Andrew is Head of MPL Legal and a highly respected figure within the insurance industry. A former board member of a leading insurance law firm, he brings extensive experience in handling complex claims including the set up and management of fair and transparent compensation redress schemes. With a legal career spanning over two decades, Andrew has advised insurers and reinsurers on high-profile cases, including complex and sensitive historic abuse cases, establishing himself as a trusted authority in the field. Since 1997, he has been dedicated to providing strategic legal counsel within the insurance sector.
Areas of expertise:
insurance, coverage, property, regulatory management
Martin is Joint Deputy Head of MPL Legal, bringing extensive experience in insurance law. A highly accomplished solicitor, he has worked for leading insurance law firms since 2005. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with Andrew Caplan and Kerry Hawthorne-White, developing deep expertise in complex insurance matters. Martin has built strong relationships with key insurers and has dedicated his career to the insurance legal sector, offering strategic legal counsel and industry insight.
Areas of expertise:
insurance, coverage, property
Kerry is Joint Deputy Head of MPL Legal and a vastly experienced solicitor who has acted for numerous insurers and local authorities, including time spent on secondment with clients. Throughout her career, she has established a strong reputation for delivering practical solutions through a no-nonsense approach. Kerry is a trusted advisor to several local authorities.
Areas of expertise:
employers’ liability, public liability, consumer and public sector
Richard is a solicitor with over 16 years of experience in property law, specialising in insurance, coverage and dispute resolution for individuals and commercial entities. Known for his strategic insight and adaptable approach, Richard provides clear guidance tailored to the unique needs of each case. He has previously held roles as partner and team leader at a prominent insurance law firm and now serves as Property Lead at MPL Legal, where he continues to mentor and share his extensive knowledge with the team.
Areas of expertise:
property insurance, coverage and dispute resolution
Adam is a solicitor with over 12 years of experience in insurance law, specialising in the defence of large loss casualty claims. He has worked with a diverse range of clients across sectors, including insurers, government bodies, local authorities, and private companies.
Areas of expertise:
insurance, coverage, casualty, HSE and disease
Bill is a seasoned solicitor with extensive experience in the insurance sector, having spent his entire legal career specialising in insurance law. Bill offers deep expertise in coverage disputes, casualty, and property claims, advising both claimants and defendants. This dual perspective equips him with valuable insight into the complexities of insurance litigation, enabling him to deliver comprehensive and strategic advice to clients.
Areas of expertise:
insurance, coverage disputes, casualty and property claims
Stephanie qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and brings extensive experience in defending insurance claims. She spent seven years specialising in insurance fraud at a leading fraud law firm before transitioning into employers’ liability and public liability claims. With a focus on defending cases on behalf of insurers, Stephanie has undertaken multiple secondments at insurance companies. She has successfully taken numerous cases to trial, including obtaining findings of fundamental dishonesty.
Areas of expertise:
insurance, coverage, casualty, HSE and disease
Eleanor is an experienced solicitor with a diverse background in the legal field. She began her legal career as a Costs Draftsman before transitioning to a motor fraud department of a national firm, where she secured a training contract. Eleanor then moved to a leading firm specialising in insurance and defendant personal injury claims, further honing her expertise.
Areas of expertise:
full spectrum of personal injury cases
Tracy is an experienced Solicitor with nearly 20 years’ experience within the Personal Injury sector. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2012 and is vastly experienced in serious injury and fatal claims, employer’s liability and public liability claims. Tracy has both Claimant and Defendant experience, which provides a unique and valuable insights.
Areas of expertise:
full spectrum of personal injury cases
George spent 8 years working in-house for a local authority, whilst working towards, and subsequently qualifying as, a legal executive in 2021. He worked closely with the in-house insurance team, handling a wide range of public liability, employers’ liability, and motor claims made against the council, both pre-litigation and throughout the court process. He is experienced in handling and investigating cases relating to historical sexual and physical abuse.
Areas of expertise:
employers’ liability, public liability and public sector
Kerry is a qualified costs draftsman with expertise in employers, property and public liability claims and supports the team in all aspect of costs law and practice.
Areas of expertise:
costs
Will studied Law at the University of East Anglia before going on to complete an LLM in Legal Practice at the University of Law. Will has recently passed both elements of the Solicitor’s Qualifying Exams and is now well at an advanced stage to becoming a fully qualified solicitor.
Areas of expertise:
insurance and casualty
Charlotte previously worked as Team Leader for the Property and Liability claims team at MPL, mainly handling employers and public liability claims on behalf of insurers. She has joined the legal team following completion of her Legal Practice Course.
Areas of expertise:
insurance, coverage and property
Chloe is a Legal Assistant with a background in Legal Administration and experience in handling public and employers liability cases.
Areas of expertise:
insurance, coverage and property
Stewart is an experienced compliance officer with extensive expertise in dispute resolution and regulatory enforcement, having spent the majority of his career at the Financial Ombudsman Service. He is a PECB-certified Data Protection Officer and has successfully led numerous projects within financial and regulatory environments, ensuring compliant business practices and safeguarding data management practices.
Areas of expertise:
policy, data protection, dispute resolution
