Insurance

Gavin Kealey KC is a highly regarded advocate and arbitrator who is head of chambers. He exhibits skill in handling international insurance disputes, including high-value arbitrations. Kealey represents insurers and insured parties in a wide range of disputes, including those relating to pharmaceutical, construction and aviation liabilities.

Alexander MacDonald has notable expertise in marine insurance and claims arising out of professional liability and reinsurance disputes. As well as acting as an advocate in court and arbitration, he is also regularly instructed in an advisory capacity. He represents insurers and insured parties in domestic and international insurance disputes.

Alistair Schaff KC is a standout silk for both insurance and reinsurance disputes, who is also adept in the field of international arbitration. Schaff has an extremely active practice and has argued cases in courts of the highest level in the UK and abroad. He is particularly skilled in maritime and aviation-related insurance concerns.

Andrew Wales KC takes on insurance work covering a range of different areas, including disputes in the pharmaceutical industry, major D&O claims and international cases involving political unrest. He also offers expertise in cases involving allegations of fraudulent behaviour.

David Edwards KC is an outstanding silk known for his forensic attention to detail and meticulous preparation. He has an impressive international practice and notable expertise in New York law and Bermuda Form work. He is noted for his extensive expertise in high-value insurance arbitrations.

Jonathan Gaisman KC is consistently instructed in complex and high-profile insurance and reinsurance claims. He has extensive arbitration expertise, both as an advocate and as arbitrator. He is particularly well versed in Bermuda Form arbitrations and insurance disputes involving political risk. He is particularly experienced in marine insurance and energy-related claims.

Peter MacDonald Eggers KC is a go-to silk for high-value insurance and reinsurance matters. He is involved in a wide array of international cases arising from complex issues such as political perils, trade sanctions and natural disasters. He has further expertise in insurance disputes relating to the financial, construction and energy sectors.

Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC possesses an impressive breadth and depth of insurance expertise. She acts for both insurers and insured parties in complex and high-value disputes across a variety of sectors. Political and war risks, professional indemnity and reinsurance disputes form key components of her practice.

Siobán Healy KC is widely renowned for her work in the insurance industry, particularly when it comes to professional indemnity matters. She has impressive expertise in arbitrations and international disputes, and also acts in an advisory capacity for insurance companies. Additionally, she has considerable experience handling reinsurance and political risk disputes.

Sushma Ananda is a well-regarded junior active in the insurance space. She acts in cases regarding business interruption and public liability insurance, as well as Bermuda Form arbitrations.

Adam Fenton KC receives instructions in a wide range of insurance and reinsurance disputes. He acts as both advocate and arbitrator, often in cases relating to the financial sector. He is also well versed in insurance coverage claims involving shipbuilding. His cases concern a wide array of allegations including fraud and professional negligence.

Benjamin Parker has significant involvement with insurance litigation and arbitration in domestic and international markets. He has particular expertise in claims arising out of the maritime and energy spheres. His experience includes appearances before the Supreme Court and the House of Lords.

Dominic Kendrick KC is well known for handling high-value commercial disputes, including insurance and reinsurance litigation, arbitrations and appeals. He receives praise for his academic prowess and is also a highly sought-after arbitrator. He is particularly adept at insurance disputes arising out of shipping.

Harry Wright is a well-regarded junior who has developed an impressive reputation for his knowledge of the 2015 Insurance Act. He is also skilled in Bermuda Form arbitrations and marine-related insurance disputes. Alongside direct insurance matters, he handles high-profile and complex reinsurance cases.

James Brocklebank KC handles insurance claims arising out of a wide range of commercial matters, and has a particularly strong reputation in professional negligence cases and in the energy sector. He is skilled in cross-border disputes, including matters involving conflict of laws. He is also experienced in dealing with contractual and tortious matters. He demonstrates additional strength handling reinsurance disputes.

