Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s Exeter-based personal injury travel team, noted as ’helpful and honest’, is adept at handling cross-jurisdictional matters of significant value for claimants who have been injured abroad, which is Ian Brown‘s area of focus; its caseload varies from falls leading to minor injuries, to RTAs leading to complex head injuries. Additionally, it also ably advises defendants in litigation; Bronwen Courtenay-Stamp, who, per clients, ’knows everything about the insurance industry’, leads the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘This firm has ample experience handling claims, some of which are very emotionally heavy, which oftentimes raise difficult legal questions. They have a good deal of experience and knowledge and obtain some exceptional results.’
‘Bronwen Courtenay-Stamp knows everything about the insurance industry and is a well-known personality in the industry.'
'Ian Brown is a meticulous and tenacious litigator; and Tom Sampford is highly effective. The associates in the team also offer great support.’
‘The team focuses on its relationships with its clients. The work they do ranges from full representation and case management to more straightforward advice that we can pass on to our customers or use in determining the best course of action.'
'In our experience they are prepared to go the extra mile for us, which is something we don't often see.’
‘The team has excellent knowledge and understanding of our sector, as well as the challenges facing MGAs and claims handlers. We appreciate the presentation of choices, which are accompanied by pros, cons and financial implications.’
'The team are very efficient, quick to respond, ever so helpful and honest. It feels as a client that they take pride in their provision of a good service.'
'Bronwen Courtenay-Stamp and Ian Brown are both very prompt in their responses, knowledgeable in their field and always have the time to speak to us. They are also clear in their advice, which we really appreciate.'
Key clients
- ARC Legal Assistance Ltd
- Collinson Group
- Millstream Underwriting Limited
- Allianz Insurance
- CEGA
- Avid Insurance Services Limited
- Claims Settlement Agencies
- Whitehorse Insurance Services
- Great Lakes Insurance SE
- Mapfre
Work highlights
- Achieved an approximate £500k settlement for a cyclist injured in a serious road collision in France.
- Defending an approximate £2m damages claim brought by the estate of a deceased arising out of a ski collision in France.
- Pursuing a cross-border clinical negligence claim for a minor who suffered significant injuries during his birth at a hospital in Australia.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bronwen Courtenay-Stamp