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29 November 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Beale & Co—Keith Lonsdale & Michael Salau

Professional indemnity duo appointed as partners

Construction and insurance specialist firm Beale & Co has announced the appointment of two professional indemnity partners, Keith Lonsdale and Michael Salau.

Both Keith and Michael formerly worked with BLM, where they headed the Lloyds and London market sector, and the construction and environmental sector respectively. They are now due to join Beale & Co in December, where they will expand its professional indemnity and construction practices.

Beale & Co senior partner Sheena Sood commented: ‘Keith and Michael are highly-respected lawyers who have a great profile in the construction and insurance markets and we are delighted that they have chosen to join the firm. We now have one of the largest professional indemnity and construction law teams, with specialist lawyers handling all manner of claims and disputes all over the world including in the UK, Europe, Australasia and the Middle East, further strengthening our position as a specialist in the market.’

Keith and Michael added: ‘We are delighted to be joining such an outstanding firm at this incredibly exciting time in its development and look forward to adding to its already market leading position.’

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