Fladgate LLP‘s team has ’real market expertise’ and maintains a strong reputation for advising policyholders on a broad range of matters across numerous sectors, including pharma, manufacturing, retail, and utilities. Leading the practice is Garbhan Shanks, a ‘perceptive and knowledgeable solicitor’ who focuses on litigation, arbitration, and mediation in commercial disputes. Jack Foster has a vast amount of experience in claims involving all types of professional negligence, misrepresentation and breach of contract, PI claims, and luxury asset losses. Amanda Montano has a niche focus on trade finance and insurance-related disputes, and works on matters utilised by credit institutions and other firms as credit risk mitigation. Naomi Hall’s experience spans W&I insurance, professional liability, errors and omissions, public and product liability, and political risks.
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Testimonials
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‘It is an excellent firm providing effective legal services to insureds.’
‘Garbhan Shanks is a perceptive and knowledgeable solicitor.’
‘A very friendly firm attracting high-quality insurance work. The individuals I have worked with are extremely friendly and supportive.’
‘Garbhan Shanks and Robaidh Allighan are a pleasure to work with. Both are thoroughly engaged and responsive.’
‘One of the absolute premier, if not THE premier, policyholder law firm. Genuine strength in depth. Outstanding partners and associates. Real market expertise. Fight the client's corner and get excellent results.’
‘Garbhan Shanks is a huge name in this market and is rightly respected by clients, opponents, and his teams. Highly intelligent and, perhaps above all, brilliant judgment.'
Key clients
- Specialised Vessel Services Ltd
Work highlights
Acted for policyholder Specialised Vessel Services Ltd in a High Court broker professional negligence claim regarding a vessel which collided and sunk off the coast of Nigeria, becoming a total loss.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Garbhan Shanks
Other key lawyers
Jack Foster; Amanda Montano; Naomi Hall; Robaidh Allighan