Max
Withington
Max
Withington
Partner
Max is a recognised specialist in credit hire, personal injury, and road traffic accident (RTA) litigation, with more than 20 years' experience in the insurance sector. With his highly skilled team, he is responsible for developing strategic litigation and training programmes for insurer clients.
A respected commentator on insurance law, Max is a regular contributor to industry and national publications. He was instrumental in pioneering the use of the Consumer Credit Act 2008 Regulations in credit hire litigation, helping insurers achieve significant cost savings through innovative legal strategies.
Max has been involved in a number of landmark cases. In Taylor v Chan (2011), he successfully challenged the enforceability of a credit hire agreement, establishing an important precedent in the sector. He also led the legal teams behind the successful Court of Appeal decisions in Akhtar v Boland (2014) and A Line Taxis v Ward (2014), both of which have had a significant impact on credit hire litigation.
In addition to his litigation practice, Max serves as Chair of the FOIL Credit Hire Sector Focus Group, where he works closely with insurers and legal professionals to shape thinking and best practice across the industry.
Max’s areas of expertise include credit hire, personal injury, RTA litigation, insurance strategy, complex litigation and client training & development.
