Kennedys advises on a wide range of professional indemnity matters, including claims concerning financial services, construction, legal services, insurance brokers, and property. Heading the team, Jeremy Riley is skilled in handling insurance coverage disputes. Described as ‘a brilliant litigator’, Paul Castellani focuses on defending solicitors, barristers, and surveyors. Christopher Butler is an expert in navigating claims within the construction sector, while Fleur Rochester has extensive experience handling coverage issues connected to pension trustees as well as directors and officers. With more than two decades of experience in the field of professional indemnity, Tim Hague has a broad practice defending a variety of professionals, including those working in the legal and medical sectors. David Robinson is recommended for professional liability matters relating to accountancy firms and solicitor firms. Paul Carter is another key member of the team.
Testimonials
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‘They are knowledgeable and approachable. The written advice is succinct with good strategy recommendations.’
‘Christopher Butler and Paul Carter are first class in terms of their deep knowledge of both construction disputes and the insurance market. They always see the big picture.’
Key clients
- AIG
- AXA XL
Work highlights
- Acted for Prater Limited, Lindner Exterior Holdings Limited, and their PI insurers in a claim for the cost of remedial works arising out of the design and construction of Woolwich Central.
- Defended Irwin Mitchell in a case relating to a personal injury claim, where it was successfully established that no duty of care was owed to the claimant until after formal instructions had been received.