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Lawyers and legal firms trust us to solve their most complex claims, legal, regulatory and business problems.

Our Legal Professions team advises law firms, insurers, and alternative business structures (ABSs) on all aspects of their practices.

Specialising in the defence of claims, we've handled some of the largest, most complex and sensitive disputes the profession has seen in recent years. These have involved all types of firm, from the magic circle to high-street practices.

Many of our team members are in the First Tier of Chambers and the Legal 500. They're on hand to provide you with expert advice in regulatory and disciplinary issues, including complaints, investigations, prosecutions and tribunals.

For insurers, we can manage whole accounts, handle claims, provide policy wordings and help with product development.

We also advise on new business structures, incorporation and outsourcing.

Examples of work

Defending a leading international law firm in respect of a claim for over US$350m regarding its transactional and contentious advice on restructuring bonds

Defending a £13m claim against a city firm arising from a corporate retainer and clarifying the law of damages in the Court of Appeal

Defending a £20m claim against a national firm arising from the service of notices

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FOS complaint data, an accumulation of decumulation?

Published on 12 October 2023. By David Allinson, Partner

FOS has published its half yearly complaint data for January - July 2023, this shows an increasing upwards trend in decumulation, life and pensions complaints which is only likely to continue.

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