Insurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border) | Global

Kennedys is routinely named as one of the UK's strongest insurance firms. All key lines of business are covered by the London team, which is also known for its product liability and professional negligence expertise. The law firm continues to expand impressively on a global scale, having developed leading insurance practices in key jurisdictions in Latin America, Asia and Europe. London-listed and global insurance companies are well served by the firm's own network, which now includes offices in Bermuda and the USA, and also benefit from associations established with high-performing local counsel firms.

Regarded as a highly capable global practice, CMS provides a comprehensive service to international clients in areas such as M&A, dispute resolution, and banking and finance. The sector-oriented London team exhibits real strength advising clients from the energy, insurance, technology and life sciences spaces. Cross-border mandates are often coordinated from the UK, but the firm also stands out for its excellent network of offices throughout continental Europe, which is strengthened by its presence in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

A law firm renowned for its knowledge of product liability, healthcare and professional negligence matters, DAC Beachcroft stands out internationally for the strength of its contentious insurance practice. Disputes relating to all major lines of business can be handled from London, and the firm is especially well equipped to advise both UK and international insurers in connection with claims involving Latin America, thanks to a combination of in-house capabilities and associations with local practices throughout the region. Alongside an office in Singapore, DAC Beachcroft's European presence also continues to develop: the London office maintains close relationships with insurance firms across the continent, and its own offices, including in France, Ireland and Spain.

Contentious claims relating to the marine and energy spheres are expertly handled by HFW's London practitioners. The team is also adept at advising insurers in connection with disputes arising out of natural disasters, construction projects and damage to industrial and offshore property. Cross-border insurance expertise, particularly relating to Latin American countries, can be provided from London, and the team regularly combines with strong insurance practices across HFW's wider network.

DLA Piper's London office offers clients a dedicated insurance team which is accustomed to acting for global carriers on a broad spectrum of contentious proceedings. The group is particularly well equipped to handle cross-border reinsurance disputes and is able to call on the firm's excellent global network to co-lead complex multi-jurisdictional claims.

Mayer Brown is a full-service, global outfit which brings considerable transatlantic expertise to a broad spectrum of matters, particularly those relating to capital markets and financing. From London, clients with multi-jurisdictional needs reap the benefits of a practice encompassing both transactional and contentious mandates. Notably, London houses a highly skilled capital markets team, while insurance companies facing cross-border claims can call on a talented bench of practitioners. The law firm's capabilities from both the UK and USA are enhanced by a network of offices stationed in major financial centres worldwide.