Described by clients as ‘the premier insurance and reinsurance litigation firm’, Clyde & Co draws on strength in numbers and its international reach to maintain its position as an insurance powerhouse. Angela Flaherty acts as the practice head of the group and brings a deep knowledge of the oil and gas and renewables sectors to the team. James Cooper and Mandip Sagoo are both key names for financial institutions, directors and officers. Emma Ager deals with a wide range of classes of insurance and reinsurance. Andrew Grant is highly regarded for his work in political and tax credit risks and Neil Beresford is a point of reference for environmental liability claims arising from the sale of products. Simon Jackson departed to DAC Beachcroft LLP in May 2025.

Praised for its ability to be ‘fully aware of the commercial context of any claim’, Kennedys is routinely instructed to assist with product-related defence and coverage litigation, emerging risks on claims involving cyber terrorism and hacking, Bermuda Form arbitration and transactional liability claims. Nick Williams is responsible for leading the practice and is a specialist in an array of multi-jurisdictional (re)insurance litigation. Nick Thomas is the name for energy and power generation claims and David Chadwick is the go-to for political risk matters. Patrick Foss' broad practice covers energy, marine, political violence and property claims. Chris Zavos is active in the Lloyd’s and London markets, and John Bruce leads on the financial institutions and D&O work. Other standout features of the team include Tom Stapleton, who oversees the property, energy and construction team; Carole Vernon, who is experienced in Bermuda Form arbitrations; Tim McCaw and Felicity Ingram are also active members. Ingrid Hobbs departed to Simmons & Simmons  in February 2025.

Clients say the ‘Cyber & Data practice within CMS' insurance division is one of the strongest propositions in the market’. The firm also enjoys a strong reputation in advising non-marine insurers, reinsurers and insurance brokers. The practice is co-led by experienced partners Cheryl Gibson, who specialises in policy coverage, professional indemnity claims and both CAR and disputes against construction professionals; and Simon Garrett, whose expertise lies in claims against financial institutions, commercial D&O claims and professional indemnity disputes. Ed Foss is a key name in the group for his work on liability issues for insurance brokers and solicitors firms. Simon Kilgour brings a wealth of experience in multi-jurisdictional disputes to the team, while Alaina Wadsworth focuses her practice on the healthcare, aviation and professional negligence work.

Drawing on its significant headcount, the insurance group at DAC Beachcroft LLP is noted for its involvement in an array of contentious insurance claims. The wider practice is jointly overseen by Helen Faulkner, who is the insurance sector head; Liam O’Connell, who heads the global London insurance group; Mark Kendall, who leads the property casualty group and Patrick Hill, who manages the professional and financial lines insurance group. Jon Ogle is standout feature of the team for high value property claims, while James Deacon is known for his work on insurance coverage implications arising out of major incidents and emergencies. Ian Plumley is a specialist in international coverage, defence and subrogation disputes. Both Alex Stovold and Anna Anatolitou are key aviation contacts and Nick Young is the go-to for crisis management issues following major losses. The team welcomed former Clyde & Co lawyer, Simon Jackson in May 2025.

Equipped with ‘unrivalled knowledge of the sector’, HFW's insurance group is well versed at handling contentious claims pertaining to business interruption, product liability and professional indemnity. Its vast sector knowledge spans aviation, shipping, energy, construction and international trade. Christopher Foster takes charge of the team and has significant experience handling large COVID-19-related reinsurance disputes. Rupert Warren remains a key contact for several London market insurers. Adam Strong is noted for his knowledge of the Bermuda reinsurance market. Mark Meyer  and Christopher Cardona are active in property and business interruption claims.

Forming part of the firm’s wider litigation and dispute resolution department, the insurance litigation team at Norton Rose Fulbright is well equipped to handle a range of reinsurance arbitration and disputes, as well as aviation, property and political risk claims. Michelle George spearheads the practice which benefits from her significant experience handling political violence, product and professional liability claims. Adrian Mecz has a varied practice that covers policies involving banking and other financial and professional risks. Tim Ingham is the go-to for aviation insurance claims and Mike George stands out for his expertise in professional liability, trade credit and political risk and reinsurance claims.

