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The insurance litigation team at Edwin Coe LLP is led by the ‘absolutely first class’ Roger Franklin, a specialist in cases involving allegations of fraud and under-insurance in business interruption claims. The team has developed a strong expertise in Covid-19 business interruption claims, including advising policyholder groups in regards to the FCA test case, and carrying out further test cases themselves. Alongside this expertise in BI claims, the team is also has notable experience dealing with complex quantum issues. ‘Excellent strategist’ Nicola Maher is recommended for her ’tenacious’ approach, specialising in substantial property damage and resolving disputes through mediation; Michael Whitton is ‘hugely experienced’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Edwin Coe is one of the few insurance litigation practices specialising in assisting policyholders. They appreciate the sensitivity of the relationship between their policyholder client and the insurer with whom the client is in dispute; conscious that the relationship may extend beyond that issue and may have to continue post settlement. Always courteous and respectful to their client and others, Edwin Coe is a winning team.’

  • 'Nicola Maher is an excellent strategist exercising sound judgement, and closely attentive to detail. Nicola is always calm and unflappable, but tenacious in prosecuting her clients' cases. Always responsive and a delight to deal with, Nicola is conscious of cost-proportionality.'

  • ‘Nicola Maher was fantastic. Professional and concise in everything she did. I would highly recommend her.’

  • 'Michael Whitton is clearly knowledgeable, hugely experienced, firm manner but delivered with complete courtesy.’

  • ‘A special and rare knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice expected of companies and practitioners in the insurance world.’

  • ‘I have worked closely with Roger Franklin for many years and I particularly value his understanding of the adversarial process and his ability to put the clients interests first when considering the matter of settlement or not. Roger and his team have developed meaningful relationships with the top insurance negligence sets.’

  • ‘Roger Franklin is absolutely first class.’

  • ‘Roger Franklin is very professional and always goes the extra mile to support our situation.’

Key clients

  • Corbin & King Ltd
  • DC Bars Ltd
  • Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC
  • Gatwick Investment Ltd T/A Crowne Plaza London Gatwick Airport
  • Thornton Manor Estate Ltd
  • Oaxaca Ltd. T/A Wahaca
  • Starboard Hotels Ltd

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Michael Whitton

Edwin Coe LLP

Michael is an Insurance Litigation Partner.  He read law at Cambridge University, qualified as a solicitor in 1986 with a City firm, joined Edwin Coe in 1987 and became a partner in 1990.Michael deals principally with claimant insurance litigation and specialises in liability and coverage disputes arising from fires, floods, thefts and other perils. His practice also includes areas such as professional negligence, directors’ and officers’ liability and under-insurance issues and he has a particular expertise in business interruption claims.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Roger Franklin

Other key lawyers

Michael Whitton, Nicola Maher, Oliver Pannell, Kate Dwyer