UK Guide 2026 : South West
Ranked Individuals
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Browne Jacobson's team is recognised for its defence work. Clients are frequently solicitors' firms and insurers with professional claims against them whereby the firm assists them on both advisory work and defence in court.
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Browne Jacobson has a team of effective communicators and technically competent individuals.
Brown Jacobson is a good, solid firm and nice to work with.
Browne Jacobson are extremely quick to respond, and advice is always considered, pragmatic and non-judgemental.
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Gary Oldroyd is proficient in defending insurers and their insured clients, including solicitors and their law firms.
Everyone loves Gary Oldroyd for his mannerisms, his empathetic approach and his delivery.
Gary is immensely experienced and has great legal judgement.
Gary Oldroyd is very calm, very considered, very commercial and a good advocate for his clients.
Claire Cornish is an experienced practitioner with expertise in defending claims against solicitors and giving coverage advice. Cornish regularly acts for insurer clients.
Claire Cornish is an exceptional communicator who cares about her clients.
Claire Cornish is always extremely responsive and gives sound, pragmatic advice that reflects the commercial as well as the legal reality of a given situation.
Claire is simply outstanding. She is very easy to work with as well as being highly strategic and knowledgeable.
Claire is a delight and adept at dealing with fellow solicitors.
Claire is reliable, has a good reporting style and keeps me updated. She's very commercial and a really safe pair of hands.
Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
Professional Negligence: Mainly Defendant
UK 2026
Practice area: Professional Negligence
Location: London (Firms)
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