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Markel Law LLP is praised for its ability to handle ‘many different, complex, high value and unusual claims’, which often includes defending against product liability claims, recovery actions and policy coverage issues for insurers, while also defending professional negligence claims against solicitors, accountants and insurance brokers. Former practice head Christopher Burns left the practice in September 2024, while Gareth Pickup joined the team from Clyde & Co the following month in November 2024 and leads the practice alongside Mark Rankin. Rankin defends a plethora of claims against various insured professionals, namely solicitors, brokers, accountants and surveyors, while Pickup focuses on construction related property damage and product liability claims.
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Testimonials
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‘Gareth Pickup shows good attention to detail, is good at acquiring a technical knowledge of the subject matter, good at getting to the bottom of the evidence, good at understanding and handling expert evidence & good at assessing the underlying merits of a case.’
‘Gareth Pickup's knowledge, skills, diligence and care were second to none.’
Key clients
- Markel (UK) Limited
- Markel Legal Expenses Insurance
Work highlights
Advised insurers in relation to policy coverage regarding a £2,000,000 claim arising from allegedly defective property refurbishment works.