Shaping the Future of Legal Solutions: Ravinder Johal Joins Strata Solicitors as Head of Litigation
Strata Solicitors, the legal arm of Gallagher Bassett's claims and risk management services, provides specialised motor and liability claims services to corporate and insurer markets. Strata’s legal expertise complements GB’s robust claims infrastructure, delivering bespoke, flexible solutions tailored to client needs. This collaboration enables us to deliver consistently reliable, proven service levels that drive meaningful results for our clients.
By dedicating time to understanding our clients’ unique challenges, we deliver solutions that align with their broader risk management strategies, reducing costs and improving outcomes.
In line with this commitment, Gallagher Bassett UK has recently appointed Ravinder Johal as Head of Litigation for Strata Solicitors. Bringing a wealth of experience in managing complex claims—from motor and liability cases to multi-million-pound brain injury disputes—Ravinder is passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
To learn more about this exciting new chapter, Chris Sturridge-Packer , Divisional Director at Strata Solicitors, sat down with Ravinder to discuss his decision to join Gallagher Bassett and his vision for the role.
Q: Can you share your background and experience in the legal claims and risk management industry?
After I finished law school in 2005, I found myself unemployed like many other law graduates. My dad could see how frustrated I was getting, so called in a favour from a friend ‘who knew a friend’ to get me an interview at a high street firm. I ended up working there, unpaid, for just over a year before I applied for a Paralegal role at an in-house firm, working for one of the largest UK insurers. After a lot of blood sweat and tears, I qualified in 2011 and stayed with the same firm until 2013.
A colleague suggested that I should try private practice, so my curiosity led me to accept a 3-month fixed term contract at Shakespeare’s. Fast forward a few years and 3 promotions, I joined the Partnership of Shakespeare Martineau in 2019. I had such a great experience there and met some great clients and colleagues, who became friends.
For the last 4 years at the firm, I ran a team of lawyers who dealt with a whole range of claims, from straightforward RTAs to multi-million-pound brain injury cases. We acted for a range of insurers and self-insured, specialising in motor and liability claims, as well as disease, product liability and indemnity disputes.
Q: What made you decide to join Gallagher Bassett as Head of Litigation for Strata Solicitors?
I first met Chris and Richard Fearn in early 2024. I knew immediately that they were people I could see myself working for. After a few more rounds of talks, I decided to take up the opportunity to go back in-house and head up the Litigation department at Strata Solicitors - Gallagher Bassett’s own law firm. There is so much opportunity here. Strata are a relatively young law firm, and I could not turn down the opportunity to be able to influence the way it’s shaped, the team, the clients, and building an even stronger reputation.
Q: What do you hope to achieve in your new role?
I want to grow the team – both in numbers and in terms of experience. We want to expand our clients and the types of work we do for clients. It’s my aim to double the size of the team in 12 months.
Q: What excites you the most about joining Gallagher Bassett?
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Being able to compete with the so-called ‘big players’ in the insurance space. For far too long now, and often to my frustration, clients choose to use these top tier firms because quite frankly – everyone else does. But when does it become safe for them to try something else? I think that moment is now. Whilst we may not have the mass that some of the other firms have, that will come in time. What we do have is the ability to make clients our number 1 priority. Clients are front and centre of what we want to achieve, and they are at the forefront of our growth plans.
Ravinder Johal’s appointment as Head of Litigation for Strata Solicitors marks an exciting step in expanding our capabilities and strengthening GB’s position as a leader in claims and legal solutions. With his expertise, Strata is set to grow its team and client base while maintaining our focus on client-first, tailored approaches to motor and liability claims.
Founded in 2011, Strata Solicitors provide motor, and liability claims services to the specialist corporate and insurer markets. Strata were acquired by Gallagher Bassett in 2017 and offer a key part of Gallagher Bassett’s service offering, helping clients achieve better outcomes while minimising risk. Learn more about Strata Solicitors legal services here.
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1moCongratulations again Rav on this exciting appointment. Good luck,