A premier insurance firm, Clyde & Co continues to be a leading force in insurance and reinsurance litigation. The firm fields a sizeable, 150-partner-strong team across the UK and has robust bases around the globe. The London team has worked on the full gamut of insurance and reinsurance claims, from ESG-related litigation to cases in the financial, aviation, construction, marine and other notable sectors. Practice head James Cooper focuses on D&O and financial insurance and has been active in class action claims originating from the US and financial product misselling claims. Jane Andrewartha is an expert in both arbitration and litigation, Nigel Brook leads on reinsurance matters, and Neil Beresford handles product liability and recall, environmental liability and professional liability cases. Andrew Grant is noted for his advice on political and trade credit risks, Simon Jackson is the go-to for marine and energy insurance, and Mandip Sagoo is an expert in advising insurers on financial and D&O coverage. Emma Ager excels in Bermuda Form policies, while Angela Flaherty is knowledgeable on energy and marine insurance. Charlotte Kelly and Peter Barnes are noted for their product liability expertise.

The insurance and reinsurance team at Kennedys is led by Nick Williams, who is an expert in a wide range of issues from financial institution litigation to Bermuda Form arbitration. The firm continues to advise reinsurers on issues related to the war between Russia and Ukraine, including major aviation claims. The team is also well versed in handling product-related defence and coverage litigation, cyber terrorism and cyber hacking claims, and Bermuda Form arbitration. Transactional liability claims such as warranty and indemnity claims are another focus of the practice. Nick Thomas concentrates on energy-related claims, David Chadwick is known for his expertise in political risk issues, and Patrick Foss handles a mix of energy, marine and political violence claims. Other key team members include Chris Zavos, who advises reinsurers; John Bruce, who leads the financial institution and D&O team; and Ingrid Hobbs, who specialises in advising on casualty issues. Tom Stapleton handles property, energy and construction-related matters, Tim McCaw has been active in Covid-19 cases and Carole Vernon has expertise in Bermuda Form claims. Felicity Ingram focuses on first and third-party losses.

CMS has a strong insurance and reinsurance group which is known for high-stakes litigation and is particularly noted for its expertise in advising non-marine insurers, reinsurers and insurance brokers. The team has advised on insurance and reinsurance claims in a number of areas, including aviation, ESG, finance and cyber risk. The team is jointly led by Cheryl Gibson and Simon Garrett, who is highly regarded for his expertise in defending professionals and insurers in professional negligence claims and is well versed in defending directors against claims made by shareholders, creditors and insolvency practitioners. Ed Foss excels in insurance brokers’ and employee benefit consultants’ liability, while Simon Kilgour focuses on reinsurance. Alaina Wadsworth is the go-to for aviation and pharmaceutical claims.

Boasting one of the largest insurance teams in the UK, DAC Beachcroft LLP is well equipped to handle a wide range of contentious insurance claims. The London team is noted for its expertise in data protection and cyber, renewable energy, product guarantee and recall cases. Mark Kendall is head of the property and casualty insurance team, Patrick Hill leads the professional and financial lines insurance team, Liam O’Connell heads up the global practice and Helen Faulkner is head of the insurance sector. David Bear is the go-to for construction and engineering claims, while Julian Miller has been active in claims arising from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Property expert Jon Ogle handles property claims and assists with policy coverage issues. James Deacon focuses on insurance coverage disputes involving material damage, construction and product liability. Other notable team members include aviation experts Alex Stovold and Anna Anatolitou; Ian Plumley, who handles international disputes; and Nick Young, who heads the property insurance service line and advises on crisis management issues following major losses.

Jane Childs leads the insurance and reinsurance disputes practice at DLA Piper and is an expert in complex financial lines matters such as rate-fixing scandals and retail mis-selling; she also advises W&I insurers on coverage issues and handles D&O claims. Leanne Rogers, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, works closely alongside Childs and is noted for her advice on W&I claims. Leon Taylor represents liability reinsurers in aviation claims and covers both first and third-party losses in direct insurance and facultative and treaty reinsurance contexts. Oliver Saunders focuses on claims with cross-border elements and is active in property-related issues. Luke Mooney and Alexandra Lyons also concentrate on insurance litigation.

