Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
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(020) 7628 2020Chambers Review
Simmons & Simmons is a well-regarded firm with expertise across a range of complex and high-end insurance disputes. The firm acts for a broad roster of insurers, financial institutions and brokers on both domestic and international mandates. The team demonstrates particular strength in handling coverage disputes arising out of construction defect, professional indemnity and product liability claims.
Work Highlights
- Simmons & Simmons advised Nexus Underwriting as the professional indemnity insurers in claims arising from the collapse of Beaufort Securities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simmons & Simmons have a terrific depth of experience. They are technically strong and are appropriately resourced; with the required global reach, to handle the biggest matters."
"Simmons & Simmons are a group of competent, commercially-minded and pragmatic lawyers."
"Simmons & Simmons have a terrific depth of experience. They are technically strong and are appropriately resourced; with the required global reach, to handle the biggest matters."
"Simmons & Simmons are a group of competent, commercially-minded and pragmatic lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
International head of insurance at Simmons & Simmons, James Pollock has a practice with a particular focus on professional liability claims, most notably in the construction industry. He is a skilled litigator and also handles ADR proceedings.