The insurance and public risk team at Browne Jacobson LLP , which operates across Nottingham, Birmingham and London, is headed up by James Fawcett and Sarah Erwin-Jones, the firm’s heads of technical claims and social care, respectively. The team offers expertise in catastrophic injuries, including brain and spinal injuries, which are typically handled by ‘top class catastrophic lawyer’ Kevin Lawson. Additionally, the team is experienced in social care claims for both children and adults; Erwin-Jones and Helen Rideout are key names here. The team also has specialist knowledge of claims in healthcare, sporting and education settings.
Testimonials
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‘The team have all bases covered when it comes to legal knowledge and experience.’
‘Browne Jacobson's injury team has strength and depth in handling complex and technical large loss injury claims, including brain injury, paralysis claims, chronic pain and fatalities. They are one of the go-to firms for the defence of personal injury claims.’
‘Kevin Lawson is a stand-out individual and is a top class catastrophic lawyer. He is forensic, tactically astute and an expert negotiator. He excels in high-value, multi-million pound litigation. His client service is second to none.'
‘Browne Jacobson are a solid reliable defendant firm for public liability, employers' liability and disease work. They give their insurers remarkably accurate risk and value information very early in litigation.'
‘Very good specialist local government team. Good depth of solicitors with varying levels of experience.’
Key clients
- Hiscox
- NHS Resolution
- Municipal Mutual Insurance Limited
- Marble Arch and Lexham Insurance Services
- Zurich
- Gallagher Bassett
- Davies Group
- Resolute
Work highlights
- Settled a claim for a complex brain injury which had been pleaded at £24m for £12m.
- Successfully overturned a judgment in the High Court in relation to a personal injury claim following an alleged negligent tackle during a professional football match.
- Defended a fatal accident claim with cross-border issues at trial.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Fawcett, Sarah Erwin-Jones