Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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CMS offers an array of services to leading insurers, who benefit from its strong international presence. It demonstrates extensive expertise handling matters involving professional negligence, aviation, construction and cyber risk. The firm has additional strength in the reinsurance market, particularly with regard to losses concerning the energy, mining and aviation sectors. Furthermore, the team advises insurance brokers on coverage matters as well as defending them in negligence claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS get great results. They give commercial advice and won't just sit on the fence."
"CMS get great results. They give commercial advice and won't just sit on the fence."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Foss is head of the CMS insurance and reinsurance group. He handles a wide range of disputes for insurers, brokers and underwriters in relation to substantial claims within the energy, construction and manufacturing sectors.
"Ed is commercial and knows all the market players."
Simon Garrett is well regarded for his expertise in insurance disputes concerning the financial services industry. He regularly handles matters relating to large claims brought under D&O and professional indemnity policies.
"Simon is a good communicator."
Simon Kilgour adeptly advises insurers and reinsurers in relation to a diverse range of contentious issues, often on cases that are multi-jurisdictional in nature. His recent experience includes major business interruption and event cancellation claims.
"Simon Kilgour is well regarded."
Alex Denslow represents brokers, insurers and reinsurers in complex international disputes. He is experienced at advising on claims made on a range of policies including D&O and business interruption.
"He provides great service."
"Alex Denslow is strategically very good. He really digs into the case."