Amy has worked in the legal sector for 13 years. She is a Director in our Child Abuse Compensation team.
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
19 Cheapside
Wakefield
WF1 2SD
Amy specialises in child sexual abuse compensation with a particular interest in claims involving child sexual exploitation and grooming. She has been heavily involved supporting victims of the Rotherham and West Yorkshire grooming scandals.
In addition, Amy has represented hundreds of survivors of abuse in South London, particularly in relation to the failings of the London Borough of Lambeth.
Amy is an active member of several related organisations:
Alongside her client work, Amy is the firm’s Training Principal responsible for our Qualifying Solicitors, Solicitor Apprentices and Graduate Solicitor Apprentices.
Amy's accreditations and awards include:
Amy has a common sense and transparent approach. Survivors of child abuse, understandably, often have difficultly trusting professionals. Amy’s approach is therefore to build a professional relationship with her clients at their own pace.
“The very first-time mum spoke to Amy she noticed how easy she was to talk to and how she felt at ease immediately. Given the circumstances of having to rake up traumatic past events, this alone was a great start to their relationship. Amy also contacted me to explain who she was and how she would be helping mum. I knew from that first conversation that Amy was the right solicitor to help mum with her case.
Throughout the whole process Amy has been compassionate, understanding and communicative. I believe mum would have found this whole process too stressful and may not have had the courage and strength to see it through if it wasn’t for Amy. Amy has been a great support, while maintaining her professionalism with her caring nature. Mum and I can’t thank Amy enough”
Child Abuse Compensation Client
Three men have now been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into non-recent child abuse in Rotherham. These charges follow a lengthy police inquiry into serious allegations dating back many years. The trial is currently listed for November 2026 at Sheffield Crown Court. It is hoped that date will be brought forward.
Three men have appeared at Sheffield Crown Court, charged with sexually assaulting two teenage girls.
The Independent Office of Police Conduct (“IOPC”), has confirmed that they will be directing an investigation in Rotherham which looks at historical abuse by police officers.
A recent report by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary has revealed significant shortcomings in Cleveland Police's handling of child abuse cases.