Wayne Donovan Email & Phone Number

I am a Director in the Casualty team, specialising in disease claims. Please do reach out if I can be of assistance - wayne.donovan@dwf.lawNext Generation Partner and Key Lawyer in the Legal 500:“Wayne Donovan – looks to achieve the very best outcome for the client. Always looks to make cost-effective decisions for his client”Over 20 years of litigation experience. 15 years PQE.Particular expertise in occupational disease claims, including asbestos claims, NIHL, cancer claims following exposures, and stress at work. I also have extensive experience advising clients in relation to suicide issues. Assisting clients with historic insurance tracing. I’m regularly tasked with forensic research into complex corporate histories to establish where the liabilities of entities rest.Experienced in complex international disputes, including accidents/fatalities in different jurisdictions.Recent experience advising corporate clients about claims risks in M&A deals, particularly in relation to the asbestos market in the UK and chemical claims.Extensive experience dealing with matters in the High Court and Supreme Court. I provide strategic advice to clients on reputational issues, brand protection and risk management. I also regularly provide internal and external training on a number of occupational disease topics and market trends.