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The ‘extremely proactive and attentive’ group at Markel Law LLP handles a vast array of issues concerning policy coverage, and regulatory mandates. Mark Rankin is noted for his distinctive focus on the TMT sector, often defending claims involving contractual breaches and misrepresentation against policyholders. Christopher Burns is an expert in construction disputes, representing a diverse client roster of architects and engineers, in addition to acting for high court enforcement officers and agents.
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‘The team at Markel Law are marked leaders in what they do - in particular acting for insurer / insured clients. They know how a case will turn out and how to deal with clients in a direct and straightforward way that they respect and trust.’
‘Christopher Burns is a stand-out partner - he has a high caseload but each client is important to him - he cuts through the noise and gets straight to the heart of the matter, understanding strengths and weaknesses instinctively.’
Key clients
- Federation of Small Businesses
Work highlights
Advised insurers in relation to policy coverage regarding a £2m claim arising from allegedly defective property refurbishment works.
Representing a construction professional, defending a claim by a property development company in relation to alleged negligence in allowing a planning permission to expire, with the resultant loss of the majority of the development opportunity.