Clyde & Co excels in handling litigation and diverse alternative dispute resolution approaches for contentious claims. Their experience extends to representing insurers in contentious regulatory proceedings, offering comprehensive advisory services, including policy-related matters, product development, and recoveries. With a robust global presence and specialized local knowledge, the team is adept at navigating complex multi-jurisdictional matters, and works with teams across various practice areas, such as employment, real estate, and taxation. At the helm of the team is Chicago-based Eileen King Bower, bringing extensive expertise to representing insurers in high-exposure and intricate insurance coverage disputes stemming from diverse liability policies. Simultaneously, Daren McNally, based in New Jersey, adeptly manages coverage disputes, handling litigations and arbitrations both domestically and internationally. In New York, Michael Knoerzer specializes in litigation and arbitration relevant to insurers and reinsurers, including non-contentious matters. Meanwhile, with a dual presence in New York and New Jersey, Paul Koepff manages a diverse portfolio encompassing numerous insurance coverage litigations, trials, and arbitrations. Other key contacts include Bruce Celebrezze, based in California, who focuses on complex general liability matters, including personal and advertising injury, property, excess, and specialty lines.

Leveraging broad expertise and a robust global presence, Dentons‘ insurance practice advises insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and intermediaries across a range of product lines. Heavily involved in COVID-19-related and high-profile litigation, the firm excels in managing business interruption claims and addressing issues related to sexual abuse, environmental pollution, and opioid litigation. Practice head Keith Moskowitz, based in Chicago, serves as coordinating counsel for COVID-19 losses, leads nationwide opioid litigations, and represents major US P&C insurers in significant cases, including abuse claims and aviation coverage related to the Russia-Ukraine war. His global responsibilities span coordination across Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the UK. Fellow co-head Sandra Hauser, a distinguished lawyer in New York, specializes in defending insurance and financial services companies in nationwide class actions, particularly in life insurance and annuities. Also leading from Washington, Shari Klevens, specializes in handling litigation, focusing on professional liability and insurance claims, she also represents and counsels insurance companies in coverage disputes and high-exposure bad faith cases. Meanwhile, recently promoted to partner in New Jersey, Erika Lopes-McLeman focuses on class actions against insurance companies, insurance coverage litigation and counseling, insurance defense matters, and complex commercial disputes.

O'Melveny & Myers LLP‘s insurance practice excels in high-stakes legal challenges, including pandemic-related business-interruption claims and landmark sexual abuse bankruptcies. Their expertise spans multibillion-dollar mass-tort cases, nationwide coverage disputes, and crucial appeals, with a distinctive strength in representing clients in bankruptcy court. Beyond coverage litigation, the practice efficiently addresses diverse healthcare insurer needs, handling class actions, civil litigation, antitrust issues, and enforcement matters. New York-based Practice Chair Allen Burton manages high-stakes coverage actions in US courts and arbitration, representing global financial institutions, healthcare, and consumer products companies. Co-chair Tancred Schiavoni, based in New York, specializes in disputes for insurance and reinsurance companies, covering bad faith claims and environmental coverage litigation. In Los Angeles, Richard Goetz oversees the practice, supporting a multinational client roster in insurance litigation, including environmental contamination, asbestos-related injuries, product liability, and bankruptcy. Gary Svirsky in New York, with extensive courtroom experience, handles coverage disputes involving cyber, mass tort, and bad faith. Zoheb Noorani from Los Angeles defends insurance companies at all coverage action stages, including trial, while New York-based Janine Panchok-Berry, a specialist in the confluence of insurance and bankruptcy law, guides clients from pre-litigation through appeal.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a comprehensive focus on substantive and regulatory matters, representing ceding companies and reinsurers in litigations and arbitrations across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Bermuda. Notably, the practice has recently handled cases addressing fraud allegations, sexual abuse claims, and coverage litigation arising from the opioid crisis, alongside impactful work related to Russia-Ukraine, including cyber-attacks, seized aircraft litigation, and environmental contamination. Based in New York, practice head Andrew Frankel brings  experience in diverse complex disputes, covering insurance securities, product liability, and commercial litigation investigations. In tandem, Lynn Neuner , based in New York, handles high-stakes cases, leading trial hearings in various forums, including federal and state court, international and domestic arbitrations, and proceedings before the National Advertising Division. Alongside Neuner, Jonathan K. Youngwood, co-head of the litigation practice, specializes in high-profile complex commercial litigations from New York. The team, further supported by Bryce Friedman’s strength representing clients subject to allegations of fraud and False Claims Act violations, and commercial litigation experts Josh Polster and Summer Craig, welcomed new partner Laura Lin and the promotions of Rachel S. Bradley and Alicia N. Washington to partners in 2023.