Clients choose RPC when they are faced with ‘large securities class action or complex FI claims’. The insurance team is particularly noted for its expertise in claims pertaining to financial lines, property, energy, aviation and business lines. The group is overseen by Simon Laird, who is ably supported by Victoria Sherratt, whose expertise lies in property insurance, notably domestic and international commercial property risks. Toby Savage is a key name in the team for his energy, marine, aviation, political risk and trade credit knowledge. Lucy Dyson is a casualty insurance specialist and is routinely instructed on liability claims involving catastrophic events and product liability. James Wickes specialises in disputes involving financial institutions, D&O and crime claims. Naomi Vary is the go-to for political risk and trade credit insurance and Ollie Knox is an expert in shareholder claims under the FSMA.

Insurance boutique Beale & Co is highly regarded for its ‘strong construction presence’ and professional negligence work. At the head of the practice sits Peter Sewell, who has experience in disputes involving energy projects and cladding; Ross Baker, whose strengths lie in D&O liability and professional indemnity insurance; Martin Jensen, whose professional indemnity expertise covers property professionals, solicitors, insurance brokers and financial advisers; Antony Smith and Sheena Sood. For product insurance claims, Jason McNerlin is the go-to, notably those regarding product contamination and recall insurance coverage disputes. Nathan Penny-Larter excels in claims involving D&O and financial institutions. Eileen Pathiraja departed to Mills & Reeve LLP in October 2024.

Equipped with a ‘deep knowledge of insurance market’, boutique firm Clausen Miller LLP specialises in insurance and reinsurance litigation, with particular expertise in construction, business interruption and subrogation claims. John Startin and Jonathan Hall form the duo responsible for leading the group. Startin is ‘unparalleled in terms of ability to identify core issues’ and Hall excels in construction, business interruption and DSU claims.

In the insurance space, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is ‘a firm to go to for support in resolving difficult London and international disputes’. The team is experienced in claims across W&I, cyber, property, construction, political violence, trade credit, D&O, product liability and contingency. Paula Gaddum spearheads the group and draws on a wealth of experience in disputes involving distribution claims handling and profit share arrangements. Mark Everiss is a standout feature of the team and specialises in an array of business lines, as well as reinsurance disputes in the live and legacy markets.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP has the ability to act for a range of clients in the insurance sector, notably corporate policyholders, brokers, insurers and reinsurers. Alexander Oddy is responsible for heading up the team and has experience in claims involving third party liability, professional indemnity and E&O. Greig Anderson is a standout feature of the team for his significant expertise in cyber, D&O, professional indemnity and crime claims. Fiona Treanor is a key contact for any energy claims in the London and international insurance markets.

Owing to its strong relationships with a range of insures and broad insurance expertise, Pinsent Masons LLP is ‘entrusted with the most important pieces of litigation by the biggest insurance clients’. Colin Read is responsible for heading up the practice and brings specialist knowledge in the management of insurance claims in construction and engineering matters to the team. Chamika Hand is a key name in the team for her expertise in D&O, cyber and professional and product liability claims.

Simmons & Simmons enjoys a strong reputation in the construction space, seeing it regularly instructed on insurance disputes involving build disputes, cladding, professional negligence, policy coverage, property damage and business interruption claims. James Pollock oversees the practice and brings a wealth of knowledge of professional liability coverage, reinsurance and construction matters to the team. Felix Zimmermann is another asset to the team and is active in D&O, W&I and cyber claims. Jonathan Spencer is appreciated for his skills in defending construction professional indemnity claims.

The Browne Jacobson LLP insurance team handles disputes from an array of classes of business, notably commercial property damage, construction, product liability, FI and D&O. Jonathan Newbold sits at the head of the practice and also heads the national financial and professional risks group. Colin Peck excels in large-scale property damage and business interruption claims and Francis Mackie is the go-to for arbitrations. Samantha Zaozirny and Laura Brown are both also key team members.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's insurance disputes expertise is regularly sought in relation to the legacy sector, as well as for coverage advice on financial lines, construction and property insurance issues. The practice is jointly run by seasoned partners Anthony Lennox and Jonathan Sacher, who are both reinsurance experts. James Fairburn is highly regarded for his work in reinsurance claims and professional defence work. Richard Jennings and Kelly Jones are both also names to note in the team.

Dechert LLP makes full use of its ‘depth of knowledge and experience in international matters’ to handle insurance and reinsurance disputes. The team has been active of late in claims involving business interruption and grounded aircrafts in Russia. Dorothy Cory Wright leads the team and is an expert in commercial litigation. John Bedford has a wealth of experience in the financial services, e-commerce and payment services sectors. Stephen Surgeoner has significant knowledge of the banking, funds, insurance, energy and telecoms sectors. Stephen Surgeoner is also a name to note.

