Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
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Provided by Clyde & Co LLP
Speciality, International Risk and Reinsurance
This is separated into four sub-groups:
Political risk and trade credit - Political risk insurance (PRI), Confiscation, Expropriation, Nationalisation and Deprivation (CEND), Trade credit insurance (pre-export finance), Jeweller's
Block, Fine art, Specie, Commercial disputes
Reinsurance/insurance - International reinsurance disputes, advising on reinsurance policy wordings, Direct insurance, Irish work, Bi-lateral investment treaty disputes
A wide variety of international insurance and reinsurance disputes
Excess insurance coverage disputes team - Professional negligence, Bloodstock, Kidnap and ransom, Bermuda Form
Commercial work – The team also deals with direct instructions for commercial litigation
Chambers Review
Clyde & Co enjoys an excellent reputation for insurance and reinsurance work, demonstrating an exceptional strength in depth relied upon by some of the biggest names in the industry. The firm possesses high levels of expertise in the full spectrum of matters, from small claims to major losses, and is particularly adept at handling sizeable claims in the marine, energy and construction sectors. It is noted in particular for its strong global presence and the ability to provide unparalleled representation in international matters, as well as its specialist knowledge of the Lloyd's market.
Work Highlights
- Clyde & Co represent a group of Lloyds insurers in a USD22.5 million claim relating to a ship which is alleged to have been deliberately sunk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clyde & Co are excellent in highly complex multi-party matters and they are also very cost efficient."
"Clyde & Co have always provided their clients with the very best service. They are extremely responsive and on point."
"Clyde & Co have a great track record of handling complex matters from both a coverage and liability standpoint."
"Clyde & Co are excellent in highly complex multi-party matters and they are also very cost efficient."
"Clyde & Co have always provided their clients with the very best service. They are extremely responsive and on point."
"Clyde & Co have a great track record of handling complex matters from both a coverage and liability standpoint."
Notable Practitioners
James Cooper is head of the global insurance practice at Clyde & Co and has a wealth of expertise in contentious matters involving numerous jurisdictions. He offers particular expertise in claims concerning financial services and D&O policies.
Andrew Grant regularly advises insurers and underwriters on disputes relating to specialty lines of insurance, including major political risk and trade credit claims as well as those that concern specie and bloodstock.
"Andrew really is one of the biggest names in political risk and trade credit insurance, He's very highly respected and shows incredible judgement."
"He's highly respected and fantastically experienced."
Emma Ager has experience with a wide range of both insurance and reinsurance disputes, including Bermuda Form arbitrations. She is skilled in handling claims relating to product liability, professional indemnity and D&O policies, among other matters.
"Emma is extraordinarily knowledgeable about Bermuda Form policy and the London arbitration procedure."
"Emma is a Bermuda Form expert, her attention to detail and ability to write meaningfully and thoughtfully is impressive."
Toby Rogers expertly handles a broad spectrum of coverage disputes on behalf of insurers, particularly those arising out of significant property-related and business interruption losses.
Ranked Lawyers at
Clyde & Co LLP
UK-wide
Members
Provided by Clyde & Co LLP
Emma Ager
Jane Andrewartha
Jon Turnbull
Simon Kemp
Simon Schindler
Tony Baumgartner