The ‘highly skilled and specialised’ team at Bevan Brittan LLP advises insurer and NHS organisation clients on the full spectrum of liability and indemnity issues, with a wide range of specialisms spanning motor claims, injuries caused by pets and asbestos claims. ‘A national figure in the insurance sector’, Paul Taverner leads the Bristol-based insurance team, leveraging extensive expertise in handling high-value injury cases, most notably concerning spinal injuries. Claire Jones advises public and private sector clients on public liability and employer liability claims, while the ‘technical’ Adrian Neale has developed a robust disease practice, with a particular focus on handling asbestos exposure claims for construction clients. In Birmingham, Adam Kendall heads the firm’s nationwide litigation, advisory and regulatory practice.

The catastrophic and large loss practice at Clyde & Co draws on a team of ‘highly experienced partners and associates’ to defend public authorities and leading insurers in high-value catastrophic injury claims. Working closely alongside the firm’s Southampton office, the Bristol-based offering is co-led by Rebecca Shafto, a specialist in claims involving brain and spinal injuries, and the ‘enormously well-respected’ Andrew Lawson. Lawson acts for insurers in brain injury and paralysis claims arising from road traffic collisions, alongside a robust practice acting on behalf of farming and estate underwriters. Associate Vanessa Brooks' practice spans fatal accidents, spinal injuries and amputations, while the ‘superb’ Emma Wright specialises in complex brain injuries cases involving child and adult claimants.

Browne Jacobson LLP harnesses a multi-disciplinary team of specialists across the insurance and healthcare sectors, boasting particularly strong expertise in social care. In the Exeter office, Joanne Pruden leads the technical claims and social care team, advising insurers and public authorities on high-value employer liability and public liability claims; Angela Williams has developed a strong niche in defending stress and work claims; and regulatory expert Nigel Lyons specialises in health and safety and environmental matters. Nottingham-based James Fawcett heads the technical claims practice, acting for local authorities and education sector clients in catastrophic injury claims, while James Arrowsmith leads on abuse and safeguarding matters. Also in Nottingham, Laura Hughes oversees the firm’s insurance and public risk department.

The ‘highly respected team’ at DWF acts for leading insurers nationally in a wide range of personal injury claims, including those involving motor accidents, employer liability, property damage, data protection, and public liability. The Bristol-based offering is led by Michael Renshaw, a longstanding expert in defending catastrophic injury claims, particularly complex brain injuries, amputations and spinal injuries. Lisa Heathcote heads the claims management team, specialising in motorsport liability claims, while Grace Dunsmoir handles high-value catastrophic injury cases involving traumatic brain injuries. Glenn Barker, Adrian Southwood, Katie Harries and Kate Nielson are other names to note.

Keoghs LLP’s public sector casualty team is distinguished for its ‘market-leading’ work in defending public sector clients and their insurers, with notable social care and abuse claims specialisms. The Bristol-based team is led by Cynthia Watts, who ‘stands out in in the field’ of adult social care and police-related claims, including those concerning abuse, human rights breaches, occupational stress, and wrongful arrest. Sarah Swan acts for local authorities, charities and non-profit organisations in high-profile abuse claims, while ‘rising star’ Maxine Hobbs specialises in employers’ and public liability claims, often involving chronic pain conditions. Michael Davies and Hayley Wilde are also key contacts.

The casualty litigation team at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP defends casualty claims across a broad spectrum of sectors, including construction, transport, manufacturing, and both the public and regulatory sectors. David Brown leads the Bristol team, specialising in the defence of catastrophic injury and large loss claims involving brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations and fatalities. Sally Brock specialises in health and safety and regulatory matters, with notable expertise in the defence of catastrophic injuries and fatal accidents in the workplace.