The Browne Jacobson LLP insurance team handles disputes from an array of classes of business, notably commercial property damage, construction, product liability, FI and D&O. Jonathan Newbold sits at the head of the practice and also heads the national financial and professional risks group. Colin Peck excels in large-scale property damage and business interruption claims and Francis Mackie is the go-to for arbitrations. Samantha Zaozirny and Laura Brown are both also key team members.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Experienced at dealing with complex and high value insurance disputes.’

  • ‘Colin Peck is a legend. Laura Brown's talents far exceed her year of PQE. She will be partner before long!’

  • ‘A highly knowledgeable team of specialists with all the skills and smarts of the very best law firms, but with the advantage of working closely together. Their support for junior staff also breeds loyalty and a real "roll your sleeves" up attitude that benefits the team.’

  • ‘Jonathan Newbold - one of the very best in the insurance arena - at the very top of the list of first-class insurance lawyers. Brilliant on strategy and the law. Very popular with clients. Laura Brown - associate - very impressive and hard working - one to watch.’

  • ‘Strong analysis. Clear advice. Concise communication.’

  • ‘Appropriate strategy. Understanding of what the client needs and why. Ability to deliver these attributes consistently.’

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Jonathan Newbold

Other key lawyers

Colin Peck; Francis Mackie; Samantha Zaozirny; Laura Brown