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Insurance for the Retail Sector

The retail insurance team act for major retail organisations on a national basis with a particular emphasis on their claims' operations.

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The Retail team based in Leeds and Manchester acts for major retail organisations on a national basis with a particular emphasis on their claims operations We understand the needs of the retail sector, we are passionate about your business and deliver a service tailored to your commercial needs. Existing clients include a national supermarket chain as well as the UK's largest fashion retail group.

The claims portfolio of major retailers in today's market is vast and our experience reflects that diversity. From liability to the general public arising from occupation of premises, defective products, pharmaceutical operations and motor claims, right through to claims by employees in both retail and distribution involving simple accidents, manual handling, stress at work and occupational disease, Forbes have the in-depth experience and expertise to minimise your risk and outlay.

Our claims handling philosophy is based on your priorities and is built around a proactive approach to minimise your outlay on both damages and own and opponent's costs. Our overall aim will be to provide the best outcome for the client, in the most cost-effective manner, utilising the available Protocols and Civil Procedures Rules to the best advantage at all times whilst maintaining the crucial balance with customer care. All claims will have a clear strategy to achieve this aim, and will be dealt with in a proactive manner.

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Additional Services for Retail Clients

Increasing regulation has placed retail organisations under greater scrutiny by government bodies. These bodies are aggressively pursuing those suspected of regulatory breaches. The Regulatory Team at Forbes draws together specialists from a number of departments who understand the financial and reputational damage a regulatory investigation can bring. With over 50 years experience of handling regulatory law cases involving bodies such as Health & Safety Executive; Food standards agency, DTI; Environment Agency, HM Customs & Excise and the Border Agency Forbes Solicitors has the widest possible experience.

The Regulatory Solicitors at Forbes can call upon over 60 people who solely handle criminal cases within the firm including Higher Court Advocates and Police Station Representatives. In addition to investigations by regulatory bodies Forbes Solicitors also has a dedicated department dealing with Business Crime which can advise in respect of investigations and proceedings by the police or tax authorities.

Our dedicated Retail team

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Partner and Head of Department, Insurance

Chris Booth

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Partner, Commercial Property

Helen Marsh

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Partner and Head of Department, Commercial

John Pickervance

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Please note that our offices will be closed from midday, Friday 20th December 2024

The offices will be open as usual on Monday 23rd December 2024.

The offices will then be closed from Tuesday 24th December through to Wednesday 1st January (inc), reopening as usual from 2nd January 2025.

The emergency contact number during this time is - 01772 220022 or 01254 675050.