The professional risk team at Brodies LLP is notable for its ‘top-rate expertise’ and ’reassuring strength of knowledge’. Led by Alan Calvert, the team’s well-deserved reputation attracts a diverse array of clients from across the country. Calvert is a major presence in the area, with over thirty years of experience in construction, commercial and financial disputes. Alisdair Matheson has strong experience in the insurance industry and also provides counsel for professionals in the construction space. With experience in commercial litigation, Laura Fell also provides support across the firm’s professional negligence work, as does James Jerman.
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‘The strength of knowledge the team has is very reassuring. Professional negligence claims are a very concerning situation for a business but Brodies' expertise helps us feel reassured we have assistance from a great team.’
‘Alan Calvert is excellent and happy to talk us through the process and alleviate any concerns. Good practical advice.’
‘The Brodies Team, including Laura Fell, were excellent throughout the case. They conducted thorough research and consulted with us, keeping us informed throughout the process. Their position was robust and their defence well-presented and strong. Overall we received a very professional hands-on service that reassured us from start to finish.'
‘Laura Fell ensured that we were very well-informed throughout and we knew exactly what next stages were planned and the potential outcomes.’
‘Their expertise in this sector is top rate and in Alan Calvert they have an outstanding performer with huge experience and good commercial awareness.’
‘Alan Calvert was very approachable, and had huge expertise and commercial awareness.’
‘The team collaborate well, communicate with their clients concisely using understandable terminology.’
‘They instil confidence in a stressful situation. They spell out exactly the process and the weaknesses and strengths of the case. Laura Fell dealt with my case, she prepared an excellent case for me and I came out on top which was excellent.’
'Alisdair Matheson - extremely capable lead and good explanations for the process, impressive communication skills.'
'Close, attentive and precise in what they want and need.'
Key clients
- RSA
- Aviva
- MS Amlin
- Axa XL
- Allianz
- Aspen Insurance UK Ltd
- Axis
- Arch Insurance Company
- Sompo/Endurance
- International General Insurance Co Ltd
- Starr Insurance
- Assured Partners Inc
- CNA Hardy
- CGPA Europe
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Alisdair Matheson
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Alan Calvert
Other key lawyers
Alisdair Matheson; Laura Fell; James Jerman