Neil Howes
Mills & Reeve LLPMills & Reeve LLP is consistently sought out by major insurers to defend a range of claims, with a notable emphasis on matters involving legal professionals. The group also has strong capabilities in defending construction professionals, accountants, insurance brokers, insolvency practitioners, as well as life sciences and technology companies. Team heads Neil Howes and Liam Burnett bring extensive experience, particularly in insurance disputes involving professional indemnity and directors and officers policies.
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'What comes across is that the team really care about their clients, get to know them and accompany them at each step of the way on the journey to a resolution of the issue.’
‘Very astute, client focused and on top of their cases.’
‘A very client-oriented practice, always putting the needs and aims of the client first.’
- 'Liam Burnett is a highly analytical partner and ferociously hard worker. Someone you want in the trenches alongside you. A very collaborative team player.’
‘The team are excellent. The team take ownership of matters and provide detailed explanations of possible options and why certain routes forward may be beneficial. These options allow for decisions to be made swiftly and safely in the knowledge that all facts are considered. Advice and guidance is readily available.’
‘The team goes above and beyond, taking ownership of matters and relieving the pressure on the client. Actions are always followed through in agreed timescales and communicated professionally.’
‘Neil Howes is very knowledgeable, technically strong while at the same time being pragmatic and solution focused.’
‘Responsive and helpful. Liam Burnett never fails to impress with his mastery of the details.’
Key clients
- Travelers
- Pen Underwriting
- Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund
- Markel
- Axis Speciality SE
- WRB Underwriting
- AM Trust
- Tokio Marine HCC
- AIG UK Ltd
- Accredited Insurance (Europe) Ltd
- IGI Insurance
- Manchester Underwriting Management
Work highlights
- Acted on the successful strike out of a multi-million-pound claim against a firm of solicitors alleged to have acted negligently in relation to a multi-party piece of litigation.
- Acted for a firm of architects in relation to a multi-million-pound claim for damages arising from defects to the external cladding system at a major UK airport hotel.
- Acting on behalf of the joint administrators of a business, in successfully opposing an appointing creditor’s application which sought an order that the appointment of the administrators was invalid.
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Liam Burnett
Mills & Reeve LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Neil Howes, Liam Burnett