Beale & Co is known as a go-to firm for defending claims against key non-medical professionals from the construction, legal, education and financial sectors, including insurance brokers. Bristol office head Joe Eizenberg, financial services risk team lead Joe Bryant, and seasoned specialist David McArdle form a key trio at senior level, and are singled out as ‘incredibly knowledgeable and brilliant with clients’. The partner bench has recently been further strengthened by the promotion of Nic Pegg and the relocation of Joanna Lewis from the London branch.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The Beale & Co team in Bristol is experienced in defending brokers' negligence claims and does so cost effectively and in an easy-to-use way.’
‘We work most closely with Joe Bryant and Vashti Wyatt. Joe is excellent at presenting relevant information in a concise way and in keeping to budgets. Vashti exercises excellent judgment and analysis and gives valuable input.’
‘A very strong team led by highly experienced and talented partners in Joe Eizenberg, Joe Bryant and David McArdle. All three are incredibly knowledgeable and brilliant with clients.'
- 'In my opinion, what makes Beale & Co stand out in this sector, is their attentive approach to client management. Each client is made to feel like their case is important and at the top of their solicitors' priority list.'
‘Joe Bryant is a very smooth operator who combines strong knowledge of the law with a unique ability to immediately put his clients at ease in what are often difficult cases with high stakes.'
'Joe Eizenberg is just brilliant. He is highly experienced and a well respected figure in the market. In terms of legal analysis, he is one of the best that I have worked with.'
'David McArdle is very bright and adept at advising clients across a multitude of professional practices.'
'Melissa Evans is one to watch. She is incredibly thorough and her drafting in particular is very good.’
Key clients
- RSA
- Everest Re
- Markel
- Pioneer
- Chubb
- QBE
- Arthur J Gallaghers
- Arch
- Marsh
- Dual
- WR Berkley
- Aspen
- Allianz
- Aviva
- Tokio Marine HCC
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joe Eizenberg, Joe Bryant