Victoria Sedgwick

Senior Associate in the Military Claims Team

victoriasedgwick@bbkllp.co.uk

Victoria is a Senior Associate Solicitor-Advocate in our Military Claims team.

Victoria first joined Bolt Burdon Kemp as a paralegal in 2015 before commencing her training contract with the firm and qualifying as a solicitor into our Military team in April 2018.

Victoria has worked on a number of high-profile claims and inquests, such as the Voyager and Snatch Land Rover litigation and the inquest of Olivia Perks. She has experience in helping people achieve compensation for both psychiatric injury and physical injuries.

Victoria completed her Higher Rights training in January 2021 and regularly provides advocacy services for her clients. She was named the Times Lawyer of the week in March 2026 having represented the family of Jack Burnell-Williams at an inquest in February 2026.

Victoria’s specialist interest lies in helping families pursue claims where negligence has sadly resulted in loss of life. As part of this she has supported and represented military families at high-profile Inquests and during service inquiries. Having advocated for families during the inquest process, Victoria employs her extensive experience of the different civil claims that can be brought following a death, to advise and represent families for claims under the Fatal Accident Acts and the Human Rights Act. Victoria was invited to be part of the expert panel at the APIL Military Conference discussing Human Rights Act claims and has been involved in various consultations regarding the proposed abolition of the Human Rights Act.

Victoria is passionate about changing the law for the better and is working on a number of campaigns to improve access to justice. She has been involved in Bolt Burdon Kemp’s response to the proposed changes with legal aid funded inquests to ensure the objectives of the Hillsborough Bill are met.

Media commentary

Hillsborough Law could reshape accountability standards – Solicitors Journal
Victoria Sedgwick acted at inquest for Household Cavalry trooper – The Times

Professional memberships

Law Society
Association of Personal Injury Solicitors (APIL)

Kind words from our clients

Everything was just so easy and the whole team were great. I dealt Victoria and Marie-Joelle, they were both superb and the level of communication was perfect. I never felt overwhelmed and everything was explained to me in easy terms.

– S H, Military Claims client
The whole team were exceptional, particularly Ahmed and Victoria, who provided guidance and support through the lengthy process. I was very impressed by the level of service and commitment shown in dealing with and supporting us with this matter.

– Louise Townsend, Military Claims Client
Victoria was superb and I cannot speak more highly of her – I have recommended her to some of my colleagues! She gave such a personal touch, communicated regularly and was always available and supportive. My expectations were definitely exceeded and I was delighted at how the process was handled.

– Richard , Military Claims client
The service from Bolt Burdon Kemp was really great. The whole Military team were fantastic and everyone was really reassuring - I trusted everybody. Claire was very good and I also worked with Victoria who exceeded my expectations.

– K K, Military Claims client