Litigation Support Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
Firm Details: Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd
Joint Practice Heads: Alan Pratten & Steve Jones
Firm Overview:
Gallagher prides itself on solving problems with creative, leading edge insurance solutions for parties to the dispute, Solicitors, Litigation Funders and Insolvency Practitioners
Achieving certainty in an uncertain legal Environment: To mitigate risk and bring greater certainty to outcomes the Litigation market needs a team with expertise, experience, meticulous attention to detail and market clout. One which is ‘frequently lauded as a standout firm by wider market sources. And that’s us.
Whether you’re a law firm or litigation funder, you seek dispute resolution insurances that can give confidence to pursue the claim. With every case being different we have to be able to offer bespoke dispute resolution insurance solutions that reduce risk, inspire confidence and increase positive outcomes for you and your clients. And we do that by being inquisitive and challenging to get to the root of the issue; by maximising the intellectual power of a team littered with experienced professionals from the insurance and the legal profession; by being meticulous in our approach to detail and deadlines and by harnessing the strength of our insurer relationships and buying power.
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Arthur J. Gallagher is an international insurance broker with a strong track record in litigation insurance matters. The firm benefits from its extensive network as an established insurance broker for law firms, allowing them to arrange comprehensive ATE and other specialist insurance for worldwide disputes.
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AJG has depth of knowledge both of the market and participants as well as a keen awareness of developments and innovations in the space. AJG work efficiently and effectively.
AJG has deep technical experience and market knowledge of the insurance sector, with a practical and innovative approach to complex problems working collaboratively with all stakeholders.
AJG is responsive, user-friendly, has good market knowledge and is able to assist in delivering messages and managing stakeholders.
The team at AJG stands out for their deep technical expertise, commercial judgement and market-leading execution on complex and high-value disputes. They combine a sophisticated knowledge of litigation risk with an exceptional grasp of insurer appetite and policy structuring, which enables us and clients to place solutions which others cannot deliver.
AJG are a key business partner in arranging portfolio level and deal level insurance. They have a number of advantages including a wide ranging contacts across the insurer risk providers and deep knowledge of needs of litigation funders.
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Alan Pratten is an experienced insurance adviser at Arthur J. Gallagher, specialising in risk solutions for major clients, litigation and M&A. With an ACII qualification and an MBA, he brings deep expertise in placing tailored insurance strategies across complex risk areas.
Alan is the person you want on your side, not just to get the deal done but to get it right. He's technical and commercial.
Alan is across everything and always looking to explore new opportunities.
Steve Jones is a managing director at Gallagher. His work includes ATE and judgement preservation matters.
Steve is extremely knowledgeable in the market and very aware of client needs. He is skilled at finding solutions to complex problems working very collaboratively with stakeholders and ensuring projects move at pace.
Steve is the go-to individual in the contingent risk and legal insurance space. He always demonstrates exceptional understanding and comes up with solutions, quickly and coherently. His ability to grasp complex deals and anticipate issues before they arise is highly commendable.
Steve is great. He's knowledgeable, commercial and quick to understand complex issues.
Steve is exceptional and is known industry-wide in this space.
Frances Emerson is a litigation and transactional risk specialist who helps businesses and law firms manage complex legal disputes and deal-related risks through insurance solutions.
Frances is the best technical broker in the market. In terms of dealing with language issues and understanding legal issues, she's second to none.
Frances was key to placing the insurance policy and was quick in answering queries. She had a great understanding of the complex litigation points during the underwriting process.
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