England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Insurance

DWF

DWF is instructed by all of the major insurers in relation to the full range of claims, distinguishing itself through the technical expertise of its team, its national and international coverage, and the strength of its business services offering. The Leeds team is able to draw upon the expertise of Richard Parker, who leads on work concerning occupational injury, with a specialism in disease litigation and a focus on the manufacturing and construction sectors. David Rogers heads the major injury work, where he works alongside notable lawyers Owen Rees and Lisa Collins. Paul Holmes is active in relation to fraudulent claims within this space, much like Mark Robson, who is active more specifically in relation to fraudulent motor accidents. Global head of fraud and complex motor volume Lorraine Carolan provides further support from the Birmingham office.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘A well-organised team which is up to date with all relevant changes in the sector.’

  • 'David Rogers is the go-to partner for cases of multi-million pound value, particularly those which have press sensitivity. He deals with the full range of employers' and public liability cases, and is particularly known for his expertise in neurological injuries in and outside the sports sector.’

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Key clients

  • Allianz
  • Aviva

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Work highlights

  • Successfully represented Enterprise by dismissing a claim arising from a suspected staged accident, recovering costs and making savings in excess of £95,000.
  • Successfully struck out a claim against Covea concerning a motorcycle accident in which it was suspected that the claim was fraudulent, recovering costs in excess of £20,000.  

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