The global risks team at DWF continues to grow with the April 2024 additions of onshore and offshore specialists Gary Walkling from RPC and Franco D’Andrea from Clyde & Co, following the September 2023 arrival of reinsurance expert Andrew Symons from DLA Piper. The team covers an array of issues, including energy, product liability, political risk, trade credit, Bermuda Form and property claims, and has been especially active in reinsurance cases, including handling reinsurance arbitrations relating to Covid-19 as well as litigation stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Practice head David Abbott specialises in advising insurers on trade credit and political risk matters, as well as onshore energy insurance. Kiran Soar handles property insurance and reinsurance, John Groome focuses on casualty and property claims, and Antony Woodhouse is the go-to for Bermuda Form issues. For marine and commodity matters, Jonathan Moss is the name to note, while Tom Mungovan excels in policy coverage disputes for insurers and Lloyd’s of London syndicates.

HFW‘s insurance and reinsurance group is led by reinsurance expert Christopher Foster, who acts for a mix of brokers, insurers and reinsurers in coverage and reinsurance disputes. The team advises on first and third-party policies and reinsurance claims related to property damages, environmental liability and business interruption. Other areas of expertise include professional indemnity, product liability and industrial risk claims. The team also has a strong presence in Latin America and handles a number of cross-border matters. Christopher Cardona is noted for his work on property reinsurance claims, while Rupert Warren acts for London Market insurers in construction claims. Adam Strong has been active in reinsurance coverage disputes, and Mark Meyer focuses on property and aviation disputes.

Norton Rose Fulbright is notable for its cross-border capabilities, often representing clients in insurance and reinsurance claims on a global scale. The team is particularly skilled in reinsurance disputes, handling both arbitration and litigation, and has also advised on W&I, ESG, trade credit, professional liability and property damage claims. Practice head Michelle George excels in commercial disputes and has experience in arbitration proceedings, not only in the UK but also in the US and Bermuda. Insurance and reinsurance cyber matters are handled by Jonathan Ball, while Adrian Mecz advises on high-value claims and coverage issues. Tim Ingham focuses on aviation claims and Mike George assists with professional liability, trade credit, and political risk and reinsurance matters.

The contentious insurance practice at RPC, led by Simon Laird, continues to act for notable insurers in high-profile financial lines, property and international risk cases, covering a wide range of issues including D&O, BBB, EPL and W&I insurance. The property market group is led by Victoria Sherratt, who advises on coverage disputes, particularly business interruption and fraud claims. The international risks team is led by Toby Savage and handles energy, aviation, marine, political risk and trade credit disputes. James Wickes is an expert in W&I claims and other financial lines matters, while Naomi Vary specialises in political risk and trade credit insurance claims. For casualty matters, Lucy Dyson is the go-to, and Ollie Knox is active in shareholder claim. The firm also bolstered its professional and financial risks practice with the additions of Tim Shepherd and Alys Jones from Mayer Brown International LLP in April 2024.

Insurance boutique Beale & Co‘s professional risk and financial risk team excels in construction-related disputes, especially in the field of professional negligence, acting for insurers and reinsurers including Lloyd’s and corporate insurers. Primarily known for its property and construction work, the firm also has scope outside of this, advising on D&O, financial lines, product recall and product liability claims. Ross Baker is the go-to for D&O liability and professional indemnity insurance cases, while Martin Jensen handles a mix of professional indemnity and coverage disputes, and Peter Sewell is noted for his work on international insurance disputes; the three aforementioned lawyers co-lead the practice. Jason McNerlin is sought out by clients to handle insurance claims involving product contamination and recalls. Nathan Penny-Larter handles professional negligence issues, while Eileen Pathiraja handles complex coverage issues.

Boutique insurance and reinsurance firm Carter Perry Bailey LLP has longstanding expertise in life and non-life insurance and reinsurance matters. The team regularly handles cross-border disputes, often acting for overseas insurers. Practice head Stephen Carter is well respected for his expertise in reinsurance and coverage claims, while Bernadette Bailey is an expert in representing insurers, brokers and intermediaries in direct insurance coverage and defence disputes, including property and casualty claims. Helen Tilley, who focuses on life, accident and health insurance disputes, and Dean De Cesare, who is noted for his experience in the defence of claims against financial institutions and financial services providers, are other key team members.