Jessica Sutherland maintains a broad insurance practice acting in brokers' negligence claims and reinsurance matters, in addition to coverage disputes. She offers expertise in both marine and non-marine claims. She is also proficient in cross-border matters involving shipping. She has notable experience in Bermuda Form arbitrations.

Josephine Higgs KC is active across a wide spectrum of insurance and reinsurance disputes. She is experienced in domestic and international matters, and particularly skilled in Bermuda Form arbitrations. She is also well regarded for her astute handling of professional liability and property damage claims.

Keir Howie has a growing insurance practice encompassing a broad array of marine and non-marine matters. He has experience assisting with a diverse range of disputes, including those in connection with war risks, product liability and professional indemnity policies.

Richard Waller KC specialises in political risk cases but also handles a wider range of international insurance and reinsurance work, particularly disputes with a large element of fraud. He has significant knowledge of business interruption and property damage claims. Waller is particularly well versed in insurance disputes relating to the financial sector and shipping.

Simon Kerr acts for both insurers and insureds in high-value cases, including Bermuda Form arbitrations. He handles claims arising out of disputes in the energy, construction, shipping and commodities sectors, among others. He is regularly instructed in connection with cross-border insurance disputes.

David Bailey KC handles a broad spectrum of insurance work across numerous sectors, including shipping and construction, and is both an experienced litigator and arbitrator. He has extensive expertise in cases involving property damage claims. He is regularly involved in cross-border disputes and is especially knowledgeable about jurisdiction conflicts.

Jawdat Khurshid KC is sought out for his insurance expertise, which forms a substantial part of a broader commercial practice. He is capable of handling both marine and non-marine cases and complex disputes relating to D&O insurance, professional indemnity and construction all-risks policies.

Jocelin Gale has a commercial practice that straddles insurance, shipping, civil fraud and banking. He is experienced in handling insurance matters relating to reinsurance, trade credit and directors' and officers' claims.

Marcus Mander is experienced in handling insurance and reinsurance matters involving fire damage, political risk, professional indemnity and marine insurance claims.

Michael Holmes KC has a solid reputation in the market, particularly for reinsurance disputes, where he is a noted specialist. He is regularly involved in international arbitrations, particularly in the construction and energy sectors, and is highly adept at Bermuda Form arbitrations. He is also well acquainted with the insurance implications of the financial crisis, especially with regard to derivative transactions.

Sandra Healy acts for both insurers and reinsurers in complex disputes arising from claims made on business interruption, all-risks and war risks policies. She is noted for her adroit handling of matters arising in the shipping sector and is often instructed to tackle high-value litigation concerning marine policies.

Sarah Martin has significant expertise in handling total loss claims within the marine insurance space. She is also instructed in war risks and Bermuda Form claims.

Stephen Hofmeyr KC is recognised for his wide-ranging insurance expertise and strong track record in handling international insurance disputes arising from significant global crises. He is also noted for his prominence in marine insurance, and is further instructed in complex insurance disputes involving warranty and indemnity policies.

Timothy Kenefick is a well-respected and experienced junior capable of handling an array of complex insurance and reinsurance disputes, typically on behalf of insurers. He is also experienced in domestic and international arbitration and mediation. He has experience of marine insurance claims.

Clara Benn is a highly sought insurance junior. Benn is noted for her work on high-profile matters including those involving war and political risk insurance, liability issues and D&O disputes, among numerous other concerns. She is trusted by major law firms to act as sole counsel in many matters.

Michael Ryan is a very trusted junior counsel for high profile insurance disputes. He has in-depth knowledge of such issues as war risk insurance and political violence and high value property damage to name but a few. He has experienced of acting both led and unled.

Stephen Du is a well-regarded junior who regularly acts for insurers and insureds across various commercial and financial lines. He has particular and noteworthy experience in tackling complex matters arising out of credit-risk policy disputes.

Douglas Grant is a strong up and coming junior insurance practitioner. Grant has acted some of the most high profile cases at the bar including the Russian aviation matter. He also has experience in arbitration related litigation along with matters involving such issues as construction all risk insurance and marine insurance.