Mills & Reeve LLP houses an ‘outstanding’ practice which acts on behalf of a wide array of legal and construction professionals, and financial advisers. The group also handles a range of inter-insurer disputes and policy coverage matters, in addition to advising insurance brokers as policy holders. The ‘exceptional’ Niall Innes leads the firm’s insurance group, acting in civil claims and disciplinary proceedings against barristers, solicitors, and licensed conveyancers. Construction specialist Ben Hardiman co-leads the team handling an increasing number of cladding related claims, often defending architects, engineers and contractors. Emma Harrison acts for a varied client list of barristers, solicitors, and insurance brokers.
Testimonials
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‘The Mills & Reeve prof neg team are outstanding in every way providing first rate, pragmatic and effective advice.’
‘The entire team is a pleasure to deal with, Niall Innes is an outstanding lawyer in this field.’
‘Niall Innes is an exceptional partner. He is always available to help and provide assistance and advice. He is also very personable and builds a good rapport.’
Key clients
- American International Group
- Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Limited
- Allianz
- Pen and Manchester Underwriting
- International General Insurance
- W/R/B Underwriting
- HCC Tokio Marine
- Travelers
- CNA Hardy
- Downing Construction Limited
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Niall Innes, Ben Hardiman