Clausen Miller LLP is a insurance and reinsurance litigation-focused firm which centres its expertise on policy disputes related to construction, business interruption and subrogation. The practice is jointly led by John Startin and Jonathan Hall, who are both experts in insurance and reinsurance disputes. Startin utilises his multilingual skills to advise on cross-border litigation and arbitration, while Hall is well versed in construction, DSU and business interruption claims. The team has also handled a number of London Market coverage and subrogation matters.

The insurance and reinsurance practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises on a broad spread of W&I, cyber, property, construction and other major claims. Mark Everiss is the name to note in the London office, and is known for his expertise in the run-off market. He has wide-ranging experience in both litigation and arbitration proceedings involving third-party liability, onshore and offshore energy, product liability and more, and is well versed in reinsurance disputes in live and legacy markets. Practice head Paula Gaddum is based in Manchester and specialises in policy coverage disputes.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP‘s insurance and reinsurance practice is notable for representing not just insurers and reinsurers, but also brokers and policyholders. On the insurers side, it has strengths in advising on professional indemnity and regulatory issues. Commercial disputes expert Alexander Oddy leads the practice, while Paul Lewis is a specialist in insurance disputes and acts for a number of insurers. Greig Anderson leads on cyber, D&O, professional indemnity and crime policy claims, and Fiona Treanor is noted for her work on aviation matters.

Pinsent Masons LLP‘s regulation, insurance and funds practice is experienced in acting for UK insurers in litigation. Drawing on the firm’s construction expertise, the team regularly handles claims related to construction and engineering, and also advises on pension consultants' PI claims. Colin Read leads the practice and frequently takes on engineering and construction claims; in addition, he has recently been advising on potential claims relating to concussions sustained by rugby players. Isabel Nurse-Marsh is the go-to for pensions litigation and is well versed in professional negligence claims. Chamika Hand focuses on D&O insurance matters, while Tom Aries assists with finance-related disputes.

Based across London and Bristol, the insurance and construction practice at Simmons & Simmons combines expertise in litigation and the construction sphere to advise clients on issues such as policy coverage, cladding, professional negligence, property damage and business interruption. Bristol-based Jonathan Spencer leads on policy coverage matters for insurers. In London, Felix Zimmermann is well versed in construction-related insurance and reinsurance disputes and also has experience defending claims against professionals and D&Os, while James Pollock heads up the international insurance and construction group and focuses on professional negligence claims.

Browne Jacobson LLP is noted for its expertise in US product liability, UK commercial property damage and international property disputes. Colin Peck is key to the team’s insurance and reinsurance policy coverage matters and disputes involving the London and Lloyd’s Market; he is particularly well versed in property damage and business interruption claims. Francis Mackie has handled a number of international insurance arbitrations, while practice head Jonathan Newbold focuses on acting for underwriters. Laura Brown and Samantha Zaozirny are also praised for their expertise in insurance and reinsurance disputes.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner‘s insurance and reinsurance disputes team is jointly led by reinsurance experts Jonathan Sacher and Anthony Lennox. The team focuses on reinsurance mandates and advises on domestic and international insurance coverage disputes. It is also known for its work in the legacy sector. James Fairburn, who was promoted to partner in January 2024, handles reinsurance litigation and arbitrations as well as professional defence matters. Richard Jennings and Kelly Jones are also key members of the practice.

Dechert LLP leverages its expertise in commercial litigation to assist clients with insurance and reinsurance disputes. The team has advised on aviation claims related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as claims arising from business interruptions and coverage issues. Team lead Dorothy Cory-Wright is an expert in commercial litigation, John Bedford advises on finance-related claims and Ricci Potts focuses on matters involving fraud or insolvency. Stephen Surgeoner is well versed in complex insurance claims covering a range of sectors.

The insurance practice at Keystone Law acts for insurers and reinsurers across a number of sectors including shipping, aviation and life sciences. James Crabtree advises on both insurance and reinsurance claims, coverage disputes and contractual issues, while James Healy-Pratt is an aviation expert and has assisted insurers with claims relating to aviation accidents. Jason Kallis is well versed in complex insurance litigation and Elaine Chan handles product liability claims.

The insurance and reinsurance practice at Mayer Brown International LLP mainly assists in cross-border disputes and has experience handling cyber, D&O, W&I and construction claims. Sally Davies leads the construction and engineering professional indemnity team and handles construction-related insurance and reinsurance litigation.

