Browne Jacobson LLP advises a broad range of clients, from local regional authorities, to both London-based and national commercial clients. The insurance and public risk team is spearheaded by Kevin Lawson, Bridget Tatham and Rachel Lyne. Lawson covers catastrophic injury claims, Tatham specialises in claims relating to care homes, and employers’ and public liability, while Lyne leads on work concerning regulatory issues, including compliance and public inquiries. Matthew Harpin is a skilled litigator with vast experience spanning the full range of employers’ and public liability claims. James Arrowsmith leads the firm’s social care practice as well as the specialist abuse and safeguarding team.
Personal injury: defendant in West Midlands
Browne Jacobson LLP
Praxisleiter:
Kevin Lawson; Bridget Tatham; Rachel Lyne
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Matthew Harpin; James Arrowsmith; Nicola Paterson
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‘Easy to get hold of, especially when time is of the essence. Bridget Tatham and Rachel Lyne have both been there at short notice to provide valued assistance to our clients.’
‘Whilst being a large firm there is still a personal touch feel to our dealings with them. There is a wide breadth of knowledge and experience at our disposal.’
‘Matthew Harpin provides excellent legal advise to try and defend claims where possible but will also provide a realistic solution when that is not possible.’
Kernmandanten
Hiscox
NHS Resolution
Municipal Mutual Insurance Limited
Marble Arch and Lexham Insurance Services
Zurich
Gallagher Bassett
Davies Group
HDI Insurance
Claims Sorted
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DWF
The personal injury team at DWF is led by Paul Donnelly and Damon Burt, who have extensive experience advising on matters involving casualties, Charles Ashmore, who is noted for his ‘unequalled presence in the market’, advises on major injury and motor claims, and Lorraine Carolan, who leads on complex motor, fraud and financial crime matters. Lionel Marcus and Claire Pritchard are also at the helm; Pritchard heads the healthcare and clinical negligence practice. Derek Adamson specialises in insurance, often advising on the interpretation of insurance policy. Robert Edwards advises on employer and public liability issues. Jacqui Kendall, Miles Hepworth, Jayne Door and Narrinder Taggar are also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Paul Donnelly; Damon Burt; Charles Ashmore; Lorraine Carolan; Lionel Marcus; Clarie Pritchard
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Derek Adamson; Robert Edwards; Jacqui Kendall; Miles Hepworth; Jayne Door; Narrinder Taggar
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‘Specialists in defending the highest value and most complex personal injury cases.’
‘Charles Ashmore is head and shoulders above the competition – hugely experienced, calm under pressure and a fantastic negotiator.’
‘The key to success in litigation is combining raw intellect, technical knowledge and strategic cunning. The team at DWF fit precisely that bill.‘
Kernmandanten
RSA
Aviva
Zurich
Markerstudy
QBE
Covea
Argo
DLG
Travelers
Jaguar Land Rover
Allianz
Hastings
NFU Mutual
Insure The Box
Vision Express
Axis
Allied Word
Medical Protection Society
Crawford & Company
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- Advising for Ageas Insurance on policy coverage and third party liability issues.
- Acting for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in connection with the personal injury claims and the public enquiry arising from the Grenfell Tower disaster in June 2017.
- Acted in the Satwinder Kondole v LM Products Limited and Sameday Transport Services Limited case.
Kennedys
Kennedys houses a team which is well-versed in a wide array of complex matters, including those with an international element. Ian Davies spearheads the practice, acting for major insurers in abuse, casualty, catastrophic injury, and fraud claims, among others. James Shrimpton leads the firm’s employers and public liability group, and specialises in catastrophic injury and fatal accident claims, particularly those involving amputation, brain injury, chronic pain and psychiatric injury. Mark Walsh has extensive experience in high value and catastrophic injury cases, while Naomi North is an expert in motoring offences and inquests. Sandip Sidhu leads the firm’s recoveries team. Philippa Craven is another name to note.
Praxisleiter:
Ian Davies
Weitere Kernanwälte:
James Shrimpton; Mark Walsh; Naomi North; Sandip Sidhu; Philippa Craven; Bob Wallace
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‘The team are well lead by James Shrimpton who has a stellar reputation and following. They are commercial, technically gifted, robust and delightful to work for. They are always well prepared with detailed instructions.’
‘James Shrimpton and Mark Walsh are brilliant. Both are held in very high regard by casualty and motor insurers alike. They deal with complex, high value and catastrophic injury litigation in the High Court and district registries around the country.‘
‚Ian Davies is a genuine market leader on motor strategy. He has been an integral part of the development of our capability and has played a part in advising on most of the key strategies in play. Ian equally provides frequent insights across the market which are incredibly helpful and informative.‘
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Keoghs LLP
Keoghs LLP routinely represents motor insurers, commercial clients, public sector organisations and self-insured clients in personal injury cases. Ken Young and Howard Dean lead the practice. Young heads the complex and catastrophic loss team while Dean oversees the national costs team, specialising in high-value claims. David Pugh’s clients include major insurers and public bodies, and Julie Park often acts in high-value motor, employers’ and public liability claims. Helen White and Rebecca Williams handle catastrophic motor and injury matters. Ryan Bird and Julian Dexter are also names to note.
