Steven Aitken
Senior Associate
Steven is an insurance lawyer who specialises in personal injury, health & safety, and inquests on behalf of Defendants. He acts on behalf of both insurance companies and their insureds, and is often involved in claims across multiple European jursidictions. Steven also advises many insurers on matters relating to policy coverage.
“Be friendly, be co-operative, and be inclusive.”
“I have many years of experience in the sector, and take a very commercial approach to resolving claims. I’ve also been Involved in claims arising in many other jurisdictions, mostly across Europe.
I’m very clear on the way clients should be approached; deliver advice in a clear, understandable form. Keep everyone regularly updated and respond promptly. And always be be organised, efficient, and reliable.
To me, the most important thing is to be friendly, be co-operative, and be inclusive.”
Steven’s recent work highlights:
Represented a recycling plant and its insurer following a serious accident onsite resulting in brain injury. A lengthy, complex case with multiple experts and Counsel involvement, which reached a satisfactory conclusion for the clients.
Acted for a French insurer and their insureds in connection with a claim by the deceased's family following a fatal incident during a cycle race in France. Lengthy, complex case involving experts in cycle events, paramedic response, and French law. Satisfactory settlement prior to trial.
Acted for go-kart centre and its insurer following a fatal incident. Represented the client at inquest and prosecution, and am also dealing with civil claim for compensation by family.
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Expertise sectors
Insurance & Reinsurance, Professional Practices, Technology, Media & Telecoms, Brokers / MGAs, Insurance (Claims), Lloyd’s, Reinsurers, Brokers, Errors & Omissions, Claims Handling, General Liability, Insurance Policy Wordings, Motor, Product Liability, Construction Professionals, Manufacturers, Retailers, Sport
Expertise services
Regulatory, Crisis Management, Health & Safety & Environmental, Product Regulation
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