Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper is a global practice with impressive capabilities in a range of insurance and reinsurance work, with notable strength in aviation and cyber insurance matters. The firm regularly represents a range of prominent insurance providers and brokers in complex cross-border work. The team has additional expertise in warranty and indemnity, political risk and marine insurance and handles a significant amount of work relating to the Lloyd's market.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper acted for Tokio Marine Kiln in respects of its potential loss exposures relating to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Strengths
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"DLA Piper have an excellent team and they are the firm you call in for a complex claim."
"When dealing with complex and sophisticated matters the DLA team provide clear advice to their clients, cutting through the noise to get to the heart of the issue."
"DLA Piper have an excellent team and they are the firm you call in for a complex claim."
"When dealing with complex and sophisticated matters the DLA team provide clear advice to their clients, cutting through the noise to get to the heart of the issue."
Notable Practitioners
Leon Tayloris global co-chair of DLA Piper's insurance sector group. He advises primarily on reinsurance matters, with notable expertise in handling cross-border disputes related to serious aviation disasters and property damage claims.
"Leon offers first rate advice; he's extremely knowledgeable and has an excellent reputation."
"Leon is great at contextualising difficult legal points for business executives."
Jane Childs often handles insurance disputes concerning financial institutions, including those that arise from claims of mis-selling and market manipulation. She also has notable expertise in D&O and W&I policies.
"Jane is excellent technically and is highly organised - she keeps her clients updated on everything."
"Jane is such a pleasure to work with. She is responsive, clear and unflappable in the face of time pressures."
"Jane is a pleasure to work with and brings a high level of sophistication. Her approach is not adversarial which lends it self well to seeking commercial resolution."
Luke Mooney is an associate who has notable experience assisting with insurance and reinsurance disputes. His expertise includes aviation, property damage and cyber claims, among others.
"Luke is well organised, very responsive and is supportive to his clients."
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