The insurance team at Mills & Reeve LLP plays a prominent role in advising Lloyd’s and London Market insurers on insurance and reinsurance disputes. Neil Davis heads up the insurance group and focuses on professional indemnity and coverage issues, including for cyber policies. The firm has a speciality and international insurance and reinsurance practice, which is led by Andrew Tobin and is active on advising on political risk, trade credit and political violence matters for London Market clients. Corporate civil liability cases are handled by Tom Filby, Alasdair Dick focuses on D&O claims and Neil Shah is experienced in professional lines. Jacqui King is noted for her work on policy coverage.

Shoosmiths LLP has been engaged by clients to advise on key insurance and reinsurance litigation, such as Russian aircraft litigation, Covid-19 claims and insurance issues relating to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Practice head Susie Wakefield specialises in insurance and reinsurance and is triple-qualified in England and Wales, New York and Bermuda, enabling her to advise on cross-border and international claims. Paul Eccles is based in Thames Valley and advises on policy coverage disputes.

Disputes-focused boutique Signature Litigation LLP centres its practice on international insurance and reinsurance disputes. The team handles both litigation and arbitration, acting for insurers, corporates and reinsurers. Adriano Stagni is the key name to note. Former practice head Hermès Marangos has left the firm.

The disputes and investigations group at Slaughter and May handles insurance and reinsurance disputes for UK insurers, regularly advising clients on potential liability claims and policy coverage. Efstathios Michael is a key name to note and advises on both sides of the table, assisting insurers, reinsurers and brokers as well as policyholders. Damian Taylor is well versed in business interruption claims. Nupur Upadhyay focuses on advising corporate clients and financial institutions on insurance claims.

Stephenson Harwood stands out for its expertise in marine-related insurance and reinsurance disputes. In addition to a specialist marine disputes team, the practice is experienced in advising on Russian aircraft losses and other transport-related claims. Alex Davis and Joe O’Keefe jointly lead the practice, with Davis having acted for Lloyd’s, company market and continental insurers in marine insurance cases. O’Keefe also advises on marine losses and claims and is noted for his expertise in fraudulent claims and total loss work. Richard Hugg advises London Market insurance clients on marine coverage issues.

Weightmans LLP advises London Market, composite insurers, international insurers and reinsurers on complex insurance and reinsurance disputes. The firm has bases all over the UK, with practice head and insurance expert Richard Palmer based in Newcastle. In London, Ling Ong excels in coverage disputes and has handled London Market issues and reinsurance claims for Lloyd’s syndicates, and Alice Wilson specialises in property and business interruption claims.

Formed by joint practice heads and insurance specialists Paul Wordley, Graham Denny and Alison Proctor, insurance and reinsurance boutique Wordley Partnership is praised for its insurance litigation capabilities, particularly in relation to cross-border disputes. Fellow practice co-heads Costas Frangeskides and Simon Schindler advise on coverage issues and third-party liability, property claims and specialist lines, respectively.

gunnercooke LLP‘s insurance and reinsurance team advises on coverage issues, financial lines and insurance recovery for a variety of sectors such as marine, energy, construction and property. The team has been active in arbitrations and continues to advise on claims in both London and Bermuda. David Breslin is particularly well versed in reinsurance and has experience in Bermuda Form arbitration.

Insurance specialist Keoghs LLP covers a broad range of insurance and reinsurance disputes, with a notable property risk and coverage team led by Richard Houseago and Matthew Rogers. Michael Harvey also adds to the firm's capabilities in product liability and recall cases. Reinsurance is another key area of expertise, with Andrew Schütte heading the practice. Sian Davies leads the healthcare team and provides support on healthcare defence matters. The firm also has a professional and financial risks team led by Neil Trayhurn, which handles claims in the legal and construction sectors. Daniel Ford advises on coverage matters and multiparty disputes.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP has a notable strong suit in marine and aviation insurance and reinsurance disputes. The team has recently advised on Russian aviation claims and continues to advise on the full spectrum of marine cases for marine insurers, including marine hull and war claims, and claims related to yachts and superyachts. It also has expertise in advising travel insurers on travel insurance policies. Mark Lee co-leads the practice and advises both policyholders and insurers on travel insurance, while fellow co-head Louise High is key to aviation disputes. Lisa Hillary is the go-to for marine and aviation matters, while Sarah Allan handles claims related to yacht incidents.