 The firm developed a strategic relationship with the private healthcare group BUPA, and Brünjes was appointed Chairman of the Personal Injury Forum at BUPA.The company developed a strategy of consolidation in the medico legal sector and diversification into medical screening and occupational health.It added other corporate clients to the portfolios such as SAGA, AA AA, Fortis, Budget, Liverpool Victoria LV and RBS (including Direct Line and Churchill), while maintaining close relationships with large solicitors such as Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Lyons Davidson, Shoosmiths, Pannone, Russell Jones & Walker and Parabis and CTTS.