Teri Howell is a commercial law barrister whose career has strong roots in defendant litigation. After spending over ten years in large Legal 500 firms and a FTSE-100 insurer, she now handles substantial and complex commercial disputes and claims.
She brings a pragmatic, commercially aware approach to her advocacy and advice.
Road traffic accidents, employer’s liability and public liability claims
Housing disrepair and claims under the Animals Act
Contribution and Part 20 / indemnity proceedings
Drafting pleadings (claims, defences, counter-schedules) and applications
Advice on liability and quantum
Representation at Stage 3 hearings, fast track, small claims and infant approval hearings
Case management, disclosure review, witness statements and trial preparation
Her extensive defendant insurance background started in the small claims track and developed into a multi-track practice after securing CILEX Fellowship status in 2015. Teri’s background working for large insurer clients shines through in an effective, practical and commercial consideration to claims.
Areas of law
Teri is also able to accept instructions in the following:
Teri can assist in large and complex matters, including catastrophic injury cases and commercial claims, having worked with Lead Counsel in such matters. She is able to assist with case management conferences, multi-disciplinary team meetings, disclosure reviews, witness statements and DRD preparation.
Personal Interests
A strong advocate of corporate social responsibility, Teri regularly participates in charity fundraisers and community groups such as Parkrun. She is also a keen runner and cyclist.
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