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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Testimonials
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- 'Alisdair Matheson - extremely capable lead and good explanations for the process, impressive communication skills.'
- 'Close, attentive and precise in what they want and need.'
- ‘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.'
- ‘The team collaborate well, communicate with their clients concisely using understandable terminology.’
- ‘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.’
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
Lawyers
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Practice head
Alan Calvert
Other key lawyers
Alisdair Matheson; Laura Fell; James Jerman