Firms To Watch: Insurance litigation: for policyholders

Josianne El Antoury spearheads Covington & Burling LLP's London insurance practice, advising both US and major UK and European clients on their English and Welsh-governed matters, particularly in the energy, life sciences, and financial services sectors.

Insurance litigation: for policyholders in London

Fenchurch Law

Fenchurch Law has deep sector knowledge and experience, and specialises exclusively in representing policyholders in their insurance disputes and working collaboratively with insurers for the benefit of its clients. The practice is bolstered by its large team of specialist lawyers, including David Pryce, who spearheads the team and specialises in handling complex and high-value insurance coverage disputes, particularly those related to construction projects, with much of his work involving disputes arising under construction all-risks. Joanna Grant leads the construction and property risks team, advising on related disputes, including under contractors’ all risk, commercial property and building defect guarantee policies. Jonathan Corman leads the financial and professional risks practice, while Amy Lacey advises on coverage under a wide range of first-party and liability insurances.

Praxisleiter:

David Pryce


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Joanna Grant; Jonathan Corman; Daniel Robin; Michael Robin; Amy Lacey


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‘Fenchurch Law is probably the outstanding policyholder insurance firm in the country. They have gone from strength to strength over the last five or so years and are now the ‘go-to’ firm.’

‘David Pryce is a real market leader and true rain-maker. Very tough and commercial.’

‘David Pryce is an inspirational figure with amazing legal and business savvy.’

Kernmandanten

Stonegate Pub Company Limited


EuroCape Ukraine I LLC


Hollywood Bowl Group Plc


David Wood Baking (UK) Limited


Butlins Skyline Limited (Butlins)


Ground Rent Estates 5 Ltd (GRE5) and Alexander Dufaye


World Challenge Expeditions Limited (WCE)


Tughans Solicitors


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  • Represented Stonegate Pub Company in the leading Covid-19 business interruption aggregation litigation. (Stonegate v MS Amlin, Zurich & Liberty, Commercial Court Case CL-2021-000161).
  • Represented Tughans Solicitors, a leading firm in Northern Ireland, in relation to a professional indemnity coverage dispute with its insurers.
  • Representing EuroCape, a Ukrainian company embroiled in a €150m insurance claim following the seizure of its wind farm by the Russians.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP continues to act on some of the biggest insurance cases currently affecting the market, often with a cross-jurisdictional element, speaking to its strengths and capabilities. Alexander Oddy heads the team and is particularly focused on the energy and natural resources sector, with regular mandates for financial institutions and corporates in commercial disputes. Paul Lewis regularly acts on high-profile matters with particular expertise in professional negligence matters, while Sarah McNally has significant expertise in the political risks field, transactional insurance and particularly in warranty and indemnity insurance. Greig Anderson advises on cyber, directors and officers, professional indemnity and crime insurance policies, often working with financial institutions. Antonia Pegden advises on complex and high-value claims across a range of sectors with recent significant work, including co-leading with Fiona Treanor on the Aercap insurance matter regarding the loss of aircraft and engines following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Praxisleiter:

Alexander Oddy


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Paul Lewis; Sarah McNally; Greig Anderson; Fiona Treanor; Antonia Pegden


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‘I find Greig Anderson down-to-earth and reasonably accessible. His advice is well thought through, actionable and pragmatic. He offers sensible solutions to the issues we have to deal with.’

‘A real big hitter in the contentious insurance market acting for policyholders.’

‘Antonia Pegden has been very impressive, bringing to bear excellent knowledge of the market and fantastic strategic insight.’

Kernmandanten

Aercap


Sky


Nord Stream AG


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  • Acted for AerCap in its $3.5 billion Commercial Court proceedings concerning aviation insurance claims for aircraft lost in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
  • Represented Sky on a major construction all risks policy claim.
  • Represented Nord Stream AG on a €400 million insurance Commercial Court claim for damage sustained to the Nord Stream 1 pipeline in September 2022.

Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith LLP has extensive in-depth experience and skill across the entire spectrum of insurance work, and the team is often sought out for some of the most complex and high-value matters within the market. The team is particularly adept at handling matters that require cross-disciplinary skills. Peter Hardy leads the team with extensive experience across a full spectrum of insurance coverage claims and disputes, with a particular focus on multi-jurisdictional issues. Mark Pring’s practice covers major cross-border litigation, arbitrations and mediations for clients in a range of sectors, with a particular focus on handling disputed claims and providing commercial advice on risk management issues. Margaret Campbell represents an array of clients in highly complex disputes including directors’ and officers’ liability, energy risks and marine cargo insurance. Laura-May Scott frequently advises policyholders in relation to major disputes, and routinely advises large corporates on their insurance arrangements.

