Helping your business get back on its feet.
You may be able to make a compensation claim if the following applies to you*
*Subject to policy terms
**The limitation period for the first lockdown (March 2020) has ended and we will not be conducting any new business interruption claims at this time. Exceptions may apply, please contact us if you believe you have a valid claim.
- Business Insurance Claims (2019–2020 and 2020–2021)
- Rejected Insurance Claims
- Pandemic-Related Losses
If your business incurred losses during the pandemic.
- Business Closure (Partial or Full)
Whether your business had to partially or fully close.
- Capacity Reduction Due to Restrictions
If you had to reduce your business’s capacity to comply with pandemic restrictions.
*subject to policy terms
Your Path to Expert Legal Consultation.
Claim Initiation
If you believe you have a valid claim, contact our team for advice on how we can help.
Expert Consultation
Our legal experts will review your evidence and assess if you have a claim.
Launch Claim
If eligible, we’ll start a claim and look to recover your money from the responsible party.
Maximise Success
We work diligently to negotiate on your behalf, striving to achieve the most favourable resolution possible.
Frequently Asked Questions.
We’ve answered some of our most Frequently Asked Questions below, but if you have a question that we have not answered, please feel free to give us a call on 0161 200 9960 or click on the webchat icon at the bottom right-hand side of this page.
Lockdown happened in 2020, can I still submit a claim?
Presently, Barings Law are not currently taking on new claims for business interruption cases. The limitation period for submitting a claim has now ended. However, there may still be some instances in which we can assist you. We advise you to contact a member of our team to discuss your options, as this will vary on a case-by-case basis.
I think my claim was unfairly denied - can you help me bring legal action against my insurer?
Yes – if you tried to claim yourself and were denied, you may still have a case. The limitation period for claiming has now ended, but our team may still be able to assist you. Contact our customer service agents to discuss your options.
Will my claim be affected if I received a government coronavirus grant?
No, your claim will not be affected. The government grants acted as immediate help for businesses and the government was aware that businesses could be eligible to claim against their insurance policies.
I can’t find the evidence you have requested to progress my case, will this affect my claim?
Please provide our team with any evidence you have to hand. If anything is missing, our team will guide you through the next steps and how we can proceed.
What are your fees?
We charge a success fee of up to 40% (inclusive of VAT). The full breakdown of costs will be listed in your agreement. All charges are subject to your claim being successful and will be calculated as a portion of the money recovered from your insurer. We will never ask for fees up front.
Will I pay you any money if I lose my claim?
No, there are almost no circumstances in which you would be required to pay any fees in the case of an unsuccessful claim. Exceptions may apply for reasons such as you providing evidence that is untrue or misleading, or you have failed to cooperate with our legal teams.
How much will I be awarded?
This will depend on the size of your claim and the construction of your policy.
If my business has been put into liquidation during legal proceedings will this affect my claim?
If your company has been put into liquidation, please notify your file handler. The liquidator/insolvency practitioner will have the legal standing to progress the claim, and will become the point of contact.
I’ve seen claims settling but mine hasn’t yet - why?
There can be a number of reasons why some claims settle quicker than others. This may include:
- Insurer cooperation;
- Different policy wordings and requirements;
- Cases going to court and subsequent appeals;
- Different evidence requirements.
If you have any questions about the progress of your claim, please contact your file handler.
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