Chaffetz Lindsey LLP, a New York boutique firm, is recognized for its experience in intricate insurance and reinsurance disputes. The practice represents major clients, including some of the world’s leading insurance companies, benefitting from a robust international network and extensive cross-border experience that enhances their capacity to handle multi-jurisdictional disputes. Leadership within the practice is divided among four individuals. Charles Scibetta currently leads several significant cases encompassing mass tort liability, pollution matters, professional sporting industry claims, professional liability exposures, and COVID-19-related property disputes. Working alongside him, Cecilia Moss manages a diverse portfolio, handling issues such as asbestos, construction losses, environmental contaminations, and 9/11-related losses, with a strong record of chairing disputes in state and federal court, as well as domestic and international arbitration. Operating in both New York and California, Peter Chaffetz has first-chaired a number of trials and arbitrations addressing critical issues in the insurance and reinsurance industry, while Steven Schwartz supports the practice through significant trial and arbitration experience, with capabilities extending to handling cases related to mergers and acquisitions of reinsurance companies. Other key contacts include Andrew Poplinger and Erin Valentine, both based in New York.

Choate, Hall & Stewart‘s insurance practice demonstrates skill in navigating intricate disputes for prominent reinsurers and insurers, spanning reinsurance arbitrations to coverage litigation and appeals. With a focus on high-profile issues such as COVID-19, sex abuse claims, environmental concerns, terrorism, and opioid challenges, the practice positions itself at the forefront of insurance coverage discourse. Operating globally from its base in Boston, the practice extends its influence across the UK, Western Europe, Australia, Bermuda, and offshore markets. Guided by three co-heads, the team includes seasoned expert David Attisani, leading significant industry claims for clients like Swiss Re, Munich Re, and Liberty Mutual; J.P. Jaillet, who routinely advocates for major insurers, reinsurers, private equity firms, and corporations in complex business and coverage disputes, including reinsurance arbitration; and Robert Kole, bringing a wealth of experience in insurance/reinsurance advice, coverage opinions, litigation representation, arbitration guidance, and appellate work. Simultaneously, Kevin Finnerty, with a proven track record in various state and federal courts and arbitration settings, enhances the practice, demonstrating notable expertise in the financial services and biotech sectors, while Caroline Trusty supports the litigation department, specializing in insurer clients.

DLA Piper LLP (US)‘s insurance department globally serves major insurance and reinsurance companies, catering to a global client base. The team excels in global insurance placements, master and local policies, and multi-jurisdictional class action litigation. Led by Aidan McCormack in New York, the practice emphasizes strengths in litigation, appellate work, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. Also in New York, Joseph Finnerty co-leads the representation & warranties practice group, with extensive litigation and advisory experience alongside Megan Shea, who focuses on litigation, investigation, counseling, and M&A insurance coverage disputes. Mark Deckman specializes in coverage strategies, settlements, and product liability, while Stephen Schwab, with a focus on international trade, notably concentrates on insurance and reinsurance regulation and compliance, transactions, dispute resolution, and receivership. From Dallas, Robert Myers Hoffman significantly contributes to the practice, securing over 60 dispositive motions and serving as lead counsel in Covid-19 litigation.

Boasting vast insurance-industry expertise, the insurance practice at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP stands out in litigation, offering invaluable experience representing some of the world’s largest insurers across a vast array of sectors, including property and casualty, health, homeowners, life, and workers’ compensation. The practice has a strong record in addressing challenges such as bad faith exposures, intricate business or pricing models, discrimination allegations, and the nuanced interpretation of policy language affecting clients. Based in Los Angeles, nationally recognized litigator Deborah Stein co-chairs the practice alongside Geoffrey Sigler, based in Washington, with an exceptional track record having successfully represented corporate clients in dozens of class actions and other complex cases in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Other key members of the practice include Los Angeles based Richard Doren, an experienced litigator who handles appeals in complex matters before state and federal courts and international arbitration tribunals, and Matthew Hoffman, a seasoned specialist in civil trials, placing a primary focus on navigating complex insurance and reinsurance disputes. Further strengthening the practice from Los Angeles, Brady Hamburger brings expertise in class actions and intricate litigation, both at trial and appellate levels while Heather Richardson offers extensive experience in state and federal court at both the trial and appellate level.

