Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
DWF has a pre-eminent large-loss practice which acts in complex, high-profile cases and defends insurers against claims arising from catastrophic accidents, negligence and abuse. The team also offers deep expertise in occupational illness matters, including noise-induced hearing loss, as well as proficiency in cases involving accidents in the UK and abroad. The specialist expertise within the team also includes handling fraudulent claims, such as substantial motor insurance fraud rings.
Strengths
The quality of work I get from DWF is exceptional.
Notable practitioners
Graham Dickinson is known for handling large-loss claims arising from accidents. He is adept at resolving disputes via mediation, and has extensive experience handling claims on behalf of UK and overseas insurers and reinsurers.
Claire Bowler frequently handles big-ticket claims for insurers in both the UK and the EU. She has particular experience handling personal injury claims arising from motor accidents.
Richard West regularly advises insurers in connection with catastrophic injury claims and motor insurance coverage disputes. He has handled many high-value claims in this area.
Richard is a terrific lawyer and astute tactician.
Richard is an enormously experienced litigator.
