Insurance

Clyde & Co has a market-leading insurance practice with a deep bench of lawyers advising on the full gamut of insurance law. Its expertise ranges from corporate insurance mandates and M&A deals to regulatory investigations and insurance litigation. The firm's enviable client roster includes international and local insurers and reinsurers, as well as brokers and regulatory authorities. The team adeptly handles property damage claims, in addition to energy, marine, construction and life insurance matters. It is also noted for its experience in Shari'a-compliant insurance products (takaful).

"Clyde & Co possess very strong knowledge of the subject."

"They are able to handle and explain complex and sophisticated matters in a way that makes them easy to understand."

"Clyde & Co provide clear, concise and speedy advice. Their depth of knowledge is evident."

Clyde & Co represented Al Buhaira Insurance before the DIFC Court of Appeal in a USD70 million marine coverage dispute.

Practice co-head Peter Hodgins is extremely well versed in non-contentious insurance matters. He advises insurers, reinsurers and brokers on M&A and corporate structuring, as well as regulatory compliance issues. "Peter is a brilliant lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and experienced. He always provides pragmatic advice and extremely useful guidance." "He understands the core of any issue straight away and is able to explain the legal intricacies of the most complex problems." "Peter Hodgins is very responsive and helpful, and it makes him an invaluable asset."

Tom Bicknell is known for his handling of insurance regulatory matters and his contributions to insurance jurisprudence across the GCC. He recently joined Clyde & Co after leaving Pinsent Masons. "Tom Bicknell is a genuinely excellent lawyer with an in-depth knowledge of the financial services and insurance regulatory landscape in the UAE. He is one of the few individuals in the UAE that I trust to advise on complex issues in the sector. He has an established practice and is known for his pragmatic and commercial approach."

Wayne Jones co-heads Clyde & Co's Middle East insurance and reinsurance practice from Dubai. He represents a raft of major insurance clients in an impressive array of mandates, including coverage disputes and reinsurance matters spanning the Middle East and Africa.

Abu Dhabi-based Alfred Thornton frequently acts on coverage and reinsurance disputes in the energy and construction sectors. "Alfred has a very strong knowledge of how this region operates and how to tackle matters. We feel at ease if Alfred is handling the matter." "Alfred Thornton's technical ability is well up there in terms of expertise in the Middle East and English law. For me, Alfred is the go-to guy for large energy and construction claims."

Olivia Darlington has particular experience in advising on fire insurance risks and insurance policies in the financial sector. She recently joined Clyde & Co as a partner, having previously been the head of insurance for the Middle East and Africa at Simmons & Simmons. "Olivia Darlington has an excellent ability to distil complex legal matters into clear, comprehensible advice. She is responsive and manages expectations and deadlines diligently."

Mark Beswetherick has developed deep expertise representing reinsurers in disputes. He has recently been particularly active in the field of cyber and data protection insurance. He splits his time between the UAE and the UK.