Michelle
Allison

Michelle is a Disputes Partner in the Insurance & Construction group based in London, specialising in:

Professional liability:

• Acting in complex, high value High Court litigation defending professional negligence claims against a range of professionals (solicitors, brokers, financial advisers, construction professionals, with a particular focus on large law firms).

• Advising a range of professional indemnity insurers on tricky policy coverage issues, as well as direct claims under the Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010.

Professional regulation and discipline:

• Acting for law firms and individuals, both in private practice and in-house, in defending (often high profile) regulatory investigations brought by the SRA.

• Advising generally, including on possible SRA rule breaches and reporting to the SRA.

She frequently acts for large (top 50) law firms in complex, high-value claims and confidential (often high profile) SRA investigations. Recent public experience involves defending professional negligence claims in the High Court against a large law firm and French insurance broker, for in excess of £10 million and €30 million.

Chambers UK ranks Michelle as 'Up and Coming'. Respondents describe her as:

• "absolutely outstanding"

• "an extremely hard-working, bright and trusted adviser. She demonstrates emotional intelligence, a quality that is so important in professional negligence cases"

• "a delight to work with and is singularly focused on the task at hand. She is someone we can rely on to manage stakeholders and achieve a favourable result for our firm"

• "very easy to work with. She's organised, diligent and robust"

• "a steely operator"

Legal 500 states: "'Michelle Allison is a standout individual, she has taken partnership in her stride and is already making her mark with clients and opposition. Her market knowledge is exceptional, and her bedside manner is unmatched. She is a superstar in the making."