The Norwich office of Mills & Reeve LLP is home to an insurance disputes practice for which professional indemnity, insurance and financial disputes are a key focus. The firm has 'genuine specialists in the field, with lawyers who are personable, proactive, attentive, commercial and engaged with their cases', remarks one client. Among these are practice head Neil Davies and consultant Stephen King, and senior associates Matthew Wilson and 'highly intelligent and very hardworking' Sophie Briggs. Davies, who is 'a calm presence when business-changing issues are at hand', frequently handles claims against the construction/engineering professions, surveyors, and financial and pension professionals.
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‘The team has real strength in depth and the way the firm works seamlessly across its offices means that they always have the experience and resources they need to address any problem. They are genuine specialists in the field, with lawyers who are personable, proactive, attentive, commercial and engaged with their cases.’
‘Neil Davies is hugely experienced, but very down-to-earth and approachable. Clients love his calm demeanour, but they also appreciate his attention to detail and commerciality. If there is a deal to be done, he is one of the best negotiators I have seen.'
- 'Sophie Briggs is highly intelligent and very hardworking - she leaves no stone unturned in her cases and frequently raises points that have passed others by. Her attention to detail is second-to-none. A real fighter for her clients and she's always happy to roll up her sleeves and get stuck into the case. A future star.’
‘The team and Mills & Reeve is extremely well rounded with a number of great partners and associates working together on a range of very high quality work.’
‘Peter Lennon is an extremely conscientious and hardworking solicitor who leaves no stone unturned.’
‘Outstanding service with a personable approach. A practice which always has their clients best best interests at the forefront of their approach at all times. Strategic thinkers with a keen eye for detail and a calm and considered approach.’
‘Neil Davies - an calm presence when business-changing issues are at hand. Someone who can clearly adapt to his client's (often challenging) personalities. A clear team leader who exudes patience and professionalism in his dealings with clients.'
Key clients
- Countrywide plc and group of companies
- Aviva Life & Pensions UK Limited
- CNA
- Pen Underwriting
- W/R/B Underwriting
- Connells Limited
- Travelers
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Neil Davies