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Clifford Chance LLP

Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Insurance: Mainly Policyholders - UK

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a well-regarded insurance team with particular strength in advising financial institutions on political risk, D&O and credit insurance. The firm also offers an array of other services to corporate policyholders, including non-contentious advice on regulatory matters and policy wording. The team has additional expertise in professional indemnity and title insurance issues, and notable strength handling complex multi-jurisdictional disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance acted for a group of eight Premier League football clubs, including Arsenal, in proceedings to recover under their business interruption insurance policies for very substantial losses arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Strengths

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  • They are incredibly client-focused and I am very much impressed by the speed of turnaround. The team are very focused on outcomes and commercial in their outlook.

    Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal

  • Communication is a big strength of the team. They are very collaborative and have been excellent when I've worked with them.

    Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal

  • The firm is so effective. It can draw in people from broader commercial teams so that it has the capability to run enormous insurance cases. As a result, it does very high-calibre policyholder work.

    Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance work excellently across borders, are commercial in their approach and are strategic in their thinking. The team are highly professional, responsive and technically excellent.

    Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal

  • The depth of quality and extensive experience in the field are key strengths. The firm provides an excellent service and is extremely good at keeping clients fully briefed on every aspect of the case.

    Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Philip Hill
    Philip Hill

    Philip Hill

    Philip Hill is a popular choice for corporate policyholders seeking counsel in relation to coverage disputes arising from D&O, credit insurance and political risk claims. He also advises clients on policy wording and risk management.

    • Philip Hill is technically excellent and very experienced in all matters insurance-related.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal

    • Philip is excellent - there's no other word for him. His expertise in insurance is a key strength.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal

    • Philip is excellent and easy to work with. He is able to see things through a business lens and I am impressed by his responsiveness.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal
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  • Baljit Rai
    Baljit Rai

    Baljit Rai

    Baljit Rai has considerable experience assisting banks and multinational corporations with a range of insurance disputes. She has an impressive track record of handling claims concerning credit risk and D&O liability.

    • Baljit is excellent and easy to work with. She is able to see things through a business lens and I'm impressed by her responsiveness.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal

    • Baljit Rai is technically excellent and very experienced in all matters insurance-related. As well as navigating very complex issues, she is a pleasure to deal with.

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  • Christopher Ingham
    Christopher Ingham

    Christopher Ingham

    Christopher Ingham is noted for his expert handling of D&O, trade credit and political risk matters. He is particularly adept at assisting clients in the banking and energy sectors, including multinational companies and international financial institutions.

    • Christopher thinks through every angle of a case and is already six steps ahead. He is extremely intelligent.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal

    • Christopher is very diligent and a very good lawyer. He is doing really well as a partner.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal

    • Christopher navigates challenging matters superbly.

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