Within Kennedys’ insurance practice, a wealth of coverage and litigation expertise spans advisory, policy drafting, regulatory affairs, and dispute resolution, cutting across various lines of insurance and reinsurance. Leveraging the support of its national and global offices, the firm showcases formidable capabilities in diverse realms, encompassing sports-related cases, environmental disputes, construction matters, and bad faith claims. Excelling particularly in high-value, high-profile work often marked by a multi-jurisdictional dimension, the practice, anchored in New Jersey, is co-headed by the seasoned Christopher Carroll, proficient in litigation and alternative dispute resolution, and Meg Catalano, whose practice involves counseling and representing corporate clients, as well as domestic and international insurers on claim losses, risk analysis, and appellate review. Noteworthy team members include Heather Simpson, bringing extensive experience in insurance coverage disputes across the US, spanning professional liability, general liability, construction, environmental issues, products liability, and employment claims. Additionally, Kristin Gallagher handles complex coverage litigation nationwide, especially in the context of mass tort and bad faith claims.

Steptoe LLP offers a wealth of courtroom experience coupled with deep expertise in insurance law. Handling numerous cases and presenting arguments in various intermediate appellate and supreme courts, as well as arbitrations in the US and abroad, the firm excels in navigating complex issues and providing strategic counsel to major insurers on a national and international scale. Headed by Sarah Gordon, specializing in health, environment, and D&O coverage litigation, and John O’Connor, a specialist in property and liability, both based in Washington DC, the practice covers a broad range of complex insurance coverage disputes, including commercial property, marine policies, environmental coverage, bankruptcy litigation, financial products coverage, and Bermuda Form arbitration. Also in Washington DC, the experiencedAntonia Ianniello serves as a lead trial counsel in high-stakes coverage litigation; meanwhile James Rocap, focused on complex civil litigation, handles large insurance coverage disputes. Moreover, Roger Warin supports the Washington DC practice, not only boasting numerous major victories in coverage disputes but is also a successful appellate advocate, having argued over 20 cases in various federal circuit courts of appeals and state supreme courts. Notably, 2023 saw the additions of New York-based partner Michele Jacobson and senior counsel Robert Lewin to the team.

Operating from Washington DC, Wiley Rein LLP‘s insurance practice provides counsel to insurers on claims and litigation nationwide, actively engaged in handling the industry’s intricate and high-severity cases. The team specializes in managing professional and general liability coverage matters, including D&O and ERISA issues, along with expertise in cyber exposure cases. Under the leadership of Kimberly Melvin, an experienced attorney focusing on professional liability insurance and bankruptcy law, and Benjamin Eggert, adept at handling complex insurance coverage litigation, the practice also addresses bad faith claims. Beyond its litigation focus, the practice extends mediation services for disputing parties. Benefiting from  experience of Daniel J. Standish and Jason P. Cronic, both distinguished attorneys in professional liability insurance coverage matters and disputes, the practice maintains its commitment to excellence. Other key contacts include Washington DC-based Leslie Platt, who focuses on insurance issues arising under cyber, media, and technology and professional liability policies and rising star Margaret Karchmer. Noteworthy developments in 2023 include the departure of partners Cara Tseng Duffield and Ted Brown in September.

The team at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, led by Thorn Rosenthal in New York, is represents leading global insurance companies in significant national disputes, with a notable emphasis on high-profile cases involving sexual abuse and bankruptcy. The practice boasts extensive experience, catering to major US, Bermudian, and European insurers such as AIG, Swiss Re, Arch, and Starr Insurance. With a strong track record, the team excels in managing diverse complex disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters on both domestic and international scales, leveraging skills and expertise drawn from commercial, antitrust, and securities litigators. Key contacts include New York-based Joel Kurtzberg, who specializes in representing AIG companies in substantial coverage claims, particularly in the realm of sexual abuse and Landis Best, who brings strength to the team by advising global insurance companies in various contexts, including coverage disputes, litigation, arbitration, and compliance matters.

