Westpoint recovery
We acted for an insurer of Westpoint to pursue recovery of payments made for a fire on commercial premises. Although there were substantial difficulties in the preparation of evidence (as Westpoint was under administration), we successfully negotiated a settlement where the insurer recovered all of its payments and legal costs.
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