Date:  22 September 2011

BULLER JEFFRIES IS A FIRST TIER FIRM - LEGAL 500 2011

Legal 500 2011 has just been published.  We are delighted to report that the firm has again done very well with improved rankings and mentions within more categories than ever before.  Congratulations to everyone in the firm for the work that they have done to achieve this recognition. Thanks also to clients whose feedback was instrumental in Buller Jeffries achieving these rankings.

Recognition in any section is an indication of excellence and the achievements of the partners named as leaders in their fields are extremely pleasing.

What Legal 500 say about the firm's legal practice in West Midlands

Insurance

Within Personal injury: defendant, Buller Jeffries is a first tier firm,

Buller Jeffries’ ‘complete and comprehensive understanding of complex litigation’ sees it regularly take the lead role in prominent cases such as the ‘EL Trigger’ litigation. Denise Brosnan provides ‘first-class service’; Derek Adamson ‘brings a very steady hand to the tiller’; and Rob Edwards is a ‘strong litigator with a realistic and effective approach’. Roger Coates is also recommended.

Within Professional negligence, tier 4

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: Birmingham, Buller Jeffries is a third tier firm,

Buller Jeffries has an excellent reputation in product liability and fire claims work. Key individuals include the ‘highly astute’ Roger Coates and the ‘unflappable’ Derek Adamson. Instructions come from a wide range of insurance clients (such as Zurich and Gallagher Bassett) and from large corporates.

Human resources

Within Health and safety, tier 3

Public sector

Within Local government, tier 4

Caroline Coates’ team at Buller Jeffries has a ‘very good understanding of the public sector, and the quality of advice is first class’. The firm largely focuses on handling abuse claims for local authorities.

Real estate

Within Commercial property: Birmingham, tier 5

Within Construction, tier 5