Chris Fry
Disability Rights Lawyer, and Mediator, Fry Law
Now in his 20th year of practice, Chris has established a reputation for taking strategic cases which have the potential to deliver real change. Chris attributes his enterprise and resilience to influence from his family who worked in Sheffield’s steel and cutlery industry.
A surprise diagnosis of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia in 2003 as a young lawyer gave him an insight into the labelling of disabled people, and assumptions which might adversely impact on opportunities.
Subsequently Chris’ pioneering work on disability rights, often pro bono, helps achieve reasonable adjustments for disabled consumers in everyday life. He has helped businesses change pricing policies, install lifts, ramps, and make their online services more accessible.
Chris has managed group litigation and individual cases through the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He has hosted conferences, published numerous articles, advised and acted for leading charities, and Disabled Peoples’ Organisations, briefed members of the House of Lords, and provided legal commentary for the national media. He also co-founded Disability Rights Advice TV.
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“Disabled people need to know that the law is more accessible than we think. We have rights that we can enforce, and that change is possible with the right support. I am delighted to have been nominated for a place on this list, amongst such illustrious company.”