Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 3060 6000About
Provided by RPC
A powerhouse in the insurance market, RPC has supported the sector throughout the world for over 70 years.
Our service goes beyond simply advising on the law. Our innate understanding of the commercial context in which insurance companies operate, means we can help you navigate complex business issues, as well as purely legal ones.
We offer the complete legal package covering claims, coverage and recoveries across all commercial lines of business to insurers, reinsurers, brokers, financiers and other intermediaries across the globe. Over a third of our claims practice involves working on international claims, using our network of specialist correspondent lawyers and through our offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- RPC acted for the reinsurers, GIC Re Syndicate 1947, in connection with a coverage dispute relating to a fire at a Tyson Foods rendering plant in Alabama.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"RPC has a solid bench of experienced partners who are very capable of handling large, complex cases."
"RPC are an excellent firm. They provide both pragmatic advice and innovative ways of dealing with complex matters."
"RPC are always responsive and provide excellent service levels."
"RPC has a solid bench of experienced partners who are very capable of handling large, complex cases."
"RPC are an excellent firm. They provide both pragmatic advice and innovative ways of dealing with complex matters."
"RPC are always responsive and provide excellent service levels."
Notable Practitioners
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 very experienced; she knows everything about insurance law and the industry."
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 always provides excellent advice which is both balanced and considered, whilst also considering the commercial intricacies of insurance."
"He is a very strong lawyer - James approaches each issue in a calm and considered way."
Ben Gold is noted for his work on behalf of insurers and reinsurers in coverage disputes and claims defence, particularly those concerning D&O and professional indemnity.
"Ben is a technically brilliant lawyer."
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 an incredibly good lawyer; she is smart, thorough and detail focused."
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