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

Clifford Chance's London office is viewed as a powerful force in the UK market, with a leading reputation for carrying out international work across a full-service range of practice areas. The law firm has significant appeal for handling cross-border work because of its impressive global network and remains a popular choice for leading sophisticated international mandates. Typical clients include major international banks and financial institutions.

Policyholder representation forms an important part of the firm's international offering in London. The team maintains a leading reputation for its representation of insureds in a range of cross-border claims. The London team effectively collaborates with specialists across the firm's network, adeptly serving clients seeking advice relating to D&O, energy, political risk and marine policies.

As part of a premier international law firm with a highly-integrated network of global offices, A&O Shearman's London team is frequently identified as a standout choice to coordinate cross-border work. Offering a well-developed, full-service platform with consistent quality across numerous practice areas and sectors, the London office fulfils a significant role as the firm's central hub within its diverse global network. The team advises on some of the biggest and most complex cross-border deals in the market and is particularly highlighted as having an edge over many competitors in the banking sector. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Acting for policyholders on complex, cross-border insurance disputes forms a crucial part of K&L Gates's international practice in the UK. Collaborating closely with a leading US team, practitioners in London are particularly well positioned to service clients facing transatlantic proceedings. Cross-border claims relating to D&O, credit risk and professional liability policies, among others, are adeptly handled by the firm.