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Beale & Co

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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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  • ‘Real strength in depth; ruthless focus on client objectives and aims; high degree of specialism in the insurance sector; good team-working skills and collaborative approach.’

  • ‘Martin Jensen - brilliant legal mind; supportive and collaborative.’

  • ‘Nathan Penny-Larter is excellent. Very personable and approaches his advice in a very commercial way. ’

  • ‘Beale & Co team has extensive knowledge and experience in insurance and construction law in the London market. I would highlight their ability to stay abreast of legal developments and their ability to resolve large and complex disputes.’

  • ‘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.’

  • ‘Strong construction presence and good collaboration between team members.’

Work highlights

Advised the insurer of a real estate company on a matter concerning the failure of a £120M property development in London.
Advising the insurers of a Jersey fund manager and its three directors appointed to manage a fund set up by Icelandic investors which suffered a £4.5m fraud allegedly perpetrated by Stephen Jones.
Providing coverage advice to insurers in relation to a firm of independent financial advisors, which had advised members of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS).

Practice head

Peter Sewell; Antony Smith; Sheena Sood; Ross Baker; Martin Jensen

Other key lawyers

Jason McNerlin; Nathan Penny-Larter