 

 

Cozen O'Connor offers comprehensive representation to all segments of the insurance industry, catering to numerous major insurers. Headed by Joseph Ziemianski from Houston, the practice covers insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, serving as lead counsel in high-profile insurance coverage suits across the US. Co-chairing the practice alongside Ziemianski from New York, Melissa Brill offers a strong background in litigation for general, professional, and excess/umbrella liability insurers, including handling bad faith disputes. Alycen Moss, holding the position of co-vice chair of the insurance department from Atlanta, brings extensive expertise in matters related to property, casualty, commercial general liability, and trucking issues. Also Atlanta-based, Kenan Loomis provides valuable support, with experience in litigating and advising clients on issues pertaining to commercial general liability, property, environmental, and casualty insurance; while in Florida, John David Dickenson contributes experience in medical and legal professional liability coverage, bad faith litigation, and providing opinions on excess exposure.

Duane Morris LLP‘s insurance practice, led by five co-heads, plays a pivotal role in representing insurers’ interests, handling coverage, litigation, and a spectrum of corporate, regulatory, and transactional challenges. San Francisco-based Max Stern, a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer, specializes in bad faith cases, business torts, and diverse commercial litigation. Working alongside Stern in the same city, Brian Kelly brings his wealth of experience to clients through commercial, environmental, and insurance matters, leveraging extensive jury and court trial expertise while Philip Matthews practices in the area of general civil litigation and insurance counseling and litigation with an emphasis on complex cases. From Philadelphia, Richard Cohen leads the emerging companies’ group, covering a broad range of business entities, while Wendy M. Simkulak, also based in Philadelphia, excels in bankruptcy, corporate reorganization, secured transactions, and international commerce. Damon Vocke, situated in New York, focuses on complex insurance and reinsurance matters, class actions, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory disputes as a seasoned trial lawyer and business advisor.

With a consistent record of advising and representing clients in complex insurance matters, McDermott Will & Emery LLP demonstrates strength in handling diverse insurance and reinsurance disputes. These include cases related to bankruptcy appellate, insurance coverage, and inter-insurer contributions across various sectors such as sexual abuse claims, clergy abuse cases, precision manufacturing, and professional sports leagues. The practice, with the ability to handle both trial and appeal proceedings, securing first-chair trial and appellate victories for top names in the insurance sector, provides comprehensive expertise to industry stakeholders, emphasizing notable strength in healthcare sector. Serving as trusted advisors to significant clients like Allianz, Enstart, Marsh, and Nationwide, practice head Margaret Warner, based in Washington, brings deep experience to the table. Working alongside her in Washington, Ryan Smethurst, a litigation specialist, supports the practice across a broad spectrum of insurance litigation, from regulatory issues to high-profile class actions and ERISA disputes.

Rivkin Radler focuses on representing insurers and offers comprehensive risk advisory and dispute resolution services, including litigation, mediation, and arbitration. The highly experienced Alan Rutkin, based in New York and specialising in insurance disputes, leads the practice, with a successful record in areas such as the environment and energy. In New York, trial lawyer William Savino regularly handles insurance cases and class actions nationwide, while Michael Kotula specializes in defending against high-exposure claims, including those related to sexual abuse, environmental pollution, product liability, and D&O liability. In a notable development in 2023, the firm expanded its footprint with a new location in Jacksonville, Florida, welcoming six new partners to the team, including John Marino and Lindsey Trowell, both seasoned in national insurance coverage litigation.

Troutman Pepper , focusing on insurance coverage for national and global insurers, excels in handling high-value D&O liability claims, complex professional liability matters, and high-profile general liability cases across healthcare, opioids, and environmental issues. Headed by Richard Pratt, an expert in insurance concussion law and an experienced litigator based in Washington, the practice includes key members such as Bill O’Neill, located in Washington, who brings great experience representing insurers and reinsurers in complex arbitrations, litigations, and regulatory matters. Fellow Washington-based partner Charles Jones serves as the specialized litigation department chair, representing clients nationwide in high-stakes matters involving directors and officers, professional liability, and general liability insurance policies. In California, Terrence McInnis, with extensive experience in complex and high-stakes disputes throughout the United States, and Kevin Kieffer, a well-versed litigator in complex insurance coverage issues and a recognized leader in the cyber insurance field, further support the practice.

