Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
DWF is a pre-eminent large-loss practice which acts in complex, high-profile cases and defends insurers against claims arising from catastrophic accidents, negligence and abuse. The team also offers deep expertise in occupational illness matters, including noise-induced hearing loss, as well as proficiency in cases involving accidents in the UK and abroad. The specialist expertise within the team also includes handling fraudulent claims, such as substantial motor insurance fraud rings.
Strengths
"DWF is a very good firm."
Notable Practitioners
Graham Dickinson heads the catastrophic injury team in London and is known for handling large-loss claims arising from accidents. He is also extremely adept at resolving disputes via mediation, and has extensive experience handling claims on behalf of UK and overseas insurers and reinsurers.
Derek Adamson assists major insurers with insurance policy interpretation. He has deep expertise in disease-related claims, including mesothelioma and Legionnaires' disease. "Derek is ferociously enthusiastic."
Claire Bowler heads the firm's international claims team, frequently handling big-ticket claims for insurers in both the UK and the EU. She has particular experience handling personal injury claims arising from motor accidents. "Claire is a very good lawyer."
David Young is highly experienced in a range of catastrophic injury claims, frequently acting on behalf of the insurers of motorists, employers and public bodies. He has particular expertise in cases involving serious brain injuries, amputations and paralysis. "David is a technical lawyer who is very knowledgeable and has great experience and expertise."
