Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer
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Band 3
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BatesCarey LLP has a leading insurance practice in Chicago that is also well regarded for its ability to handle matters across the US. The team has a broad range of coverage expertise than includes D&O, business interruption and environmental contamination, with notable involvement in cases arising from the opioid crisis and COVID-19 losses.
Work Highlights
- BatesCarey advised Swiss Re, Aspen, Great American, Medmarc, Navigators and Munich Re in seeking insurance coverage in a multidistrict litigation against opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers, resulting in claims involving billions of dollars in potential losses.
Strengths
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"The team provides excellent client service and is very timely. They are attentive, friendly and direct in their advice; you hear it straight."
"BatesCarey understand the needs of the client. The team communicates in an efficient and cost-effective way and obtains excellent results."
"The quality of their service is outstanding, as is their responsiveness."
"The team provides excellent client service and is very timely. They are attentive, friendly and direct in their advice; you hear it straight."
"BatesCarey understand the needs of the client. The team communicates in an efficient and cost-effective way and obtains excellent results."
"The quality of their service is outstanding, as is their responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Fleischer has experience handling a wide range of insurance coverage disputes, including those arising from toxic exposure, business interruption and construction defects.
"Adam is not only a skilled lawyer but he provides advice in a digestible format that furthers decision making."
"Adam Fleischer stands out as both intellectually gifted and professional in demeanor."
Robert Bates offers extensive expertise in representing global reinsurers in complex disputes. He is adept at acting in litigation as well as in arbitrations.
"Bob is the most practical, hands-on, roll-up-his-sleeves law firm principal I have ever met."
"We could not run our business successfully without Bob's valuable guidance and legal insights."