Browne Jacobson LLP maintains a solid presence within the debt recovery market, defending claims against both the traditional and the emerging professions. Experienced litigator Nik Carle acts for claimants across various business sectors. Jonathan Newbold harnesses experience in policy coverage matters and financial services-related claims and heads up the practice. Marlene Henderson specialises in defending multi-party claims, while Helen O’Dywer has particular expertise advising on delegated authority schemes. Joanne Lewis departed the team in September 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘An excellent team led by the brilliant Jonathan Newbold. With huge experience in defending claims against accountants, lawyers, financial institutions and others on the wrong end of professional negligence claims, they provide first-class advice and excellent representation.’
‘Jonathan Newbold is brilliant in every sense, always on top of the law, and second-to-none when it comes to strategy.’
‘The communication has been good.’
‘Nik Carle has been our main point of contact. He has been professional, approachable and efficient.’
'Vast experience in acting in professional indemnity matters, usually for insurers.'
'Marlene Henderson - excellent judgement.'
'Very knowledgeable , and always available.'
'Jonathan Newbold leads a responsive and high performing team to deliver speedy and effective advice and support.'
'Jonathan Newbold has great appreciation of the client's sensitivities and is always responsive.'
'Matthew Hirst delivers a great performance.'
Key clients
- Hiscox Underwriting Group Limited
- HDI Global Specialty SE
- Pen Underwriting Limited
- Zurich Insurance PLC
- Arthur J Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited
- Aston Scott Lark
- Abacus
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jonathan Newbold
Other key lawyers
Marlene Henderson; Helen O’Dywer; Nik Carle; Helen O'Dwyer; Matthew Hirst