Sushma MacGeoch is at the helm at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP. MacGeoch has extensive experience defending complex and high values claims on behalf of solicitors, valuers, accountants, brokers and construction professionals. Tim Barr is recommended for his work defending solicitors, while Jo Rideout deals with FCA investigations. Simon Beckwith is also a name to note. Hannah Cane departed the firm in November 2024.
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- ‘Long tradition in the professional market, leading to a high degree of expertise in the field, honed over decades of work. Real strength in depth and effective collaboration across the different levels of seniority.’
‘Sushma MacGeogh is tough, resilient litigator with great client skills; supportive and effective team leader.'
Work highlights
Defending a firm of civil and structural engineers in multi-party litigation (involving 120 claimants) arising out of the collapse of a tower crane in East London.
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Practice head
Sushma MacGeoch
Other key lawyers
Tim Barr; Jo Rideout; Simon Beckwith