Praxisleiter:

Peter Hardy


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Peter Hardy; Margaret Campbell; Laura-May Scott


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‘For policyholder work, there is no one better out there. They have an incredible knowledge of the insurance industry, combined with absolute top-flight lawyers.’

‘Mark Pring is a truly exceptional litigator. He combines years of experience in insurance litigation at the very highest level with a cool head, a tactician’s brain and a real understanding of the commercial aspects of every decision.’

‘Margaret Campbell is an outstanding lawyer. She has unrivalled knowledge and experience in her field, coupled with sound judgment and an easy manner.’

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A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman acts for policyholders in a range of insurance disputes, including matters relating to business interruption claims resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. It has extensive experience representing companies in disputes regarding international insurance, including involving the Lloyd’s market and the Bermuda market. Calum Burnett and Arnondo Chakrabarti co-head the London litigation department. The team is bolstered by its deep bench of specialist insurance litigators, including Russell Butland, who has particular experience working on claims involving property damage and business interruption, crime, professional indemnity, and directors and officers. Charlie Weston-Simons acts on disputes arising from major classes of commercial insurance with recent experience on issues arising from Covid-19, Grenfell, ransomware, and private M&A transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Calum Burnett; Arnondo Chakrabarti


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Charlie Weston-Simons; Russell Butland


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‘The team takes a global and sophisticated approach to a client’s position and the dispute.’

‘Charlie Weston-Simons is down to earth, easy to deal with, sharp, and a great practical lawyer and adviser.’

‘They have particular expertise in the cyber insurance field, where the team is well known as a go-to in the market.’

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Clifford Chance LLP

Clifford Chance LLP advises policyholders on a range of high-value, cross-border and complex insurance claims and disputes. The ‘experienced’ team regularly works with banks, major corporates, aircraft leasing companies and private equity firms, particularly within the oil and gas, energy and construction sectors. The team is headed by the ‘outstanding’ Philip Hill, who has extensive experience on a range of claims, including COVID-19-related business interruption claims and aviation claims. Christopher Ingham is known for his work on business interruption, liability, political risk and credit insurance, particularly within the energy sector. Balijit Rai is experienced in advising on policy wordings and coverage issues, including directors and officers, warranty and indemnity and political risk, with a current focus on aircraft litigation.

Praxisleiter:

Philip Hill


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Christopher Ingham; Baljit Rai


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‘The team are very strong on all aspects of insurance law, and they are very tactically aware.’

‘Philip Hill is an outstanding insurance litigation practitioner. He is savvy, his analysis is penetrating, but he is calm and measured to boot.’

‘Baljit Rai is incredibly organised and motivated. She runs a tight ship and fights her client’s corner hard.’

Kernmandanten

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise


Falcon 2019-1 Aircraft 3 Limited


KDAC Aircraft Trading 2 Limited


BOC Aviation


CDB Aviation


Hermes


NAC Aviation


SMBC


Arsenal Football Club Plc


Aston Villa Football Club Limited


The Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club Limited


CPFC Limited


Leicester City Football Club Limited


The Liverpool Football Club And Athletic Grounds Limited


West Ham United Football Club Limited


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  • Acts for a number of aircraft leasing lessors, including Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, in Commercial Court claims.
  • Acting for ten aircraft leasing lessors in Commercial Court claims for losses under the Lessees’ policies totalling approximately US $3 billion.
  • Acting for a number of football clubs in high-profile High Court proceedings to recover losses suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fladgate LLP

Fladgate LLP’s team advise across the insurance spectrum in a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, energy, and financial services. The team has particular strengths in COVID-19 business interruption claims as well as advising on construction all-risks, professional indemnity, credit risk and more. The head of the team, Garbhan Shanks, is known for his expertise in cyber, political risk, Bermuda form, and business interruption disputes. David Weare specialises in insurance disputes within the construction and engineering sectors. Naomi Hall provides coverage advice on a wide range of issues affecting various policies, including liability policies, property, construction all-risks and warranty and indemnity. Harriet Chopra is known for representing US policyholders in product liability disputes and Bermuda Form arbitrations.

