Wynterhill LLP is recognised for its work in the construction and financial sectors, handling complex insurance coverage disputes, particularly in professional indemnity, property, and business interruption claims. The team has developed a strong practice in professional indemnity, especially for architects, engineers, and design and build contractors, while also covering contractors all risks, public liability, and product liability. Disputes through arbitration and expert determination are also key workstreams. The team is co-led by Daniel Brooks and Daniel Brooks. Hill, a founding partner, is noted for his work in financial institutions and directors & officers (FI/D&O) claims. Brooks specialises in professional indemnity and property damage, with a focus on construction-related disputes.
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‘Good knowledge of insurance from a legal and practical perspective.’
‘They are good at what they do, representing policyholders in insurance disputes. They take a more pragmatic and realistic approach to their competitors in terms of seeking compromise if one is available.’
‘Dan Brooks is very knowledgeable about insurance matters and is excellent. He always acts in the best interests of his policyholder clients and is professional and commercial.’
‘The legal team at Wynterhill demonstrates a high level of competence in all aspects of insurance litigation.'
‘Although the entire team working on our matter has excellent qualities, Dan Brooks provided a high level of competence that makes him stand out. He is well-versed in insurance law and possesses the necessary expertise and experience to handle complex legal issues effectively.'
- 'Dan is attentive to his clients' needs, responsive to inquiries, and values his clients' satisfaction with the services provided.'
- 'We genuinely feel that we could not have a better legal team.’
‘Having only ever heard bad things about the legal industry, I had such a wonderful, caring, and supportive experience with Wynterhill, particularly Dan Brooks. It was clear from the start that they really knew their field as market-leading experts, and they handed our case very sensitively.'
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising an international broker on various issues arising out of disputes (both in the UK and US) between the London Market and lessors of aircraft that have been unable to leave Russia since the commencement of the war in Ukraine.
- Advised an international firm of architects in relation to aggregation issues under a professional indemnity policy following claims in the US.
- Advising 41 leaseholders (in respect of claims under a building insurance policy) following a fire that destroyed 13 flats in North London, in which they are defending allegations of recklessness at the inception of the policy.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Praxisleitung
Stuart Hill; Dan Brooks
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Roger Jones