Markel Law LLP‘s ’swift, attentive and conscientious’ team has a specific focus on insurance-related matters including coverage disputes. Practice head Mark Rankin routinely handles defendant professional indemnity work, insurance liability claims, cyber and data protection issues, professional negligence claims, and general breach of contract work, while Christopher Burns focuses on construction disputes and insurance litigation. Aaron Marshall, who joined from AFG Law in May 2023, acts for varied clients ranging from multinational corporations to individuals.
Testimonials
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‘Solid team from varied backgrounds.’
‘Chris Burns is a stand out partner - he has a high caseload but each client is important to him - he cuts through the noise and gets straight to the heart of the matter, understanding strengths and weaknesses instinctively.’
‘Aaron Marshall is particularly well respected. Thorough knowledge of the law and his client care is phenomenal.’
‘Aaron Marshall — sensible, calm, diligent.’
‘Great team of people led by strong, supportive and astute partners.’
‘Extremely pro active and attentive in resolving complex legal issues. Always attempt to think outside of the box and leave no stone unturned when dealing with my particular complex case.'
‘Chris Burns is a very knowledgeable lawyer who works hard to resolve legal issues in a thorough and expedient manner. Chris is easy to deal with, engaging and always keeps me updated on the progress of my case when required. Chris' expert analysis of legal situations is done in an easy to understand manner which is invaluable.’
‘Swift, attentive and conscientious.’
Key clients
- Federation of Small Businesses
- Markel (UK) Limited
- Markel Legal Expenses Insurance
- Markel International Insurance Company Limited
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Rankin