Formed of both the reinsurance and property risk & coverage teams, Keoghs LLP's contentious insurance expertise encompasses property risk, professional indemnity, D&O, cyber, financial lines and reinsurance. The practice is jointly led by the trio formed of Richard Houseago, who specialises in material damage, construction and engineering claims; Andrew Schütte, whose coverage disputes experience spans property, BI, energy, D&O, PI and cyber claims and Matthew Rogers, whose expertise lies in large loss property damage claims.

Keystone Law is home to a range of insurance and reinsurance disputes experts whose experience span an array of sectors and business lines. Hermès Marangos is a standout feature of the team and is highly regarded for his expertise in disputes involving emerging markets, notably in infrastructure, engineering, financial products and guarantees. James Crabtree‘s expertise covers insurance and reinsurance claims, coverage and disputes. James Healy-Pratt excels in aviation claims, while Elaine Chan is the go-to for product liability claims. Jason Kallis is also a name to highlight.

Mills & Reeve LLP's contentious insurance offering spans an array of classes of insurance, notably professional indemnity, political violence, political risk, specie, trade credit, cyber, FI, W&I, D&O and reinsurance. The group is jointly led by a trio of partners Neil Davis, who is an expert in professional indemnity claims and cyber insurance policies; Andrew Tobin, who enjoys a strong practice advising on specie, reinsurance, property and engineering claims; and Niall Innes, whose expertise lies in professional lines work. Alasdair Dick and Jacqui King are both highly regarded members of the group.

Shoosmiths LLP is routinely instructed on topical issues in the insurance market, notably claims involving political risk, COVID-19, cladding, cryptocurrency cover, Russian aircraft disputes and cyber risks. Susie Wakefield is in charge of leading the practice and brings a wealth of (re)insurance knowledge to the group from her previous work in the New York and Bermuda insurance markets. Paul Eccles is a standout feature of the team for his significant experience advising on coverage disputes, as well as business interruption claims.

Slaughter and May utilises its contentious insurance and reinsurance expertise to advise on topical matters, notably claims relating to business interruption policies as a result of COVID-19 losses. Richard Swallow is responsible for heading up the practice and is ably supported by Efstathios Michael, who is highly regarded for his knowledge of (re)insurance disputes in the London and international markets. Damian Taylor excels in COVID-19-related business interruption claims. Nupur Upadhyay is also a name to highlight.

Stephenson Harwood is distinguished by its marine sector expertise, seeing it well placed to advise on marine-related insurance and reinsurance disputes. Alex Davis is responsible for heading up the group and routinely acts for Lloyd’s and company market insurers on a range of marine insurance-based matters. Joe O’Keefe is a key name in the group and is active in fraud, total loss and war detainment claims. Another notable member of the team is Richard Hugg, who is active in coverage issues.

Underpinned by its national footprint, Weightmans LLP is well placed to advise large insurers on a range of claims, notably those involving UK property damage, D&O and fire-safety following the Grenfell Tower disaster. Richard Palmer is responsible for leading the team and is highly regarded for his professional indemnity expertise. Ling Ong is the go-to for insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes. Alice Wilson is also an asset to the practice.

Described by clients as a ‘strong and growing insurance disputes practice’, gunnercooke LLP is well versed in coverage disputes in the London market, but also in the Europe, Bermuda and South Korea insurance markets. David Breslin is a standout feature of the team and is praised for his knowledge of the London and Bermudian reinsurance markets, notably in claims involving marine, energy, property and casualty business.

Equipped with an ‘excellent commercial awareness of the challenges insurers face’, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is highly regarded for its work on aviation and marine claims, as well as professional indemnity claims in the construction sector. The practice is jointly headed by Louise High, who excels in aviation and marine insurance matters; Patrick Slomski, who shines in coverage disputes, and Peter Stockill, who specialises in insurance disputes concerning construction projects.

Specialist insurance and reinsurance boutique Wordley Partnership prides itself on its insurance expertise, particularly in work of an international nature. The practice is jointly overseen by Paul Wordley, who excels in international arbitration; Graham Denny, who excels in policy wording matters; Alison Proctor, who is the go-to for BI, physical damage, and CAR claims; Costas Frangeskides, who is skilled in coverage issues, and Simon Schindler, who is the go-to for property, third party liability and specialist lines claims.