Weightmans continues to work on high-profile and high-value professional negligence work, complemented by a growing property damage practice and a strong focus on directors and officers matters. The team is trusted by financial lines and London market insurers for defence, coverage and monitoring advice and often undertakes complex, multi-party litigation. Richard Palmer leads the team and is well supported by Anne-Marie Knight, who has deep expertise in defending claims against a range of professionals, while Amy Nesbitt acts for insurers, local authorities and commercial clients. Tom Thurlow is noted for handling complex construction negligence disputes, especially cladding and façade claims.
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Testimonials
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‘We have used Tom Thurlow and he and his team have demonstrated themselves to be market-leading authorities on specialist areas of law, including building control and regulatory matters emerging from the Grenfell inquiry. Their support and expert technical advice have been invaluable and well beyond the competition.’
‘The professional negligence team at Weightmans, Newcastle, have extensive experience amongst themselves and are really great at what they do. They are proactive, reliable and really friendly - definitely rated by us as a client!’
‘Amy Nesbitt is a stand-out individual with expertise in construction claims. She is equally great on both defence and coverage.'
'The team has exceptional strength in depth.'
Key clients
- Hiscox Underwriting Limited
- Hamilton Managing Agency Limited
- Axis Specialty Europe SE
- Star Stone Insurance SE
- CNA Insurance Company Limited
- Tokio Marine HCC
- Nexus Claims Management Services Limited
Work highlights
Acting in the defence of an active Technology and Construction Court claim relating to the partial collapse of an acoustic barrier at a commercial site in London. The loss claimed is multi-faceted and worth up to c.£9m.
Instructed to defend a claim made by a well-known developer, relating to the alleged use of non-compliant cladding and insulation material on a mixed-use high-rise building.
Instructed in defence of a claim for the alleged defective construction of several residential properties, relating to concerns over fire safety standards.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Richard Palmer
Other key lawyers
Anne-Marie Knight; Amy Nesbitt; Tom Thurlow