Neil joined Mills & Reeve in 2000 and became a partner in 2004. Since 2008 Neil has led the London insurance and reinsurance team and in 2012, he became head of the firm’s national insurance group with responsibility for developing and delivering the firm’s strategy for this core sector. Neil’s own experience is principally in relation to professional negligence disputes and his particular areas of focus are in defending claims against solicitors and insurance brokers, where he is currently dealing with a number of substantial and complex claims. In addition, he has a growing practice defending professional negligence and breach of contract claims against IT companies. Neil has significant experience of advising on coverage issues. He is client partner for a number of the firm’s key clients including AIG, Allianz and WR Berkeley.

Trainee solicitor Clarkson, Wright & Jakes 1994-96; qualified 1996; solicitor Browne Jacobson 1996-2000; solicitor Mills & Reeve 2000-01; associate 2001-04; partner 2004 to date.

University of Birmingham (1993 LLB Hons Law).

Triathlons; skiing; spending time with his family.