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

[2013] Lloyd's Rep. IR 371

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice LONGMORE,Lord Justice LLOYD,Lord Justice McFARLANE

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.