Praxisleiter:

Garbhan Shanks


Weitere Kernanwälte:

David Weare; Naomi Hall; Harriet Chopra


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‘Naomi Hall is a very capable associate who brings her knowledge to bear effectively and is brilliant with the clients.’

‘The Fladgate insurance team is involved in large, complex insurance coverage claims and disputes where they have a strong reputation in navigating clients to a successful outcome. They have a team of excellent specialist insurance and reinsurance lawyers.’

‘Garbhan Shanks has a strong market presence and is well regarded for his extensive work acting primarily for policyholders in a range of sectors. I always find Garbhan to be clear and confident. He knows his subject areas inside out.’

Kernmandanten

Specialised Vessel Services Ltd


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  • Act for the policyholder, Specialised Vessel Services, in the following High Court broker professional negligence claim: Specialised Vessel Services Ltd v Meridian Risk Solutions Ltd.

HFW

HFW is an ‘experienced and well-led firm’ that takes a sector-based approach, drawing on its deep industry knowledge within the energy, power and mining sectors to provide advice in related insurance disputes of a complex and international nature. The firm has an expanding practice in Latin America, bolstering its international abilities. The team is co-headed by Jonathan Bruce and Nigel Wick. Bruce specialises in the energy, property and marine insurance sectors, advising on a range of work. Wick handles a wide range of insurance matters, including recent significant work relating to COVID-19, natural disasters and various major onshore and offshore energy losses.

Praxisleiter:

Jonathan Bruce; Nigel Wick


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Simon Banner


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‘In-depth practical and hands-on knowledge of the insurance industry and insurance law.’

‘The team had strong capabilities, led by partners with strong market knowledge. We always dealt with the same individuals who were experienced and knew the case. There were quick turnaround/response times to any request.’

‘HFW have strength in depth across multiple jurisdictions to bring the best to our clients in all circumstances.’

Kernmandanten

Technip Energies NV


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K&L Gates LLP

K&L Gates LLP’s ‘highly specialist and extremely knowledgeable’ practice maintains a strong reputation for advising policyholders on a broad range of matters. The team has extensive international capabilities, particularly in Europe, the Middle East, the US and Australia. It’s particularly noted for its strength in its resolution of contentious coverage disputes. Sarah Turpin heads the team, with significant experience in a range of disputes including professional liability, credit risk, and business interruption. Matthew Smith has significant experience in insurance disputes involving the construction and oil and gas industries, while Ian Meredith is involved in Bermuda seated coverage arbitrations, with many arising under the Bermuda form.

Praxisleiter:

Sarah Turpin


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Matthew Smith; Ian Meredith


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‘Highly specialist and extremely knowledgeable team producing the highest standard of work. Brilliant team players and very commercial yet excellent with clients.’

‘Sarah Turpin is genuinely brilliant, one of the best insurance lawyers I have worked with. She is highly intelligent, very knowledgeable, very experienced, great with clients, commercial and tough yet extremely personable. She is first-rate across the board.’

‘The team is nimble and very adaptable in the way they fit in with their client’s working and communication practices and preferences. Great sense of humour compliments very nicely the deep knowledge of the law and experience of the insurance market and key stakeholders.’

Kernmandanten

Republic of France


Far East Façades (UK) Limited


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  • Representing the Republic of France in a series of court and arbitral proceedings that arose out of the loss of the oil tanker, the M/T Prestige, in Nov 2002 and the resulting major oil spill.
  • Representing FEFUK in two proceedings issued urgently out of the High Court’s Technology and Construction Court and Insolvency and Companies List. The proceedings arise from alleged defects in the installation of cladding on One The Elephant.

Mishcon de Reya LLP

Mishcon de Reya LLP continues to attract high-profile instructions in business interruption claims alongside a range of other insurance matters such as professional liability, construction and power generation losses and political risk. The team is often sought out by corporates to advise on business-critical insurance claims. Richard Leedham leads the practice, acting predominantly for corporate policyholders across a range of industries. Ralph Fearnhead is undertaking extensive international work, which has included political risk, property damage and business interruption claims. Chris Neilson is experienced in advising businesses on construction, property, and business interruption matters, amongst others. Sophie Fairclough acts for a range of clients, including corporate and high-net-worth individuals, on a variety of coverage disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Richard Leedham


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ralph Fearnhead; Chris Neilson; Sophie Fairclough


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‘Ralph Fearnhead’s team was very focused and clear on what needed to be done. The matter was transactional, and given the complexities of the case, they managed the English law aspects very efficiently indeed.’

