Profile
Position
Kiril Waite is a highly-regarded leading junior in the field of insurance litigation – he acts for both claimants and defendants.
He specialises in large loss and technical claims and is experienced in catastrophic injuries and Fatal Accident Act claims and civil and counter fraud. Kiril is regularly instructed on behalf of national and international insurance companies to handle complex and large loss claims in both personal injury and general insurance, including professional indemnity.
As part of his personal injury and insurance practice Kiril has developed a particular specialism in the field of stress at work, a niche area in which he continues to develop as a specialist. His practice is balanced between both claimant and defendant/ insurer work.
Kiril is frequently involved in stress at work claims from an early advisory stage through to the conclusion of the litigation process providing detailed specialist advice as well as representation at court at every stage of the litigation process. He has a noted and sought after specialism in cases where vicarious liability and causation are in issue.
Kiril is a formidable advocate, who adopts a collaborative approach when working as part of a litigation team in order to achieve the optimum outcome for the client. He is known for his attention to detail and strategic thinking and gives clear and pragmatic advice to his professional and lay clients. He is in demand from leading insurers and solicitors for his outstanding advocacy skills, in particular in cross-examination, and his robust approach to litigation. He has extensive experience of representing clients in ADR models.
Kiril played an integral role in the development of the current law on credit hire litigation and civil insurance fraud and appeared in a number of leading cases in the field which form the foundation of the law in this area.
Kiril also has extensive experience of representing international clients in large commercial disputes.
Memberships
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
- Personal Injury Bar Association (PIBA)
- Professional Negligence Bar Association (PNBA)
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