Greenwoods hires insurance team from Clarke Wilmott

Disputes firm Greenwoods has hired the entire Southampton insurance team from Clarke Willmott in a move that will launch Greenwoods in a new Southampton office. The team is led by partner Rod Evans and includes two associate partners, seven lawyers and a number of support staff. Greenwoods senior partner Paul Parsons said: "The reality is this was an insurance team in a non-insurance practice who asked the question: how best to serve the clients? We have a dedicated insurance practice with a national focus which makes this an obvious move." "Because we focus exclusively on insurance, our working environment gives them the best opportunity to develop their practice. They will be bringing their clients, a number of whom we already act for, with them and we have plans for immediate expansion." Parsons added: "We've adopted a co-operative approach with Clarke Willmott which is in the best interests of the clients as well as both firms. We aren't looking to compete with them. The clients are of paramount importance and we are working together to ensure there is a seamless transition."

Greenwoods hires insurance team from Clarke Wilmott legalweek.com Wed, Mar 30, 2011