‘Ralph Fearnhead excelled: clear and concise in his advice and in what needed to be done, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘This firm stands out for always focusing on how the client’s best interests are served and ensuring consistent and clear communication with the client.’

Kernmandanten

Various Eateries Trading Limited


Prosus Limited


Norman Hay Plc


Al Mana Group


Burger and Lobster Restaurant Group Limited


Newcastle Rugby Limited


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Stewarts Law LLP

Stewarts Law LLP’s litigation-only policyholder disputes practice focuses solely on high-value and complex coverage disputes for policyholders, combining ‘true deep technical expertise and commercial understanding’ to achieve its reputation as heavyweight policyholder advocates, particularly in the COVID-19-related business interruption sphere. The practice is bolstered by its experienced and dedicated team of insurance coverage experts led by ‘outstanding’ Aaron Le Marquer, who, alongside extensive COVID-19-related business interruption work, is experienced in all lines of commercial insurance, with a particular focus on high-value and complex disputes, often with a cross-border element. Chloe Derrick has a wealth of experience in a broad range of insurance coverage disputes, with strong multi-jurisdiction experience. The practice benefits from the recent promotion of James Breese to partner, who has acted on a number of business interruption cases and significant political risk insurance disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Aaron Le Marquer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Chloe Derrick; James Breese


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‘Stewart’s policyholders’ insurance practice team is excellent. The team is on top of all cutting-edge areas of the law and provides clients with the support needed to bring about a positive outcome.’

‘James Breese is fantastic. He is on-the-ball, user-friendly, incisive in his advice and excellent in client handling.’

‘Chloe Derrick at Stewarts has been particularly impressive. She listened to our wishes and made sure she came up with a very commercial strategy that involved incremental steps while preserving all our options.’

Kernmandanten

London International Exhibition Centre plc


Liberty Retail


Glyndebourne Opera


Danny Gordon


Arena Racing


Covid-19 Claims Portal


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  • Acting for the London International Exhibition Centre in its Covid-19 BI test case claim on causation in ‘at the premises’ disease clauses.
  • Representing Liberty Retail in Covid-19 BI dispute over whether coverage is triggered at all under the Prevention of Access clause in Liberty Mutual’s proprietary wording.
  • Representing a group of 22 UK racecourses in their Covid-19 BI claim against Liberty Mutual, Allianz and Aviva.

Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard‘s experienced and highly specialist team is able to advise on all aspects of insurance coverage and related disputes. The team has particular aptitude in international disputes, bolstered by its strong links to its US team. The team is led by Richard Wise, who has experience with Bermuda Form and other cross-border disputes. Victoria Pool acts in disputes primarily involving directors and officers, warranty and indemnity, trade credit, professional indemnity, and all-risks cover. Natasha Winter acts on a full range of complex, high-value disputes, including insurance claims supported by urgent injunctive relief. Laura Payne has extensive experience acting for major national and multinational policyholders in arbitration and court proceedings, particularly in international Bermuda Form arbitration.

Praxisleiter:

Richard Wise


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Victoria Pool; Natasha Winter; Laura Payne


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‘The team at Addleshaw Goddard is excellent. They are commercially savvy, completely on top of difficult legal issues, and have sound judgment. They are a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Victoria Pool is extremely smart, attentive to detail, and has a keen eye for her clients’ interests.’

‘The insurance team at Addleshaw Goddard represents all that a client could want. They are personable, hard-working, and super bright, but they always have an eye for the appropriate commercial outcome.’

Kernmandanten

Project Angel Bidco Limited


Albemarle Asset Management Limited


Dassault Aviation SA


Tao Group Hospitality


GSK


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  • Acting on behalf of Project Angel BidCo in an English Court case concerning a warranty and indemnity insurance claim. The case concerns the construction of an anti-bribery and corruption exclusion in the relevant policy.
  • Acting for a US client in a series of liability insurance arbitrations concerning losses in excess of $300m arising from one of its products installed in residential homes.
  • Acting on behalf of Tao Group Hospitality, in action for declaratory relief as to whether coverage is available for losses associated with a sex discrimination lawsuit.