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP excels in insurance litigation, particularly in third-party and first-party claims. The practice, co-headed by five individuals, navigates a range of matters including insurance policy drafting, general liability, D&O, environmental, and construction defect matters, and also has a notable international reach. With a nationwide reach, James Stankowski in Los Angeles specializes in complex insurance litigation and cybersecurity issues, Tom Quinn in New Jersey focuses on professional liability defense, and Price Collins in Dallas specializes in coverage-related matters. Other co-heads include Michael Duffy in Chicago, advising on coverage issues and bad faith cases, and Jonathan Meer in New York, with extensive experience in insurance coverage, emphasizing D&Os in cannabis companies and cyber liability programs.

Headquartered in Washington DC, Arnold & Porter‘s insurance practice serves clients across various segments of the insurance and reinsurance industry, including directors and officers, professional liability, and cyber insurance policies. The team, led by three litigators, has a track record representing national and international insurance companies in coverage litigation, particularly cases involving alleged bad faith, and has achieved successes at both trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts. Scott Schreiber, a litigator experienced in insurance coverage and bad faith cases, serves co-head based in Washington DC. Co-heads Arthur Luk and William Perdue, also based in DC, are both experienced in representing insurers in coverage disputes nationwide, contribute to the team’s success at trial and appellate levels.

With great expertise in the legal, financial, and regulatory facets of the insurance industry, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP attorneys serve as lead counsel for insurers in major, complex disputes. Specializing in securities, insurance, and litigation, the firm’s recent endeavors encompass the defense against securities class actions, qui tam lawsuits, and consumer class actions. Maeve O’Connor, a securities litigation specialist based in New York, leads the practice, providing counsel in diverse industries and high-stakes litigations involving allegations of misrepresentation, fraud, and regulatory compliance. Susan Reagan Gittes, a regulatory specialist also based in New York, supports the practice by representing insurance companies, directors, and officers in state and federal courts, handling both inquiries and class action suits.

Mayer Brown‘s global insurance practice handles a broad spectrum of transactional, litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters. The team, led by highly experienced litigator Bronwyn Pollock in Los Angeles, regularly works with offices across the US and internationally on complex mandates. A diverse portfolio includes class action defense, high-stakes litigation, investigations, cybersecurity, and partnership matters, demonstrating particular strength in navigating complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. In Houston, Robert Harrell, a seasoned litigator, specializes in representing insurers in D&O policy disputes, while Joseph De Simone, based in New York, focuses on securities class actions, litigation, and regulatory disputes. Notably, three new partners, Justin Herring from the New York Department of Financial Services, Allison Lee from Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, and Adam Hickey from the US Department of Justice, joined in 2023, following the addition of partner Jared Wilner in the previous December.

Bringing deep expertise in representing insurers across state, federal, and bankruptcy courts in the U.S., the Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. insurance practice, co-led by experienced insurance coverage litigators Nancy Adams and Kim Marrkand based in Boston, provides comprehensive guidance to property and casualty insurers. Covering areas such as coverage, reinsurance, corporate insurance, and financial risks, the team navigates a broad spectrum of issues, including bad faith, human trafficking, and environmental concerns, as well as emerging challenges like cyber and social media litigation. Further bolstering the practice, esteemed litigators Suman Chakraborty and Marc Abrams from New York bring experience in guiding clients through high-stakes litigations and arbitrations, while Ellen Farrell, Deidre Johnson and Paul Kalish contribute to the team’s strength in litigation, arbitration, and negotiation from Washington DC.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s insurance team deals with national and international insurance and reinsurance matters, with notable strength in representing major global insurance companies in complex Bermuda Form excess casualty arbitrations. The practice is co-led by four partners: Neel Lane, based in San Antonio, supports the practice in handling insurers in coverage litigation, class action suits, reinsurance arbitrations, and other disputes. In New York, fellow co-head Mina Matin is recognized for her work in Bermuda Form arbitrations, with extensive experience representing international insurers, reinsurers, and captive insurance companies in litigation and arbitrations worldwide, while Robert Romano is notable for his extensive experience in insurance regulatory and corporate matters. This year, the team has gained additional strength with Kevin Fischer joining as co-head from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, contributing experience in complex insurance M&A transactions, bringing with him a team including partners Bruce Baty, Jodi Adolf, and Michael Schwartz.