Forbes Solicitors appoints insurance partner

Full-service law firm Forbes has appointed Nick Holgate as a partner in its growing insurance practice.

Nick qualified as a solicitor at Forbes, having started with the firm as a trainee in 2008, and returns to Forbes following three years with Kennedys Law in Leeds.

Led out of Forbes’ Manchester office, the Insurance Team works closely with local authorities across the North of England, and nationally, as well as major insurers and businesses throughout the retail, manufacturing, construction, and care sectors.

Chris Booth, a Partner and Head of Insurance at Forbes Solicitors, said: “Clients, of course, expect to work with legal experts. However, they are also looking for insurance sector experience and a commitment to client service and delivery. Our clients tell us that it’s this combination which sets us apart. We’re delighted to welcome Nick back to the firm as he epitomises all of these qualities.”

In his role, Nick will focus on expanding the teams complex claims offering.  He has extensive experiencedefending employers’, public and product liability claims involving complex liability issues, contractual issues and multiple defendants with a particular focus on the construction sector.  Acting for insurers, Lloyd’s syndicates and national and international corporations, he critically analyses all options to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.  He also regularly advises on technical policy, indemnity and coverage issues.

Nick Holgate adds: “Forbes has an outstanding track record and has so many long-standing clients and team members that, in many ways, it feels like I’ve never been away. However, in the past three years, the firm has continued to invest in the team, office and brand cementing its position as the number one regional law firm. I’m looking forward to building on the team’s success and bringing wider industry experience to enhance the exceptional client service and delivery we are known for.”

Forbes supports public sector organisations, individuals, and ambitious commercial clients across the UK. Its practice areas include: litigation, commercial, intellectual property, corporate, employment and business immigration, insurance, commercial property, as well as services for individuals, such as crime, personal injury, family, wills and conveyancing.