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Beachcroft’s ‘superb’ team represents clients such as Markel, Travelers, and Zurich on a range of matters. It acted for Towergate, the national broker, in a claim by Synergy Health (UK) Limited (Synergy) relating to a serious fire. Team head Marcus Campbell is recommended, and Charlie Bending and Phillip Roberts made partner in 2010.

The ‘fantastic’ and really approachable’ team at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP acts on major property loss and high-volume construction negligence claims, as well as financial services matters. Jeremy Barnes heads the team, which includes Simon Chandler (‘unwavering, determined, tenacious’) and Joe Bryant (‘calm, professional, approachable, and market savvy’).

Bond Pearce LLP’s team is headed by Ian Peacock, and acts for clients including Capita and Chartis. It recently advised insurers on their obligations in a dispute involving a multimillion-pound IT infrastructure project. Gary Oldroyd is also recommended.

Burges Salmon LLP’s team is led by Paul Haggett, and acts for clients such as Lloyds Banking Group and Svenska Handelsbanken. It acted for the principal employer and trustee of a large occupational pension scheme in a claim against the scheme’s former legal advisers. Andrew Burnette is an up-and-coming talent.

Robert Jones’ group at Bevans was instructed by defendants in a £1m dispute with investors in a collapsed offshore fund.

Charles Russell LLP acts for clients including Colliers CRE and Nova Capital Management. Practice head Peter Scandrett is recommended.

Paul Chapman heads Clarke Willmott LLP, which has capabilities on the claimant side and notable expertise in cases against surveyors.

Osborne Clarke’s ‘first-class’ team of ‘national big hitters’ has experience in lenders’ claims against valuers and solicitors. Clare Robinson is ‘fearless and has great judgement, and clients love her direct and uncompromising approach’.

Lee Dawkins’ claimant-side team at Slee Blackwell deals with a broad range of cases involving surveyors and accountants.

Paul Keeling’s group at Stones Solicitors LLP has experience in property-related matters.

The team at TLT LLP acts for clients including Apollo Management International, Bank of Ireland and Barclays Bank/Woolwich. Neil Franklin heads the team, which acts on numerous financial services matters and has a notable claimant practice.

The ‘very professional outfit’ at Veale Wasbrough Vizards acts for clients such as Britannia Building Society on mortgage lending matters. Practice head Nigel Puddicombe is ‘experienced, with a steady hand and depth of knowledge’.

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