Burges Salmon LLP

Burges Salmon LLP has extensive experience acting for insurers, bolstering its understanding of the sector and related disputes, to the benefit of its policyholder clients. The team leverages its firm-wide expertise in the construction, infrastructure, and financial service sectors to provide expertise in insurance disputes in these sectors. The team is headed by Matthew Kaltsas-Walker, based in Bristol and London, who has particular expertise in construction insurance, financial services-related disputes, and public liability claims.

Praxisleiter:

Matthew Kaltsas-Walker


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Christopher Wenn; Elizabeth Pouget


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‘Matthew Kaltsas-Walker is a really smart and impressive lawyer, combining excellent legal skills with superb strategy.’

‘Very knowledgeable, extremely hard-working, excellent lawyers, very pragmatic and very good with clients.’

‘Excellent team, very high-quality work product, great team players, very down-to-earth and unpretentious.’

Kernmandanten

Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited


FirstGroup plc


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  • Advised Financial Services Compensation Scheme on a portfolio of claims against defaulted SIPP Operators and their PI Insurers via the Third Party (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010.

Edwin Coe LLP

Edwin Coe LLP advises on a range of insurance matters, with a recent focus on COVID-19-related business interruption claims and advising several policyholder groups regarding the FCA test case. The team is led by Roger Franklin, who acts on a variety of non-marine, commercial insurance matters including professional negligence, directors and officers, shareholder claims and general liability and coverage disputes, as well as being at the forefront of business interruption claims. Nicola Maher acts across numerous sectors with particular expertise in relation to substantial property damage and business interruption claims arising from fire, flooding, design defects, cyber losses and COVID-19.

Praxisleiter:

Roger Franklin


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nicola Maher; Oliver Pannell


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‘A great firm for policyholders, with a wealth of experience in this regard.’

‘One of the strongest teams out there acting for insureds. They know what they are doing and are highly skilled at getting the right results for their clients.’

‘I thoroughly recommend Nicola Maher for her ability to cut to the heart of the matter and realise clients’ commercial objectives.’

Kernmandanten

Flat Iron Steak Ltd


Safestay Plc


Fuller, Smith & Turner Plc


Gatwick Investment Ltd T/A Crowne Plaza London Gatwick Airport


In And Out Club Ltd


Oaxaca Ltd. T/A Wahaca


Starboard Hotels Ltd


George On High Ltd & George On Rye Ltd


Carebrook Ltd & Carebrook (Camden Market) Ltd


Delta Portfolio Property LLP


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  • Advising a brewery in connection with its claim against its insurer for £37.5m Covid-19 losses.
  • Advising in the formation of a group action against QIC (Europe) Ltd and RSA in connection with claims against insurers for multiple COVID-19 losses linked to the various lockdowns.
  • Advising on a refused BI claim following a fire at a listed hotel and a subsequent professional negligence claim brought against the insurance broker.

Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s insurance practice stands out for its expertise across key sectors, including financial services, energy, natural resources, hospitality, and consumer goods. The team is noted for handling high-value, business-critical matters, supported by its extensive international reach. The team is co-led by Jamie Rogers and Lydia Savill. Rogers is recognised for his work on contentious policyholder claims, particularly in the energy sector, while Savill is highlighted for her proficiency in property damage, construction, trade credit, and finance-related claims. Nick Atkins is a key name with a strong track record in COVID-19-related claims and the coordination of complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Jamie Rogers; Lydia Savill


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nick Atkins


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‘I have worked closely with Lydia Savill and I continue to be impressed on a daily basis with how she knocks it out of the park on every issue. She is across every detail, gets straight to the heart of every issue, and is a master tactician who can see ten moves ahead on the chess board.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the area and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Lydia Savill is efficient and knowledgeable and is excellent in dealing with clients.’

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Wordley Partnership

Wordley Partnership continues to establish itself, operating at the forefront of some of the most significant matters affecting the insurance market, including a number of COVID-19 business interruption matters. The team is bolstered by its ability to handle significant cross-border mandates. The team is jointly led by Paul Wordley, Graham Denny, Alison Proctor, Costas Frangeskides and Simon Schindler, who all have extensive experience and expertise across a number of sectors covering a range of insurance advisory work and disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Paul Wordley; Graham Denny; Alison Proctor; Costas Frangeskides; Simon Schindler


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‘Niche firm with immense experience in insurance litigation.’

