Insurance Litigation

They have more experience in bringing claims by SMEs or individuals against insurance companies than any other firm – no question about it.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Roger Franklin – head of department, huge experience, tactical master.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Michael Whitton – very shrewd, hugely experienced, tough negotiator.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Nicola Maher – not afraid to take matters to court.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Edwin Coe has an excellent specialist insurance litigation team which combines sound legal analysis with a practical and commercial approach.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

The team is made up of steely and robust lawyers who are never afraid to express a view and who give very clear advice. They are particularly adept at handling disputes with a property, professional negligence or potential fraud angle.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Roger Franklin is fast thinking and gets straight to the nub of things, with a marvellous dry wit. Nicola Maher is bright, tenacious and a delight to work with. Senior Associate Oliver Pannell is a rising star, with gravitas beyond his years, a fast work-rate and excellent instincts.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

They are a well-respected practice and provides a first-class service to their clients. They provide services over a wide range of legal work that is helpful to more complex cases.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Punches well above its weight in insurance litigation and absolutely brilliant for policyholder representation

Chambers UK 2021

Roger Franklin was very decisive and in control of the whole process. He knew where it was going, gave good direction and took a calm, big-picture outlook, even when we were thrown a few curve balls

Chambers UK 2021

Nicola Maher is really forensic with the detail and is also fantastic with her turnaround times

Chambers UK 2021

Michael Whitton has a fantastic way with the client, engendering a feeling of confidence that they are in safe hands. This is the man who can get you there safely and successfully.

Chambers UK 2021

Oliver Pannell is a very capable lawyer who is very thorough and very clear

Chambers UK 2021

Undoubtedly the leading firm acting for SME and consumer policyholders - they are not afraid to take matters to trial and get excellent results.

The Legal 500 UK 2020

They are prominent as a claimant firm.

Chambers UK 2020

Intelligent, thorough, effective and commercial.

Chambers UK 2020

They have a really great bedside manner with clients.

Chambers UK 2020

All the partners are absolutely at the top of their game.

Chambers UK 2020

Edwin Coe LLP offer sound advice and clever wording of communications which are polite but robust.

Chambers UK 2019

The team offer an excellent service and immediately understand the issues involved, provide good value and produce results.

Chambers UK 2019

Edwin Coe LLP have unrivaled experience and offer superlative value for money.

The Legal 500 UK 2019

The Rolls-Royce of firms acting for policyholders.

The Legal 500 UK 2019

They have broad, in-depth experience and they know what the client is trying to get to and how they should get there.

Chambers UK 2018

They provide excellent client service, with an immediate understanding of the issues involved and providing the advice required. The team provide good value and produce results that are very client-focused.

Chambers UK 2018

Edwin Coe LLP provides a highly commercial service and is able to explain complex legal matters in simple terms.

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Edwin Coe LLP is one of the go to firms for claims against insurance brokers; it knows the subject inside out.

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Head of insurance Michael Whitton, is the go-to man for coverage disputes because of his very sound judgement. He is technically impressive while also being really good with clients.

Chambers UK 2017

Roger Franklin is lauded for being commercially minded, committed and pragmatic, as well as very good with clients.

Chambers UK 2017

Nicola Maher is really good technically and very conscientious, and have never known her to call it wrong.

Chambers UK 2017

I always enjoy working with them: I know they'll be straight, will fight like tigers for their clients, but will also recognise a sensible deal when they see one.

Chambers UK 2017

They have a reputation as very capable advisers to claimants in insured cases.

Chambers UK 2017

Edwin Coe LLP is a very high-quality and commercial law firm with considerable dedication and experience in handling policyholder insurance claims.

The Legal 500 UK 2016

Michael Whitton has a unique ability to immediately focus on the key issues.

The Legal 500 UK 2016

Roger Franklin is known to be excellent and has wide-ranging technical knowledge.

The Legal 500 UK 2016

Nicola Maher is known to be particularly strong in the area of property insurance claims.

The Legal 500 UK 2016

Michael Whitton can home in like an Exocet missile on what the nub of the issue is

Chambers UK 2016

Roger Franklin is an accomplished commercial litigator who routinely advises claimants on professional negligence matters. Sources note that he is a strong lawyer who provides clients with an excellent standard of advice.

Chambers UK 2016

Roger Franklin is praised as technically superb by interviewees

Chambers UK 2016

Rising star Nicola Maher has a strong focus on property claims as part of a broad commercial insurance practice

Chambers UK 2016

They always do a good job for their clients

Chambers UK 2016

They know all the angles and all the tactics; they know what to expect

Chambers UK 2016

They perform excellently on big insurance professional negligence cases

Chambers UK 2016

Edwin Coe LLP’s team has superb business acumen; its advice is always focused on the issue and appropriate to the problem in hand

The Legal 500 UK 2015

Roger Franklin is recommended for his attention to detail and sound judgement. Clients comment that he is knowledgeable, professional and highly efficient. He is highly regarded in high-value claimant insurance matters.

Chambers UK 2015

They have insurers' respect and are a credible force, offering a very good policyholder service

Chambers UK 2015

Michael Whitton attracts praise from peers, who note - he is extremely experienced, a tough negotiator and very good at extracting the best result for his clients

Chambers UK 2015

They are assured and persistent on behalf of their clients

Chambers UK 2015

Roger Franklin commands respect among defence firms as a worthy opponent

The Legal 500 UK 2015

Nicola Maher is developing an excellent reputation in the field

The Legal 500 UK 2015

Michael Whitton has tremendous knowledge and expertise

The Legal 500 UK 2015

The level of professionalism from Edwin Coe was second to none - from beginning to end I have felt comfortable and secure

Client Feedback Survey 2015

I have nothing but praise and recommendation for your company

Client Feedback Survey 2015

I owe the success and victory of my case to your dedication and perseverance

Client Feedback Survey 2015

Roger Franklin is incisive in his analysis of cases and cool under fire

The Legal 500 UK 2014

Practice head Michael Whitton has a wealth of experience and instinctive judgement on cases

The Legal 500 UK 2014

Edwin Coe LLP’s lawyers know their insurance law inside out

The Legal 500 UK 2014

Michael Whitton gives extremely, good robust advice, and is very tough in negotiations with insurers.

Chambers UK 2014

They've been doing it for longer than anyone else, and they have a phenomenal success rate.

Chambers UK 2014

You can be confident with Edwin Coe that they are experts in their area.

Chambers UK 2014

Michael Whitton is praised for his client service and his ability to home in on what the issues are. For claims against insurers, he is at the top of the tree.

Chambers UK 2014

Edwin Coe is at the top of the premier league in terms of claimant insurance litigation and professional negligence relating to insurance brokers.

Chambers UK 2014

We valued the personal touch that made us not feel like a number, and you were with us every step of the way

Client Feedback Survey 2014

You were recommended to us and we will most definitely be recommending you to others

Client Feedback Survey 2014

Both Michael Whitton and Roger Franklin are highly regarded; they know all the tactics, and have an excellent bedside manner.

The Legal 500 UK 2013

‘This firm is expert in advising corporate clients on disputes with major insurers and brokers.

Chambers UK 2013