Legal and business services provider DWF has strengthened its insurance practice by adding Ruth Graham (pictured), a specialist in major injury claims, as a partner in its Manchester office.
Graham brings more than 35 years of experience to DWF, having previously served as a partner at Clyde & Co., where she led the transport unit. Her extensive background includes handling injury claims related to motor vehicles, buses, coaches, rail, and tram incidents, as well as managing complex multi-party road traffic accidents in foreign jurisdictions.
Additionally, Graham has a keen interest in emerging insurance issues concerning autonomous vehicles and electric scooters.
The appointment comes on the heels of DWF’s robust financial performance for the year ending April 30, which saw a 24% growth in the company’s insurance services division. In the past year, the firm promoted 138 insurance colleagues, including eight to partner level, with one additional partner promotion this year.
Commenting on the new hire, Claire Bowler, head of major injury and casualty at DWF, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Ruth to the complex and major injury team. She has built a strong reputation in the industry, and her invaluable experience and understanding of complex cases will significantly enhance our capabilities and strengthen our offering to clients.”
Expressing her enthusiasm about the move, Graham stated: “I am excited to join DWF’s integrated insurance services division, and I will enjoy working with my new colleagues across the business to support our clients by utilising industry expertise to deliver the best solutions.
“DWF is a global leader in insurance services and has ambitious plans for the future – I am really looking forward to getting started.”
Recent appointments at DWF include Darren Goldman and Antonio Herrera Sancho as North America head and Spain claims director, respectively, within the group’s insurance claims management and adjusting business.
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