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DWF welcomes new insurance partner in Manchester

08 May 2025

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has added Ben Smoker as a new partner in the business' Major Injury and Casualty team in Manchester.

Ben joins DWF from Keoghs, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record in complex and catastrophic personal injury claims. 

Throughout his career, Ben has built and maintained relationships with a broad range of insurers, handling some of their highest value claims. He has been consistently ranked as a ‘key lawyer’ in the Legal 500, with clients describing him as an “outstandingly able lawyer” and a “pleasure to work with”.

DWF has around 2,400 people in its global Insurance Services division and is one of the world's leading providers of legal and business services to the insurance industry.

Claire Bowler, Head of Major Injury and Casualty at DWF, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Ben to DWF. His expertise in defending complex and catastrophic personal injury claims, combined with his strong focus on delivering high-quality work and maintaining trusted client relationships, makes him a natural fit for our team.

Ben’s outstanding reputation and commitment to technical excellence align perfectly with our values, and his appointment will be a significant asset as we continue to grow and strengthen our market presence.”

Ben added: “I am excited to join DWF. The firm’s culture, reputation, and ambitious growth plans are what drew me here. There is a real sense of momentum and opportunity, and I am looking forward to building strong client relationships, expanding my market profile and developing a team that will play a key role in driving DWF’s continued success.”

 

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