Harnessing ‘formidable market knowledge’, CMS’s Bristol-based professional indemnity team works alongside the London office to defend leading insurers, financial institutions and construction sector clients. Cheryl Gibson co-heads the insurance team alongside London-based Simon Garrett, specialising in insurance policy coverage and claims against construction professionals. Robert Jones and Zoe Burge are noted as ‘stand-out partners’, defending claims against surveyors and solicitors respectively. Working between London and Bristol, Tristan Hall advises professional services firms and their insurers in a range of professional negligence claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'This is a top notch insurance and professional indemnity team with a combination of the highest expertise in their field and formidable market knowledge.'
- 'Tristan Hall is a stand-out individual in insurance litigation with consummate market awareness.'
- 'Clear advice and very commercial outlook whilst being robust in their defence of insurer clients.'
- 'Robert Jones: Very personable, clear advice and attentive to client needs.'
- 'Very able, hard working and commercial team who are a delight to work with.'
- 'Stand-out partners are Zoe Burge and Robert Jones. Excellent and experienced practitioners.'
Key clients
- AXIS
- Liberty
- W R Berkley Insurance (Europe) Limited
- CNA Hardy
- Aegis
- Markel
- QBE
- Arch
- Canopius
Work highlights
Represented leading global design and engineering firm in a high value trial in the Technology and Construction Court. The dispute related to a residential city centre development constructed using modular construction techniques.
Acted in a high-profile claim arising from the theft of client money by a UK solicitor.
Acted for a major international Insurance broker in the defence of a claim concerning the adequacy of policy placement in the context of meeting business continuity payments following COVID-19.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Cheryl Gibson
Practice head
Cheryl Gibson; Simon Garrett
Other key lawyers
Zoe Burge; Robert Jones; Tristan Hall; Nicky Edwards; Caroline Hall