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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance

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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

BCLP maintains a strong profile for its representation of an impressive roster of blue-chip companies in reinsurance disputes, including those arising from major instances of political unrest and financial misconduct as well as natural disasters. The firm also acts for insurers and underwriters on a range of matters, including significant property damage and construction-related claims. The team exhibits considerable skill in international arbitrations as well as litigation and has notable expertise in cases concerning complex aggregation issues.

Work Highlights

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  • BCLP advised RSA on its claim against Equitas concerning reinsurance payments relating to asbestos injury claims that RSA had paid out.

Strengths

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BCLP are extremely professional in recognising the needs of their clients, furnishing them with the commercial advice required to make an informed decision.

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The team at BCLP are always responsive - doubly so when working towards a deadline.

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BCLP's team was excellent at being able to provide detailed advice in complex matters with a commercial eye to the market.

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Notable Practitioners

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Anthony Lennox
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Anthony Lennox is head of BCLP's reinsurance and insurance group. He adroitly handles a broad spectrum of insurance and reinsurance disputes, including those relating to construction defect claims and property damage as the result of fire, flooding and civil unrest. He also has expertise in financial lines claims.

Anthony's knowledge and capability was incredibly impressive, he can manage his team efficiently and with aplomb.

Anthony is commercial astute and he is tuned into the needs of his clients.

Anthony is a brilliant lawyer. He is responsive and understanding of the issues, whilst keeping in mind the ultimate goal of the client.

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Jonathan Sacher
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Jonathan Sacher is co-leader of the insurance practice at BCLP and has deep expertise in contentious insurance and reinsurance matters. He handles a broad range of disputes, from environmental and property damage claims through to those brought under marine and trade credit insurance policies.

Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable and has excellent connections in the insurance and reinsurance markets which has proven to be invaluable.

Jonathan's guidance is sophisticated; he is knowledgeable, practical and responsive.

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Anthony Lennox
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Jonathan Sacher
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