Insurance: Mainly Policyholders
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Clifford Chance has a well-regarded insurance team with particular strength in advising financial institutions on political risk, D&O and credit insurance. The firm also offers an array of other services to corporate policyholders, including non-contentious advice on regulatory matters and policy wording. The team has additional expertise in professional indemnity and title insurance issues and notable strength handling complex multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised a number of aircraft lessors, including Dubai Aerospace, on claims against their insurers relating to losses suffered when aircraft were detained by Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance can be counted on to handle the most complex matters. they are very strong across the board."
"The commercial disputes team at Clifford Chance is extremely impressive in terms both of its size and its quality."
"Clifford Chance have the ability to put together a big team to deal with large scale litigation, they provide an effective service."
"Clifford Chance can be counted on to handle the most complex matters. they are very strong across the board."
"The commercial disputes team at Clifford Chance is extremely impressive in terms both of its size and its quality."
"Clifford Chance have the ability to put together a big team to deal with large scale litigation, they provide an effective service."
Notable Practitioners
Philip Hill is a popular choice for corporate policyholders seeking counsel in relation to coverage disputes arising from D&O, credit insurance and political risk claims. He also advises clients on policy wording and risk management.
"Philip is a leading light in insurance, he is a deep thinker and is highly approachable."
"Philip is a super tactician, who always thinks about how to achieve the best for his clients."
"Philip expertly navigates very complex insurance coverage disputes and demonstrates an impressive breadth of knowledge and expertise of the law in this area."
Baljit Rai has considerable experience assisting banks and multinational corporations with a range of insurance disputes. She has an impressive track record of handling claims concerning credit risk and D&O liability.
"Baljit really drives litigation forward; she is extremely thorough."
"Baljit is unquestionably an expert in contentious and complicated insurance coverage matters. She provides clear and strategic advice."
Christopher Ingham is noted for his expert handling of D&O, trade credit and political risk matters. He is particularly adept at assisting clients in the banking and energy sectors, including multinational companies and international financial institutions.
"Christopher has a first-rate brain; he is a real thinker and considers all angles."
"Christopher is really on top of the trends, knows what will work and is good at interrogating arguments."
"Christopher is extremely competent and has very good client-handling skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
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