BROWN-QUINN AND ANOTHER v EQUITY SYNDICATE MANAGEMENT LTD AND ANOTHER

[2012] Lloyd's Rep. IR 248

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Burton

Insurance (legal expenses, before the event cover) — Insurers appointing panel solicitors at fixed rates — Whether assured required to use panel solicitors — Whether assured permitted to use other solicitors at higher rates — Effect of policy term bringing cover to an end on change of solicitors — Legal Expenses Insurance Directive, Council Directive 87/344/EEC — Insurance Companies (Legal Expenses Insurance) Regulations 1990.