Date:  1 November 2011

BULLER JEFFRIES RECOMMENDED FOR CLIENT SERVICE IN CHAMBERS UK 2012

Following hot on the heels of the recently published Legal 500 2011, Buller Jeffries retains its rankings in Chambers UK 2012. 

We not only retained previous years’ rankings but for the first time were ranked in the insurance section of the publication.  We were particularly pleased, bearing in mind the EL Policy Trigger Litigation appeal to The Supreme Court due to be heard 5 – 15 December this year, where Derek Adamson leads the team for Zurich. 

Of particular relevance is the firm’s recommendation for client service within this new category: Client Service "The team is dogged, determined and tenacious, and also customer-friendly." "They are dependable and proactive."

Congratulations to everyone in the firm for the work that they have done to achieve this recognition. Thanks also to our clients whose feedback was instrumental in Buller Jeffries achieving these rankings.

What Chambers UK 2012 has to say about Buller Jeffries:

Insurance

“This Birmingham-based firm has recently handled a range of EL/PL, property insurance and professional indemnity issues. The team acts for Gallagher Bassett, Sterling and Zurich.

Client Service "The team is dogged, determined and tenacious, and also customer-friendly." "They are dependable and proactive."

KEY INDIVIDUALS Department head Derek Adamson "brings a wealth of experience and huge enthusiasm" to his work, as well as a "massive commitment to the cause."

Recommended for Client Service

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant

“This firm's good name in personal injury stems from its advice to insurers on occupational disease cases. The team defends asbestos, bladder cancer, hand-arm vibration syndrome and deafness cases and has been recently acting for an insurer faced with occupational respiratory claims. "They are flexible in their approach and they listen to our views," state clients of the firm, which operates out of Birmingham and Coventry.

KEY INDIVIDUALS Derek Adamson has impressed commentators with his role in the EL Trigger litigation for Zurich. Industrial disease expert Robert Edwards also stands out and has been working with Caroline Coates. Together, they have been defending an asbestos claim, which arose out of exposure at an army base in the 1960s.

Health and Safety

“This compact insurance practice based in Birmingham and Coventry often defends companies and local authorities in HSE investigations and prosecutions. Recent work has arisen from one-off incidents to questions over long-term working practices in manufacturing plants.  

KEY INDIVIDUALS Derek Adamson is the main contact at the firm.

Product Labiliity: Mainly Defendant

“Roger Coates of Buller Jeffries has vast experience acting for manufacturing clients facing product liability issues. He has handled many cases involving fire and is skilled at associated insurance questions.

Real Estate

“Clive Vernon of Buller Jeffries "provides a good personal service and grasp of the business challenges." He handles the full range of commercial real estate.”

Ra’chael McNamara