Keoghs doubles partner count in Glasgow office

Ms Jeffrey, an accredited counter-fraud specialist, will head up the Keoghs counter-fraud team in Scotland. She brings a wealth of experience in developing and implementing strategies for insurers across a range of fraud types; from low velocity impact, rings and exaggerated claims through to late notification, credit hire and phantom passengers.

Meanwhile, Mr Hennessy brings front line advocacy experience to claims resolution, with core specialisms in disease, liability and health and safety claims. He has acted for insurers and self-insured corporate clients for over 10 years, and has established an excellent track record; a recent highlight being the successful defence of an employers’ liability stair fall case and the first published decision of its kind in the All Scotland Personal Injury Court.

Keoghs chief executive John Whittle said: “We have already received an overwhelmingly positive response from clients to our new Glasgow office. With Emily and David joining the team, we are building an exceptional foundation from which to achieve our aim of becoming Scotland’s leading provider of legal and claims related services to the insurance industry.”

Ms Jeffrey said: “Keoghs is renowned throughout the industry for innovative and effective strategies in the field of insurance counter-fraud. This is an extremely exciting opportunity, both personally and for the firm, to extend that excellence into the Scottish market.”

Mr Hennessy added: “I am delighted to have joined Keoghs at such a key period, and look forward to aiding the firm’s ambitious plans for the future. We are fully intent on providing a market-leading range of services to our Scottish clients whilst also providing relevant support to colleagues across the UK.”

Since its Scotland launch in April, Keoghs has also joined the British Ports Association, Port Skills and Safety, and the Scottish Shipping Benevolent Association, helping the firm remain at the forefront of the maritime industry’s defendant legal requirements.