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Clyde & Co LLP

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant

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Clyde & Co LLP

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The insurance industry is changing as never before. Digitalisation, big data, the potential of artificial intelligence, fierce competition, pent-up pressure to achieve growth and new regulations are all increasing the need for insurers to adapt at speed while extracting maximum value from the premiums they earn. 

In the casualty space, that pressure translates into a laser-like focus on managing claims and any resulting disputes as effectively as possible. We don’t simply help insurers achieve these aims, we partner with them at every stage as they navigate a dynamic market. 

Our Casualty team is built on scale, expertise and a new vision for technology. With scale, comes the largest data set in the casualty space, providing more complete answers and better management information. Coupled with this, we cover all lines of business, benefit from unparalleled international presence, as well as being consistently ranked in the top tier by leading legal directories. We defend insurers and their policyholders across the full spectrum of claims, including catastrophic injury, motor, fraud, legacy and disease, employers' liability, public liability, credit hire, property liability, abuse and neglect, as well as Safety, Health, Environment and Regulatory.

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Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The defendant personal injury team at Clyde & Co is highly regarded in the market and focuses on complex, high-value claims, including those with international elements. The team handles the full range of personal injury matters, including catastrophic accident and mesothelioma claims. It also works with an enviable list of major insurers, defending both group actions and substantial individual claims.

Strengths

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  • The Clyde & Co team have strong problem-solving skills, collaborative teamwork, technical proficiency and approachability.

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  • The team I have worked with are always available and helpful. I feel valued as a client, and any requests are actioned immediately.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Andrew Kerr
    Band 3Andrew Kerr

    Andrew Kerr

    Andrew Kerr defends insurers against catastrophic and large-loss claims. He is noted for his work dealing with significant injuries stemming from RTA liabilities.
    • Andrew is an excellent lawyer and all-round individual. He is approachable and has the expertise that you need to handle the more complex matters.

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    • A highly professional and collaborative defendant lawyer who is sensible, always respectful to claimants and a pleasure to deal with.

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  • Band 3Christopher Murray
    Band 3Christopher Murray

    Christopher Murray

    Christopher Murray has a broad defence-side practice, routinely representing both public and private sector clients in injury claims arising from severe RTAs, accidents at work and industrial disease.

    • He is a great lawyer and a fabulous litigator.

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  • Band 3Claire Collins
    Band 3Claire Collins

    Claire Collins

    Claire Collins has considerable experience handling complex catastrophic injury cases on behalf of leading insurers. She advises on claims concerning amputation, spinal and brain injuries, with particular expertise in subtle brain injury matters.

  • Band 4Chris Eccles
    Band 4Chris Eccles

    Chris Eccles

    Chris Eccles acts in complex large-loss claims often resulting from road traffic collisions. He is experienced in defending insurers in cases involving catastrophic injuries.

  • Band 4Matthew Harrington
    Band 4Matthew Harrington

    Matthew Harrington

    Matthew Harrington is particularly adept at industrial disease and workplace accident claims. He has experience defending steelyards against such claims, including class actions pursued by hundreds of claimants. He works in both Cardiff and London.

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