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Clyde & Co LLP

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Clyde & Co LLP

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Insurance - South Africa

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co is a pre-eminent international law firm with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. It is highly regarded for its proven ability to handle significant mandates in the insurance sector in South Africa. The firm represents a raft of leading insurance companies and financial institutions, with impressive experience advising on contentious coverage issues and non-contentious reinsurance matters. The team also provides noteworthy expertise in corporate insurance concerns, medical malpractice, cyber liability and professional indemnity. Its lawyers offer further experience representing insurance companies in actions relating to liquidation.

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Strengths

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  • It has the ability to simplify complex legal issues, making them easy to understand. The team excels at breaking down intricate legal concepts into clear, straightforward language.

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  • Clyde & Co goes the extra mile, not just treating you like any other client, but really caring about your work.

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  • I always get excellent advice and the turnaround time is quick.

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  • Clyde & Co's opinions are detailed and yet easy to understand.

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  • The firm stands out for its ability to expedite research and responses, and to resolve matters amicably before trial.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Le Roux
    Daniel Le Roux

    Daniel Le Roux

    Daniel Le Roux has a stellar reputation in South Africa's insurance market. He represents many of South Africa's largest insurers in all manner of coverage disputes, from D&O to personal injury and professional indemnity.

    • He is very experienced and is a market leader in insurance.

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    • He is approachable and is always available and able to talk through complex issues.

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    • Daniel Le Roux provides exceptional legal advice.

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  • Lee Astfalck
    Lee Astfalck

    Lee Astfalck

    Lee Astfalck assists clients with breach and incident responses as well as D&O liability. He is also experienced in fidelity insurance and negligence claims, and is particularly able to handle cross-border matters.

    • Lee Astfalck is very strong on handling liability claims and that stands out.

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    • He offers exceptional legal expertise and service.

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  • Tony Hardie
    Tony Hardie

    Tony Hardie

    Tony Hardie is regularly instructed by insurers, reinsurers and regulators to provide counsel on liability and coverage issues.

    • Tony Hardie is a commensurate professional.

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    • He really fights hard for his clients and is an exceptional litigator.

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    • He understands our business, our preferred way of working and our quality requirements.

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  • Amelia Costa
    Amelia Costa

    Amelia Costa

    Experienced partner Amelia Costa is recognised for her active practice in the South African insurance arena. She is capable of assisting clients with disputes in the insurance sector as well as insurance regulatory mandates.

    • Amelia Costa is a great strategist and litigator.

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    • She provides consistently well thought-out advice.

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    • Her way of breaking down complex legal issues to explain matters to clients is exceptional.

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    • Amelia is very sharp on insurance and gives good direction to clients.

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    • She is very reactive and pragmatic in her approach. She addresses matters holistically, looking at the bigger picture.

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  • Ernie van der Vyver
    Ernie van der Vyver

    Ernie van der Vyver

    Ernie van der Vyver has considerable experience in providing transactional and regulatory advice to a number of major insurers, including on business structuring and establishment.

    • He knows the insurance industry so well and that makes him most valuable to us.

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    • Ernie van der Vyver is a very gifted attorney.

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