The civil litigation team represents a wide variety of private clients, ranging from high-net-worth individuals to small and medium enterprises.
The team acts for both claimants and defendants in a variety of disputes including high-value construction disputes, landlord and tenant matters (including possession), professional negligence claims, commercial contract disputes and commercial property disputes (including dilapidations, nuisance and boundary disputes). They also provide insurance policy coverage advice.
The team has significant trial expertise as well as experience of arbitration, adjudication, mediation and claims in tribunals such as the property tribunal.
The team has significant trial expertise as well as experience of arbitration, adjudication, mediation and claims in tribunals such as the property tribunal.
Disciplines
At Markel Law, our teams have experience in specific disciplines and will be with you every step of the way to guide you through the process.
Meet them team
The team has significant trial expertise as well as experience of arbitration, adjudication, property tribunal and mediation.
Aadil Amla
Solicitor
Shazia Aslam
Associate
Chris Burns
Partner and Construction Lead
Sarah Hogan-Dempsey
Associate
Elliot Hagan
Trainee Solicitor
Andy Julien
Paralegal
Ben Murray
Legal Administrator
Sanaa Patel
Solicitor
Melody Phillips
Solicitor Apprentice
Jack Poole
Solicitor
Sarah Quirie
Associate
Mark Rankin
Partner and Head of Commercial Services & Civil Litigation
Weronika Szramek
Paralegal
Jody Thomasson
Associate
Testimonials
Sourced from Legal 500, 2022
"Our experience of Markel Law was excellent. The service provided was friendly, approachable, understandable and suitably compassionate. At no time have they disappointed or failed to meet expectations."
"The team has excellent experience in insurance professional negligence, in particular in a construction context, with a wide breadth and depth of knowledge."
"Their competence and experience shone through to allow me to feel confident I was getting the best advice possible."
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