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Personal injury - defendant Oct 01 2010

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP has a particular reputation for its occupational disease and motor work, acting for a strong roster of insurers such as Allianz and Aviva, with 2009 seeing an increase in instructions from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau. Headed by Richard Clarke, who manages the general liability work, the team also features occupational disease expert Toby Scott.Read

Professional negligence Oct 01 2010

Crutes Law Firm has a national reputation for its professional indemnity work in the legal sector, with clients highlighting the team's 'experience, knowledge and efficiency in dealing with instructions in a timely manner'. It achieved a settlement in a case involving over 100 claims against a firm of solicitors, as well as settling a £3m mortgage fraud claim for £1m. Helen Ager leads the team.Read

Transport Oct 01 2010

Dickinson Dees LLP's transport practice focuses predominantly on the rail sector, thanks to David Rewcastle's expertise in heavy rail franchising, infrastructure and projects work.Read

Public Sector Oct 01 2010

Dickinson Dees LLP's public sector strengths lie in its procurement and education offerings; it is 'very professional' and 'technical knowledge is always up to date'. Rowan Ferguson heads the education practice, which sees regular instructions from the likes of Durham University, Newcastle University and University of Teesside.Read

Shipping Oct 01 2010

Eversheds LLP acted for Bank of Scotland in relation to the administration of a shipping group, which involved the arrest of vessels and restructuring issues. Senior associate Jonathan Kemp advises on ship finance matters, while team head Stephen Mackin settled in mediation a claim for contamination of a full cargo of gas oil.Read

Social housing Oct 01 2010

Dickinson Dees LLP, with ‘solid knowledge and understanding of the RSL sector and excellent strength in depth’, acts for over 20 RSLs both locally and nationally. The team is led by ‘sound practitioner’ Russell HallRead

Sport Oct 01 2010

Watson Burton LLP advised extensively in relation to NewcastleGateshead's successful bid to be a host city in the 2018 England World Cup. It also provided advice to Newcastle United FC on stadium naming rights.Read

Planning Oct 01 2010

Dickinson Dees LLP’s planning team ‘provides an excellent service’, with Paul Finch singled out for his retail and urban regeneration expertise. The team, led by Frank Orr, advised Kingston upon Hull City Council on planning and compulsory purchase matters relating to housing market renewal schemes and a new academy.Read

Private finance initiative (PFI) Oct 01 2010

Dickinson Dees LLP's Iain Greenshields continues to assist on a wide variety of PFI projects in the local authority sector, with the firm acting on a number of BSF schemes nationwide. Tim Care is also recommended.Read

Property litigation Oct 01 2010

Jen Smurthwaite at Dickinson Dees LLP handles litigation for local authorities and housing associations, as well as private sector clients such as Northern Rock and The Go-Ahead Group.Read

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