Browne Jacobson LLP is noted for its expertise in US product liability, UK commercial property damage and international property disputes. Colin Peck is key to the team’s insurance and reinsurance policy coverage matters and disputes involving the London and Lloyd’s Market; he is particularly well versed in property damage and business interruption claims. Francis Mackie has handled a number of international insurance arbitrations, while practice head Jonathan Newbold focuses on acting for underwriters. Laura Brown and Samantha Zaozirny are also praised for their expertise in insurance and reinsurance disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Colin Peck is very experienced and great with clients. Laura Brown's expertise is way beyond her PQE level - she is a great insurance lawyer and is definitely one to watch. She will go far.’

  • ‘This is a firm which commands insurance and reinsurance work of the very highest quality and punches well above its weight.’

  • ‘Colin Peck is a fabulous litigator who leaves no stone unturned. Laura Brown is first rate.’

  • ‘Brilliant team, with all the nous of the Magic Circle but within a collaborative and sensible specialist partnership.’

  • ‘Jonathan Newbold is a brilliant strategist and lawyer. Colin Peck is another standout.’

  • ‘The team have good market knowledge and are responsive and helpful when I have queries.’

  • ‘I have particularly enjoyed working with Samantha Zaozirny - she is across the documents and easy to work with.’

  • ‘Jonathan Newbold is a class act in every sense. Calm, measured and a great tactician.’

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Jonathan Newbold

Other key lawyers

Colin Peck, Francis Mackie, Jonathan Newbold, Samantha Zaozirny, Laura Brown