "Joanne Brine was excellent. We had a traumatic and stressful time going through legal proceedings and Joanne was so kind, compassionate, informative and patient. We were delighted with the level of service and reassurance we received." Legal 500, 2025

• "She is very good with clients, warm and approachable. But she also has a hard-edged focus for clients and does really well for them - she continually does really well against the odds." Chambers and Partners, 2026
• "Joanne is an experienced litigator, with comprehensive sector knowledge." Chambers and Partners, 2026
• "Jo is really experienced there. Clients really feel comfortable with her. They enjoy working with her." Chambers and Partners, 2025
• "Joanne has an encyclopedic knowledge of travel litigation matters." Chambers and Partners, 2025
• "Joanne is very good at handling claims and she has a lot of experience." Chambers and Partners, 2025
• "Joanne Brine is a very experienced litigator with a comprehensive knowledge of the sector, excellent client care skills and particular expertise in dealing with vulnerable clients." Legal 500, 2025
• "Joanne Brine is an outstanding lawyer with a lot of experience in cross-border litigation. She will provide high-value performance always with a very empathetic approach." Legal 500, 2025
• "Joanne Brine is a very strong litigator who combines a caring approach with a fierce intellect." Legal 500, 2025
• "Joanne Brine has been exceptional. She was really driven in getting justice for us. She is a credit to JMW." Legal 500, 2025
• "Joanne Brine is exceptionally diligent and professional in the preparation and in general handling of the cases she undertakes." Legal 500, 2025
• "Joanne is responsive, anticipates the client's needs and is able to come up with excellent strategy." Chambers and Partners, 2024
• "Joanne Brine is a very experienced litigator with a comprehensive knowledge of the sector, excellent client care skills and particular expertise in dealing with vulnerable clients." Legal 500, 2024
• "Joanne Brine has understated, but highly effective leadership skills honed through years of experience at the highest level; she is adored by clients for her empathy and always-sound judgement. She knows what works and she achieves results." Legal 500, 2024
• "Joanne Brine is a very talented lawyer with deep knowledge of the travel law business." Legal 500, 2024
• "Joanne Brine is exceptional in her approach to cases and in her knowledge of the industry." Legal 500, 2024

• Senior Litigator, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
• Member of the Executive Committee of the International Practice Section of the American Association of Justice

• Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
• Pan European Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL)
• American Association of Justice (AAJ)

Joanne enjoys outdoor activities, including running, swimming, and yoga in her spare time.