CMS has experience acting on claims across a range of professions with a particular strength in handling professional liability matters relating to insurance brokers. Alex Denslow and Ed Foss are especially recommended for their skill in defending brokers in complex disputes. Martin Fox has expertise in the construction and engineering sectors; he has experience advising on cases involving architects, valuation surveyors, and design and build contractors. Monica Lesny is another recommended member of the team with extensive experience navigating disputes involving construction professionals. Scarlett West also regularly defends construction professionals with her experience encompassing cladding claims and professional negligence claims connected to large transport infrastructure projects. The team is co-headed by Cheryl Gibson and Simon Garrett.
Testimonials
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‘They have a commercial focus and take into account the circumstances of the case.’
‘They have deep knowledge and appropriately allocate work to team members according to seniority.’
'The team is deeply immersed in the London insurance market. They work in brokers and insurers across the market, meaning the CMS network is unrivalled.'
'The team is friendly, responsive, and known for being leaders in their field. They also produce the Broker's book, which is the number one legal resource guide for brokers.’
'Alex Denslow is frenetic in his energy and enthusiasm. He cares deeply about personal relationships with clients and entrenches himself in their issues.'
- 'Alaina Wadsworth is caring, clever, and meticulous. She treats her clients like family and always works for the best result.'
- 'Ed Foss is scrupulous with a keen legal mind. He works in a structured manner with a vested interest in the issues of his clients.'
- 'Hayley Stevenson is an up-and-coming star. She is legally strong and confident in taking on new matters.'
Key clients
- Aon
- Marsh
- Howden
- Axis
- QBE
- Liberty
- Markel
- Grant Thornton
- Mazars
- Novia Financial plc
- Rathbones
- Azets
- Mitie
- WSP
- Mace Group
- JRL Group
Work highlights
- Acting for Aon in respect of allegations against it of negligence and breach of contract arising from the air accident on 29th November 2016 of LaMia flight number 2933.
- Acted for Miller Insurance Services in relation to the very high-profile and ongoing litigation of the unfortunate death of Argentinian international footballer Emiliano Sala in a plane crash in January 2019.
- Acting as defence counsel for Lonsdale and its insurers in relation to a claim brought by Harwood Capital LLP for failing to procure appropriate insurance for a claim brought against Harwood in the US.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cheryl Gibson, Simon Garrett