Ian leads the firm's Insurance Disputes team and is a highly regarded litigation specialist with a broad practice spanning personal injury, insurance law, and international claims. He specialises in dispute resolution arising from accidents both in the UK and abroad, insurance disputes, insurance recoveries, and professional negligence claims against insurance brokers. Ian also advises clients in the travel, leisure, and tourism sector on risk management, liability claims, and disputes — an area in which he has built a nationally recognised profile over the course of his career. Ian represents both claimants and defendants in personal injury matters, whilst maintaining a strong advisory practice for insurer clients on coverage disputes and policy wording interpretation. A proud champion of the South West, Ian has lived and worked in the region throughout his career and brings genuine dedication to helping local businesses navigate legal challenges and achieve long-term success

Travel, Tourism & Cross-Border Claims
Ian regularly pursues and defends travel and tourism claims in the courts of England and Wales, as well as in foreign jurisdictions. He has developed particular expertise in cross-border road traffic accidents and claims against tour operators, and is a trusted voice on travel and tourism legal issues — having addressed industry conferences, given radio interviews, and commented regularly in the national and trade press.

Insurance
Ian's insurance practice is both deep and wide-ranging. He advises insurers and insureds alike on coverage disputes, and acts in professional negligence claims against insurance brokers. He has provided specialist advice to multiple clients on business interruption insurance, including the implications of the landmark FCA test case.
For his insurer clients, Ian goes beyond pure litigation to deliver strategic value: identifying subrogated claims opportunities, designing and implementing pursuit strategies, and seeing those claims through to conclusion. He also delivers regular in-house training, ensuring teams are well-placed to identify and maximise recovery opportunities.

Other Areas of Practice
Ian has a particular interest in liability arising from accidents involving animals, an area that sits naturally alongside his broader personal injury expertise.

Professional Memberships

Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
Pan-European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL)

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    Ian Brown stands out for his tenacity and industry knowledge, yet remains very popular among colleagues and opponents for his collaborative approach to complex cases.
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    Ian Brown really stands out as a highly experienced and very competent strategist.
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    I have worked with Ian Brown. He is extremely highly thought of. He is reliable, honest, approachable, and competent. He is exactly who you want handling your personal injury claim.

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Ian's latest insights

News
15 November 2023 | Author: Ian Brown

South West Travel & Hospitality Industry: 2023 disappoints, but high-hopes for 2024

Industry leaders from the South West travel and hospitality sectors are broadly optimistic about the business outlook for 2024, a survey at the second South West Tourism & Leisure Forum has found. 

Insights
17 May 2022 | Author: Ian Brown

Buying a horse - What are your Consumer Rights?

Whether you are a seller or purchaser, it is worth being aware of how the Consumer Rights Act of 2015 can apply to your equine transactions.  

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