England - East Midlands • Insurance
Weightmans LLP
Following the absorption of RadcliffesLeBrasseur, Weightmans LLP has significantly expanded its geographic spread and depth in defendant healthcare and personal injury. Dave Cottam maintains his strong position as a top defence counsel in catastrophic personal injury claims and is experienced in acting in claims arising out of motor, employer’s liability, public authority, and police cases. Andrew Clarke represents numerous local authorities, police and fire services in relation to personal injury claims, and increasingly dealing with data breach claims causing psychological injuries. Managing associate Asad Hadadi continues to carve out a niche in claims such flooding, social care, assault, data breach claims arising out of misuse of private information and claims of pure economic loss. Other key specialists include Clare Malpus and Sarah Ezzat for motor, public and employers liability. Based in Liverpool, Rob Williams is the claims director.
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Testimonials
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‘Weightmans have particular specialism in catastrophic claims, more specifically, traumatic brain injury and chronic pain cases. They are also at the forefront of trends and research with valuable intelligence.’
- 'Lorna Ferguson, Partner - multi-skilled in areas of long-tail or short-tail legacy cases as well as a range of personal injury matters.'
‘The team I work for at this firm handle the most significant personal injury cases in the country. They do so with an exceptional team of very high quality solicitors. They also do so with an approachable style.’
‘I mainly work with Dave Cottam and Sarah Ezzat, both of whom are exceptional. They are extremely knowledgeable in the most complex of catastrophic injury claims and prepare cases with a remarkable attention to detail.’
‘The Leicester office of Weightmans is packed with highly professional and experienced Defendant lawyers, working for a range of blue chip clients.’
‘Standout partners are Andrew Clarke, who works mainly for local authorities, emergency services, education establishments and housing providers. He is an incredibly safe pair of hands, whether it is giving individual or strategic advice.’
Key clients
- Zurich
- Motor Insurers Bureau
- AIG Europe
- AXAXL Insurance
- PwC (Chester Street Holdings)
- Municipal Mutual Insurance
- Ageas Insurance
- Tesco Underwriting
- First Central Insurance
- InterEurope AG Insurance
- Covea Insurance
- Octagon Insurance
- Travellers Insurance Co
- HDI Global
- Hiscox Insurance
- Esure Insurance
- Prometheus Insurance
- Hastings Direct
- Markerstudy Insurance
- Berkshire Hathaway Speciality Insurance
- Liberty Mutual
- Markel Insurance
- DCL Insurance
- Broadspire/Crawfords
- Protector Insurance
- Vinci
- Rolls Royce
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Lidl Stores
- Nestle
- BP
- DHL Logistics
- Severn Trent
- Gallagher Bassett
- Local Authorities and Police Authorities
Work highlights
- Advised AIG Europe on a claim against its insured, an aircraft manufacturer. The injuries sustained were severe and Covid made it very difficult to progress rehabilitation and obtain medical evidence.
- Advised Hastings Direct on a claim by a Claimant cyclist against their insured driver. The Claimant sustained an incomplete spinal injury and in later life would be confined to a wheelchair and require 24hour care.
- Representing a local authority on this data breach claim that allegedly resulted in psychological injury.
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Rob Williams