DWF‘s professional indemnity team is led by Matthew Reynolds and forms part of the firm’s wider Global Risks practice. The team has a strong insurer-side profile, acting for major composite insurers, syndicates and MGAs on claims involving solicitors, construction professionals, accountants, brokers, surveyors, IT and media professionals. Reynolds is noted for solicitor, broker, accountant and technology-related claims, while Grant Walker is experienced in high-value solicitor and construction disputes. Malcolm Rogers adds further depth in construction-related professional negligence and policy coverage matters.
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Testimonials
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- Grant Walker: Excellent to work with. A very smooth operator who combines strong knowledge of the law with a unique ability to immediately put his clients at ease in what are often difficult cases with high stakes. Malcolm Rogers: An astute lawyer with an eye for detail.
- A strong team of experienced partners and standout associates that offer a wide range of expertise in acting in claims against a variety of professionals.
- Malcolm Rogers is the go-to person for anything PI related. He has a great ability to get clients 'onside' and achieve results that seem impossible. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
Key clients
- AIG Europe Ltd
- Arch Insurance Company
- Argo Global
- Aviva
- Axis
- BT
- Canopius
- Chancery PI
- Chubb
- CNA Hardy
- Hiscox Underwriting Limited
- Intact Insurance
Work highlights
Defended a multi-million-pound claim against a firm of specialist project managers arising from a high-profile collapse of a theatre roof. The multi-party, high court proceedings were resolved following two mediations.
Defending a firm of architects, AKA Sadler Brown Limited, in a High Court claim by a group of residents of a residential block of flats relating to alleged defective design and workmanship relating to balconies and suspended walkways and a defective paint system.
Defending procurement consultants across 2 separate High Court disputes arising out of the management of public sector tenders.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Matthew Reynolds
Other key lawyers
Grant Walker; Malcolm Rogers