Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Keoghs has a stellar reputation for defending insurers and self-insured clients in catastrophic injury and occupational disease claims. Clients also rely on the firm's outstanding counter-fraud team for advice in cases of suspected fraud and exaggeration. The team is particularly well established in the motor insurance industry, with further notable experience advising public sector bodies in abuse cases.
Strengths
"The Keoghs catastrophic injury team have a depth of knowledge across the board and they work hard to maintain close client relationships."
"The team at Keoghs is a group of exceptionally technically adept but commercially sensible and collaborative lawyers who are down to earth and approachable. They are my go-to firm."
"Keoghs deliver a very prompt and detailed service and are very commercially aware."
"They handle our most complex cases and always provide a very prompt and detailed service."
Notable Practitioners
Jamie McCabe is a leading catastrophic injury specialist who frequently defends insurers against complex brain, spinal and fatal injury claims. He also advises insurers on market and policy strategy. "Jamie McCabe is an outstanding catastrophic injury lawyer. He demonstrates attention to detail, hard work and extensive knowledge." "A solicitor at the top of his profession." "He is one of the brightest lawyers I work with and his insight is second to none."
David Pugh has extensive litigation experience, with an emphasis on legacy and industrial disease cases. He represents an impressive roster of clients, including governments, international insurers and multinationals. "David is a heavyweight disease specialist." "He is easy to get on with and good to work with."
Ken Young comes recommended for his experience advising on cases of catastrophic injury arising from motor accidents, including amputations, brain injuries and spinal injuries. "Ken is very established and experienced."
Emma Spencer frequently defends major insurers against a wide range of complex catastrophic injury claims. "Emma is a fantastic lawyer to work with."