Pinsent Masons LLP‘s regulation, insurance and funds practice is experienced in acting for UK insurers in litigation. Drawing on the firm’s construction expertise, the team regularly handles claims related to construction and engineering, and also advises on pension consultants' PI claims. Colin Read leads the practice and frequently takes on engineering and construction claims; in addition, he has recently been advising on potential claims relating to concussions sustained by rugby players. Isabel Nurse-Marsh is the go-to for pensions litigation and is well versed in professional negligence claims. Chamika Hand focuses on D&O insurance matters, while Tom Aries assists with finance-related disputes.
Testimonials
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‘I found the team easy to deal with. My case was in a specialist field and they were knowledgeable regarding the market. They were pragmatic and gave sound commercial advice throughout.’
‘I worked with Chamika Hand and Tom Aries. Both were great to with with. They were responsive, their advice was always clear and concise, and they achieved a good result for us.’
Key clients
- Aviva
- Argo
Work highlights
- Assisting Chubb on behalf of the RFL with defending a potential claim by 90 former rugby league players for injuries allegedly sustained, including concussion, sub-concussion and head injury.
- Advising an international law firm on a negligence claim against the firm and a leading pensions lawyer for an alleged mistake in the 2000s, which could cost £50m.