Insurance: Mainly Policyholders
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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Allen & Overy has an established reputation for its work advising insurance policyholders from a broad range of industries. The firm is particularly well known for its representation of major domestic and international banks, with other key clients including energy and pharmaceutical companies. The team also has considerable expertise in cross-border work, most notably political risk claims and those concerning the financial sector and experience handling Bermuda Form insurance disputes.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Overy continued to act for NatWest in a claim against its bankers' blanket bond insurers for losses resulting from the Madoff fraud.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Allen & Overy provides commercial and easy-to-understand advice. They are very responsive and friendly to deal with."
"Allen & Overy provides commercial and easy-to-understand advice. They are very responsive and friendly to deal with."
Notable Practitioners
Joanna Page is an experienced litigator who is skilled in the representation of policyholder clients from a broad array of sectors including banking, construction and energy.
"Joanna Page is an excellent and highly regarded insurance lawyer."
Russell Butland advises on a wide range of claims for policyholder clients concerning property damage and business interruption losses as well as financial lines and professional indemnity.
"Russell Butland is very personable and easy to deal with."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
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