Poonam Patel

Associate

Birmingham

Poonam specialises in recoveries for a number of key insurer clients and direct corporates. She has considerable experience in advising on the legal, practical and commercial steps when pursuing a recovery. In addition, she leads her team in handling recoveries arising from insurance perils such as fire, escape of water and floods, and escape of oil.

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About Poonam

Bio
  • Biography

    As well as managing a team of lawyers, Poonam is the Recoveries Client Account Manager for four key clients, serving as their primary point of contact and ensuring exceptional service delivery. She oversees client reporting and drives outstanding results through strategic negotiations and the implementation of our innovative models.  

    In her leadership role, Poonam manages and mentors a team of lawyers specialising in diverse perils, with expertise extending to travel recoveries. Her commitment to professional development is demonstrated by achieving a distinction in the CMI Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification. 

    Beyond her core responsibilities, Poonam actively contributes to the Operations Excellence Network, focusing on improving efficiency and promoting the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. She played a pivotal role in the innovative AiDAN project, providing critical support and technical legal input throughout its development.

    Featured experience:

    • Recovering over £3 million in claims for a key corporate client across a diverse portfolio of cases 
    • Leading and managing strategic client accounts, overseeing their recoveries portfolio to ensure optimal outcomes and client satisfaction 
    • Successfully securing a recovery for an insurer client in a complex recovery claim for a commercial customer following the collapse of flooring leading to a number of injuries 
Sector expertise
  • Assurances

Service expertise
  • Biens et immobilier

Office location

Birmingham

  • Tricorn House
  • 51-53 Hagley Road
  • Birmingham, B16 8TP

+44 (0) 121 698 5200

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