Specialising in industrial disease cases, handling both long-tail and short-tail disease claims, Clyde & Co‘s casualty disease department assists insurer and corporate clients. Following the retirement of former practice head Toby Scott in April 2024, Toni Ashby took over as team head, splitting her time between Newcastle and Edinburgh. Ashby is an expert in disease claims and is well-supported by experienced senior associate Roberta Pyle, who covers claimant and defendant industrial disease matters and is well-versed in asbestos-related claims. Senior associate Anthony Patterson covers short-tail liability claims including HAVS, NIHL, RSI, care home and neglect cases, as well as stress and bullying cases.
Testimonials
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- 'Their technical understanding of the claims/issues they handle is a given . It's their ability over many years to have a deep understanding of how our work is to be handled that is most impressive. They listen and understand what is required quickly and action with the minimum of fuss.'
- 'Maintaining long standing relationships which deliver value add to the business. This is through technical innovation and the ability to listen to what the client is saying.'
Work highlights
- Advised an insurer client on successful first instance mesothelioma defence.