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Personal injury: defendant

Keystone Law

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Keystone Law’s personal injury defendant team draws upon Cordelia Rushby and Steven Conway, both longstanding figures in the London local authority and insurer defence space. The firm adopts a partner-only model, with senior lawyers conducting all litigation rather than delegating to junior teams. The group handles a steady stream of public and employer’s liability claims for clients including local authorities, insurers, and self-insured corporates, often involving psychiatric injury, fatalities, and regulatory overlap. The practice is increasingly active in advising on operational and risk-based matters, particularly in sectors such as media, leisure, and infrastructure.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Steven Conway's knowledge of claims against local authorities is second-to-none. He provides a very thorough service to his clients.'

  • 'Keystone, and in particular Cordelia Rushby, have provided many years of top class legal services to us and I know that Cordelia is always a quick call from offering advice/opinion to us. Whether a personal injury claim or other types of liability issues Keystone/Cordelia can always be relied upon to act in a highly proficient manner.'

  • 'Cordelia Rushby is an excellent solicitor with great communication skills. She is very thorough and goes above and beyond with her service identifying areas for improvement and offering advice as cases develop which we and one of our key clients really appreciate. It feels like a personal service.'

  • 'Steven Conway has many years of experience working as a defence lawyer with local authorities. Steven has a wealth of knowledge to impart and bring to the table, whether a simple pothole claim, or a very complex personal injury claim. Steven offers effective, easily understood advice, not always telling you what you want to hear but what is needed to be heard. This invaluable approach allows us to deal with matters swiftly and confidently.'

  • 'Good quality service with individuals with extensive experience in the clinical negligence field.'

Key clients

  • Allianz Global CS
  • HDI Gerling SE
  • Chaucer Insurance Company Group PLC
  • Gallagher Bassett
  • Davies Group
  • Zurich Insurance
  • FEC Mutual Ltd

Work highlights

Defending claims by siblings who alleged they were abused whilst in the care of foster parents.
Defending a client in a claim for personal injury brought by a foster carer following an assault by a foster child.
Defending a client in claim for mesothelioma from a claimant who alleged she was exposed to asbestos in County Hall in London.

Other key lawyers

Cordelia Rushby; Steven Conway