Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance

RPC offers significant domestic and international expertise to many of the largest insurance providers in the market. The firm is especially prominent in the property, energy and construction sectors, with strong experience in a number of specialist areas, including financial lines, cyber and IT, political risk and D&O. The team is well equipped to handle claims of high value and with complex multi-jurisdictional aspects, and is also able to provide clients with a range of policy and regulatory advice.

"I keep coming back to RPC because of the service they provide and because they win the disputes."

"RPC has experts in their field and has an exceptionally strong team."

"The lawyers always take into account commercial considerations and work with us to ensure communications and strategy meet our needs."

"RPC has experienced and capable partners, combined with consistently impressive associates."

"They are a very knowledgeable team and provide clearly articulated advice."

RPC represented the Fidelis group concerning claims brought by aircraft lessors in relation to aircraft that were retained by Russia operators following the invasion of Ukraine.

Victoria Sherratt concentrates primarily on high-value property insurance disputes, advising a number of key names in the market. She often advises on claims for property damage and business interruption arising out of catastrophic fires and building collapse. "Victoria is one of my go-to lawyers. She always makes time for me even when clearly busy." "Victoria has considerable expertise, a good grasp of the detail and is good at getting me up to speed on matters."

James Wickes has considerable expertise in insurance and reinsurance disputes. He regularly advises on matters concerning financial lines, including W&I and D&O insurance claims. "James Wickes is extremely responsive, thorough and attentive to our needs. He understands the market and is always thinking of commercial solutions." "He provides very strong service, commerciality and quality of advice."

Naomi Vary is noted for her adept handling of complex insurance disputes. She has considerable expertise in matters concerning political risk and trade credit insurance. "Naomi is a fantastic lawyer with an attention to detail and grasp of complexity that often surpasses her peers. She makes my life much easier and it is a pleasure to work on very difficult and complex matters with her." "Naomi is very bright." "Naomi Vary is usually the smartest person in the room."

Ben Gold is developing a strong reputation for his work on behalf of insurers and reinsurers in coverage disputes and claims defence, particularly those concerning D&O and professional indemnity. "Ben Gold is a studious and thorough individual." "He has one of the finest legal minds I've ever come across, and importantly, applies it with superb commerciality."