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What the Team is Known For

Weightmans assists large insurers and their insureds with a range of claims relating to the construction sector, with regular work for surveyors, architects and engineers. It regularly represents an array of inspectors, contractors and insurers in claims relating to the cladding industry. The team also acts on claims relating to solicitors and financial advisors. In addition to litigation, the firm can also assist clients through mediation services.

Work Highlights

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  • Weightmans represented National D&B contractor in a multi-party dispute arising from alleged defective foundations to a printing facility owned by a national newspaper.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Anne-Marie Knight
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Anne-Marie Knight
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Anne-Marie Knight regularly defends professionals coming from an array of industries, including surveyors, accountants and solicitors. She is particularly adept at handling construction-related professional indemnity matters.

"Anne-Marie Knight was tenacious on our behalf and a force to be reckoned with. We were glad to have representation who was confident and had authority, whilst still personable."

"Anne is good for anything technical and does not leave a stone unturned."

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Richard Palmer
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Newcastle-based Richard Palmer is adept at handling high-value professional negligence claims against engineers, inspectors and architects.

"Richard has one eye on commerciality and a way of resolving disputes outside the box. I have been impressed by his legal advice. He knows how to unlock the door to settlement."

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Anne-Marie Knight
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Anne-Marie Knight
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Richard Palmer
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