Praxisleiter:
Ken Young; Howard Dean
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Pugh; Julie Park; Helen White; Rebecca Williams; Ryan Bird; Julian Dexter
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‘Ken Young is a great all round lawyer, very knowledgeable calm and friendly. Julie Park is very pragmatic and knows what she is doing. Julian Dexter is a rising star who works exceptionally hard for his clients.’
‘Outstanding technical expertise and litigation know-how. Efficiency combined with attention to detail leading to excellent results.’
‘Julie Park has built up an outstanding team which she leads by example. She is technically brilliant and hugely pragmatic. Rebecca Williams in the same team pays outstanding attention to detail and goes the extra mile for all of her clients. ’
Kernmandanten
AXA Insurance
Ageas
Allianz
Zurich Insurance
Motor Insurers’ Bureau
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- Acted for a mental health charity in case arising from an attack by one resident in supported accommodation on another with a samurai sword.
- Acting for the defendant in a claim pleaded at £3.8m by a young man who suffered the traumatic amputation of three fingers in a workplace accident.
- Acted for a construction company whose employee sustained a spinal cord injury in a fall from a ladder.
Weightmans LLP
Weightmans LLP’s broad practice encompasses the full range of personal injury matters, including physical and psychological injury, and fraud claims. In Birmingham, David Tuck heads the occupational disease practice, while Chris Webb-Jenkins, Penelope Marshall and Henry Bermingham advise on casualty claims on behalf of the public sector and local government clients. Bruce Ralston leads the firm’s insurance and sports injuries team. Adrian Marston rejoined the firm in 2024 and has a particular focus on chronic pain and psychiatric disorder cases, while Melanie Isherwood specialises in high quantum birth injury cases and claims relating to pathology services. Yvonne Hudders and Saul Burton are also key members of the team.
Praxisleiter:
David Tuck; Chris Webb-Jenkins; Penelope Marshall; Henry Bermingham; Bruce Ralston
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Adrian Marston; Melanie Isherwood; Yvonne Hudders; Saul Burton; Kate Wright
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‘Penelope Marshall is a determined and robust solicitor who deals effectively with high value catastrophic injury cases for Defendants. A fantastic eye for detail and good tactical awareness means that she is a popular choice for clients.’
‘Weightmans are the leading and go-to team for complex and sensitive public sector claims. They are well-resourced, demonstrate excellent judgement time and again, and have a team for all levels of work!’
‘Henry Bermingham is a highly skilled and robust litigator that can pick the cases to fight from an early stage. He is both media savvy and sensitive to the repetitional damage that can be caused to his clients. An all-round leader in his field.‘
Kernmandanten
AIG
Broadspire
Gallagher Bassett
MMI
Medical Defence Union
NHSLA
Nottinghamshire County Council
Sandwell MBC
Topmark Claims
Travelers Insurance
Warwickshire County Council
Worcestershire County Council
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Zurich
Esure Insurance
Hastings Direct
Jaguar Land Rover
Hundreds of Local Authorities and Police Authorities
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Strata Solicitors Ltd
Strata Solicitors Ltd offers advice on a wide range of personal injury matters, with a particular focus on uninsured and insured loss recovery. Chris Sturridge-Packer heads the team and specialises in non-conventional corporate programmes for motor, property and breach of contract claims. Co-head Ravinder Johal joined the firm in September 2024 and advises on a broad spectrum of high value claims. Hannah Hale handles public sector insurance policy claims, while Ron Ruston and Mukesh Kainth assist with motor, employer and public liability matters.
Praxisleiter:
Chris Sturridge-Packer; Ravinder Johal
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hannah Hale; Ron Ruston; Mukesh Kainth
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‘Hannah Hale is an excellent solicitor, she has an immense breadth of experience of Defendant work and has amassed a considerable portfolio of high value High Court work involving complex factual and legal issues and claims of the utmost sensitivity.‘
‘Strata always seem to offer independent advice to their insurer clients. They are pragmatic and focused on clients‘ commercial outcomes. Realistic views on prospects are always advanced.‘
‚There is a focused approach to individual cases. They have good knowledge of insurance sector and good knowledge of the litigation process and tactics.’
Kernmandanten
Arnold Clark
Walsingham Motor Insurance
Mobico/National Express
Calpe
Veolia Environmental Services
Lithia UK
Go Ahead Group
Unicorn Underwriting
Accelerant Underwriting
DX Group PLC
Hertz UK Limited
Assured Group