Browne Jacobson LLP advises a broad range of clients, from local regional authorities, to both London-based and national commercial clients. The insurance and public risk team is spearheaded by Kevin Lawson, Bridget Tatham and Rachel Lyne. Lawson covers catastrophic injury claims, Tatham specialises in claims relating to care homes, and employers’ and public liability, while Lyne leads on work concerning regulatory issues, including compliance and public inquiries. Matthew Harpin is a skilled litigator with vast experience spanning the full range of employers’ and public liability claims. James Arrowsmith leads the firm’s social care practice as well as the specialist abuse and safeguarding team.
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Testimonials
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‘Easy to get hold of, especially when time is of the essence. Bridget Tatham and Rachel Lyne have both been there at short notice to provide valued assistance to our clients.’
‘Whilst being a large firm there is still a personal touch feel to our dealings with them. There is a wide breadth of knowledge and experience at our disposal.’
‘Matthew Harpin provides excellent legal advise to try and defend claims where possible but will also provide a realistic solution when that is not possible.’
‘Incredibly attentive, exceptionally knowledgeable with specialisms that suit our needs.'
- The team are always very accommodating with ad hoc queries, provide bespoke training and has been pivotal to our technical development.’
‘Kevin Lawson is a giant brain which tunes in perfectly to the tactics we need to control and bring claims to the best possible conclusion. Nicola Paterson has an amazing eye for detail and provides an fantastic case review service.'
‘The PI team in the Birmingham office are led by the fantastic Bridget Tatham, a lady of pure steel. She has exceptional judgement and the confidence to back herself. She is a real leader in equality and diversity at a national as well as regional level.
'The team attract regular high value work from blue chip clients and insurers - they are switched on, hard working, commercial, up for the fight when necessary and delightful to work with. All told they offer a high quality service.’
'Strong relationships with lay clients & insurers are the cornerstone of the team.'
'Bridget Tatham is a master of the game. She is also ensuring the firm is an E&D powerhouse. Matt Harpin is a solid & reliable partner across defendant work with a special expertise in FD cases.'
Key clients
- Hiscox
- NHS Resolution
- Municipal Mutual Insurance Limited
- Marble Arch and Lexham Insurance Services
- Zurich
- Gallagher Bassett
- Davies Group
- HDI Insurance
- Claims Sorted
Lawyers
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Practice head
Kevin Lawson; Bridget Tatham; Rachel Lyne
Other key lawyers
Matthew Harpin; James Arrowsmith; Nicola Paterson