‘Paul Wordley is like an attack dog, and he pursues every point in his client’s favour.’

‘Graham Denny is a first-class lawyer and relentless litigator.’

Kernmandanten

CP Holdings Limited


Few Inns


Shannon Engine Support Limited


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Wynterhill LLP

Wynterhill LLP is recognised for its work in the construction and financial sectors, handling complex insurance coverage disputes, particularly in professional indemnity, property, and business interruption claims. The team has developed a strong practice in professional indemnity, especially for architects, engineers, and design and build contractors, while also covering contractors all risks, public liability, and product liability. Disputes through arbitration and expert determination are also key workstreams. The team is co-led by Daniel Brooks and Daniel Brooks. Hill, a founding partner, is noted for his work in financial institutions and directors & officers (FI/D&O) claims. Brooks specialises in professional indemnity and property damage, with a focus on construction-related disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Stuart Hill; Dan Brooks


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Roger Jones


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‘Good knowledge of insurance from a legal and practical perspective.’

‘They are good at what they do, representing policyholders in insurance disputes. They take a more pragmatic and realistic approach to their competitors in terms of seeking compromise if one is available.’

‘Dan Brooks is very knowledgeable about insurance matters and is excellent. He always acts in the best interests of his policyholder clients and is professional and commercial.’

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  • Advising an international broker on various issues arising out of disputes (both in the UK and US) between the London Market and lessors of aircraft that have been unable to leave Russia since the commencement of the war in Ukraine.
  • Advised an international firm of architects in relation to aggregation issues under a professional indemnity policy following claims in the US.
  • Advising 41 leaseholders (in respect of claims under a building insurance policy) following a fire that destroyed 13 flats in North London, in which they are defending allegations of recklessness at the inception of the policy.

Keystone Law

Keystone Law’s insurance policyholder team is recognised for its expertise in business interruption claims, particularly those linked to COVID-19. The practice is strengthened by the presence of seasoned insurance specialists Jane Harte-Lovelace and Marie-Claire Di Mambro. Harte-Lovelace is noted for her comprehensive insurance knowledge, particularly in representing smaller companies and individuals in complex coverage disputes and quantum arguments. Di Mambro, drawing on her extensive experience representing insurers, offers a unique advantage to clients and is highly regarded for her work on business interruption claims.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jane Harte-Lovelace; Marie-Claire di Mambro


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‘Keystone Law has been extremely helpful, and their professionality has been exceptional. The insights and legal knowledge are probably the best in the city. The lead partner, Jane Harte-Lovelace, has been understanding and relentless in pursuing our interests.’

‘Jane Harte-Lovelace’s attention to every legal detail and her empathy to our legal situation makes her stand out from all others.’

‘A unique firm. Outstanding individuals under one roof, consistently high standards, excellent and market-leading work.’

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Michelmores LLP

Michelmores LLP has extensive experience across different policy types and sectors. With a strong corporate and commercial client base, the team’s work often covers professional indemnity, directors and officers coverage, and public liability coverage disputes, as well as COVID-19 business interruption claims. The team is led by Jonathan Kitchin, who has particular expertise in the financial sector and is strong on matters with international aspects.

Praxisleiter:

Jonathan Kitchin


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Marie-Louise King; Fiona Pearson


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‘Jonathan Kitchin is knowledgeable, practical and fun to work with. He provides clear communication and gives advice and a view.’

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Osborne Clarke LLP

Philip Tansley arrived at Osborne Clarke LLP in 2022 to establish a specialist coverage team, and has since attracted complex and high-value work with a strong focus on construction, financial services and the technology and cyber sectors in which Tansley has a particular focus. The practice has benefitted from the arrival of Edward Cole in May 2023, who joined from Stephenson Harwood, and brings with him extensive experience in coverage disputes, particularly in marine and energy disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Tom Ellis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Philip Tansley; Edward Cole


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‘Osborne Clarke’s insurance litigation team have some highly experienced, able and dedicated lawyers who have proven ability to overcome challenges where others have not been successful.’

‘Philip Tansley has excellent technical ability and level of experience within his industry sector, which is an added benefit when faced with challenges.’

‘Philip Tansley and Edward Cole have delivered a first-rate service. Their approach is pragmatic and efficient. Focussed very much on getting the right result.’

Kernmandanten

Alstom Transportation (UK) Limited


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