Insurance boutique Beale & Co is highly regarded for its ‘strong construction presence’ and professional negligence work. At the head of the practice sits Peter Sewell, who has experience in disputes involving energy projects and cladding; Ross Baker, whose strengths lie in D&O liability and professional indemnity insurance; Martin Jensen, whose professional indemnity expertise covers property professionals, solicitors, insurance brokers and financial advisers; Antony Smith and Sheena Sood. For product insurance claims, Jason McNerlin is the go-to, notably those regarding product contamination and recall insurance coverage disputes. Nathan Penny-Larter excels in claims involving D&O and financial institutions. Eileen Pathiraja departed to Mills & Reeve LLP in October 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Strong construction presence and good collaboration between team members.’
- ‘The partners I've worked with demonstrate significant experience in insurance law, as well as international experience that makes them stand out from the rest. Their quick responses demonstrate their deep knowledge of the subject.’
Work highlights
Advised the insurer of a real estate company on a matter concerning the failure of a £120M property development in London.
Practice head
Peter Sewell; Antony Smith; Sheena Sood; Ross Baker; Martin Jensen
Other key lawyers
Jason McNerlin; Nathan Penny-Larter