Clyde & Co expands professional indemnity and regulatory capabilities with hire of Tom Bedford

Bristol, 9th July 2024 – Global law firm Clyde & Co has today announced the appointment of Tom Bedford as partner in its Bristol office. His hire is the latest expansion of Clyde & Co’s UK insurance practice.

Tom joins from DAC Beachcroft and brings with him significant experience in the professional indemnity (PI) market. His practice focuses on defending solicitors from PI claims, as well as handling disciplinary investigations and proceedings. His work also extends to policy coverage. 

Tom’s hire further strengthens Clyde & Co’s PI capabilities and increases its regional PI partner count to 12. Clyde & Co operates a national PI business line, led by Louisa Robbins, with a headcount of over 65 regionally.

Tom Bedford comments: “I am really excited to join Clyde & Co and start this next chapter of my career. The firm’s reputation in the market is second to none and I look forward to growing my practice here.”

Louisa Robbins adds: "We are very pleased to welcome Tom onboard. His knowledge of the local Bristol market and significant experience in handling professional indemnity claims complements our wider PI offering and will ensure we continue to provide our clients with expert advice across our insurer, broker and professionals’ network.”

Clyde & Co’s National PI team is part of a wider UK and global PI offering and has an established reputation for defending negligence and disciplinary claims against professionals.