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Our reinsurance practice is widely regarded as the leading team of lawyers in the market. We have been involved in some of the largest reinsurance transactions, preparing wordings for some of the most complex policies and handling the most important disputes, that have shaped reinsurance law over the last two decades.

Our clients include international reinsurance and insurance companies as well as many of the leading syndicates and companies in the London market.

Our global practice covers both contentious and non-contentious matters and has deep experience in both life and general insurance. We have a broad practice, handling issues ranging from complex major claims to volume services and have experience across every class including aviation, casualty and healthcare, energy and engineering, financial institutions/D&O, fraud, marine, professional indemnity, property, political risk, regulatory risk, surety and TMT.

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What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co enjoys an excellent reputation for insurance and reinsurance work, demonstrating an exceptional strength in depth relied upon by some of the biggest names in the industry. The firm possesses high levels of expertise in the full spectrum of matters, from small claims to major losses, and is particularly adept at handling sizeable claims in the marine, energy and construction sectors. It is noted in particular for its strong global presence and the ability to provide unparalleled representation in international matters, as well as its specialist knowledge of the Lloyd's market.

Work Highlights

  • Clyde & Co represented subscription market co-insurers led by Munich Re Syndicate in relation to Nord Stream's claim against Lloyds Insurance Company. The matter related to an attack on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines that carried natural gas between Russia and Germany.

Strengths

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Clyde & Co is the best. There is no one who can compete with it in my view. The team is very organised and methodical.

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Clyde & Co is generally my go-to firm for complex matters due to its experience and strong global presence.

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One of the team's strongest points is its cross-border ability. Clyde & Co has great transatlantic capabilities and offers a full suite of services. It is a well-oiled machine.

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Notable Practitioners

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James Cooper
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James Cooper
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James Cooper is head of the global insurance practice at Clyde & Co and has a wealth of expertise in contentious matters involving numerous jurisdictions. He offers particular expertise in claims concerning financial services and D&O policies.
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Andrew Grant
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Andrew Grant
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Andrew Grant regularly advises insurers and underwriters on disputes relating to specialty lines of insurance, including major political risk and trade credit claims as well as those that concern specie and bloodstock.
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Emma Ager
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Emma Ager
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Emma Ager has experience with a wide range of both insurance and reinsurance disputes, including Bermuda Form arbitrations. She is skilled in handling claims relating to product liability, professional indemnity and D&O policies, among other matters.

Emma gets things right the first time and rarely ever makes any errors. She is doing a really good job.

She is very organised and methodical. Emma is not reactive to events; she provides a very well thought-through approach and navigates bumps in the road with a clear head.

Emma Ager is excellent, has strong expertise and is generally good with communications and responsiveness.

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Toby Rogers
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Toby Rogers
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Toby Rogers expertly handles a broad spectrum of coverage disputes on behalf of insurers, particularly those arising out of significant property-related and business interruption losses.
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James Cooper
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James Cooper
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Andrew Grant
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Andrew Grant
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Emma Ager
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Emma Ager
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Toby Rogers
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Toby Rogers
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Members

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Emma Ager

Jane Andrewartha

Jon Turnbull

Simon Kemp

Simon Schindler

Tony Baumgartner