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Weightmans‘ personal injury practice has strong expertise acting for the defence of non-UK insurers in the main, in cross-border matters, namely involving motor incidents which have occurred abroad. Additionally, it is experienced in handling claims involving plastic surgeries which have been undertaken in foreign countries. Team lead Nicholas Richards is noted as willing to ’go the extra mile’ for clients. In September the firm secured a major boost with the acquisition of Pierre Thomas Law, taking on an eight-strong team in London.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Weightmans provides an excellent service for high-value work, which is key for success in the cross-border market.’

  • ‘Nicholas Richards' expertise in this area is considerable, he is also very responsive and tries to go the extra mile on matters.'

  • ‘Pierre Thomas has a fantastic team with expertise in European jurisdictions, particularly French law.’

  • ‘Maud Lepez is smart, hardworking and achieves the best results for her clients.’

  • ‘Pierre Thomas sorted everything for me in my case following my injury abroad. They helped me every step of the way. I was so relieved and it all took a lot of pressure of my family and I, we were pleased we had found a team with great experience.’

  • ‘Maud Lepez is wonderful and informative. She is very reassuring in legal situations that can be intimidating; a true professional.’

  • ‘Maud Lepez is fantastic. She knows her field very well, which is impressive, particularly in matters which span both UK and French law. She uses her wealth of knowledge to leverage cases to a pleasing and satisfactory resolution.’

  • ‘Simon Ball is the best of the best - a true asset in assisting foreign insurers in defending any claim. Belinda Normandale is an excellent negotiator and Maud Lepez has extensive experience.'

Key clients

  • AIG Europe Assurances
  • Ageas Insurance
  • Coris
  • Dekra Claims Services
  • InterEurope AG
  • MIB
  • Van Ameyde
  • TUiR Warta
  • Zurich Insurance
  • Wizz Air
  • Lancashire Syndicate
  • Global Aerospace Underwriting
  • LRA
  • ION
  • CV Starr / Starr Underwriting
  • AXAXL
  • Allianz

Work highlights

  • Representing a Polish plastic surgeon and his clinic in Poland in a claim arising for the death of a patient who had attended his clinic for breast reduction surgery.
  • Representing an insurance company in a claims sought to challenge the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales to hear the claim.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Nick Richards

Weightmans LLP

Nick joined Weightmans as a partner in 2014, having qualified as a solicitor in 1984. He specialises in cross border litigation acting for European and English insurers involved in cases in England and Wales involving accidents abroad. He has detailed experience of the issues that arise in such cases involving choice of jurisdiction, applicable law and the Rome II Treaty. In addition he has experience in severe brain injury and physical injury cases including tetraplegia. Nick has spoken at a number of conferences on the legal and practical aspects of cross border litigation and the assessment of damages under Rome II.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nicholas Richards

Other key lawyers

Simon Ball, Maud Lepez, Belinda Normandale, Virginie Medard

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