David Holt
Weightmans LLPThe ‘excellent’ Liverpool-based practice at Weightmans LLP is divided into sub-groups for casualty, large loss, motor, disease, and public authority claims. Will Quinn primarily acts for insurers in catastrophic injury claims, and David Holt is an expert in non-indemnity insurance, and claims involving severe head and spinal injuries. Peter Forshaw is well-placed to assists insurers and corporates with employers’, public, and product liability claims, and is noted for his strong focus on drone-related work. ‘Star player’ Rebecca Blythe routinely advises clients on indemnity, and catastrophic injury and chronic pain cases.
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‘Excellent team who represent the interest of their commercial insurance clients and lay clients to a very high level indeed.’
‘Rebecca Blythe is a star player. She is approachable, hard working, has an eye for detail and is acutely aware of the commercial implications of any litigation decision. A great solicitor!’
‘Rebecca Blythe has a pragmatic and sensible approach to litigation. Favoured by insurers at the top of their game.’
‘Weightmans' team is top-notch, right down to the most junior members. I always have full confidence that the cases are prepared to a high standard and their lawyers are over all relevant detail.’
‘Weightmans are prompt and efficient whilst also being extremely knowledgeable and supportive. Weightmans treat clients respectfully and explain claims procedures and prospects clearly.’
‘Peter Forshaw is the standout solicitor. Peter is always available to help and has a unique ability to explain and clarify complicated matters, and he has worked hard to win confidence of clients.’
‘There is a great depth of knowledge and ability. Attention to detail is very important and a close eye is kept by Weightmans on tactics and legal timescales.’
‘All staff are highly competent and personable. I can trust them to get on with the management of a claim without worrying.’
Key clients
- Zurich
- Motor Insurers Bureau
- AIG Europe
- AXAXL Insurance
- PwC
- Municipal Mutual Insurance
- Tesco Underwriting
- First Central Insurance
- InterEurope AG Insurance
- Covea Insurance
- Octagon Insurance
- Travelers Insurance Co
- HDI Global
- Hiscox Insurance
- Esure Insurance
- Prometheus Insurance
- Hastings Direct
- Berkshire Hathaway Speciality Insurance
- Liberty Mutual
- Markel Insurance
- DCL Insurance
- Broadspire
- Tradex
- Insure the Box
- Protector Insurance
- Vinci
- Rolls Royce
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Lidl Stores
- Nestle
- BP
- DHL Logistics
- Severn Trent
- Gallagher Bassett
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Will Quinn
Weightmans LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Will Quinn, David Holt, Peter Forshaw