About

Provided by Clyde & Co LLP

We’ve been at the heart of global commerce for nearly a century, helping the insurance market navigate an ever-changing risk landscape .

Today, the risks that insurers and their insureds face are becoming ever more interconnected and complex wherever they operate around the world. Whether that’s driven by the digital revolution, geopolitical tension and uncertainty, the existential threats posed by climate change or the ever increasing legal and regulatory risks faced by organisations and their directors and officers, the world is increasingly unpredictable and volatile.

All this calls for an agile and informed response. Our global teams use their deep insurance sector knowledge and commercial understanding to advise on issues such as dispute resolution, multi-jurisdictional litigation, coverage issues, contentious regulatory proceedings, policy wording issues, product development, corporate and commercial services, and recoveries.

From the smallest claim to the most complex risk, our in-depth, on-the-ground knowledge is supported by a truly interconnected global approach. This combination of local insight and global network allows us to offer rapid access to expertise wherever you operate. We can help you navigate these risks and futureproof your business.

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Insurer - California

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What the Team is Known For

The impressive team at Clyde & Co LLP has strong expertise across a range of insurance coverage work, including professional liability and cyber-liability insurance. It has noteworthy experience representing clients in both court and arbitrations and offers clients the benefit of its substantial international reach and vast experience in aviation and marine insurance.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bruce Celebrezze
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Bruce Celebrezze
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Senior Statespeople
Bruce Celebrezze's market-leading practice incorporates coverage litigation arising from disputes across a range of areas. He has experience working with both national and international insurers.

Bruce is a fantastic insurance lawyer.

Alexander E. Potente
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Alexander E. Potente
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Band 1
Alexander Potente is active in litigation relating to general and professional liability, among other claims. He is well regarded for his expert handling of coverage disputes arising from product defects and environmental matters, as well as complex reinsurance matters.

Alexander is very experienced in this area.

Alexander develops creative and brilliant strategies when faced with complex insurance problems.

He is wicked smart, strategic and he knows the pertinent case law as well as anyone.

James P. Koelzer
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James P. Koelzer
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Band 3

James Koelzer is a well-regarded practitioner with experience of leading his clients through bad faith claims and business interruption litigation. He is particularly active in the entertainment, construction, energy and shipping sectors.

James is the best attorney that I work with. He's always on top of files and provides great value.

James is a very bright insurance coverage lawyer.

Susan Koehler Sullivan
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Susan Koehler Sullivan
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Band 3

Susan Koehler Sullivan is a highly experienced insurance litigator who specializes in a wide range of insurance-related matters including claims involving directors and officers, employment and general liability policies.

Susan is whip smart, talented and finds creative solutions to insurance litigation issues.

Susan is knowledgeable about insurance coverage issues and litigation, and also has an excellent reputation. She is very solid.

Susan is thoughtful and detail-oriented, working on a lot of complex matters. She's also a great litigation strategist.

I'd give the strongest commendation I could for Susan. She is sharp, strategic and thoughtful.

Susan is a well-respected insurance lawyer.

Andrew Downs
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Andrew Downs
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Band 4
Andrew Downs is highly sought after by insurance carriers for his capabilities in a number of areas, including construction liability and bad faith claims. He regularly intervenes in matters arising from wildfire damage.

Andy has provided decisive opinions and the time necessary to get the job done.

Andrew has a great knowledge of insurance coverage.

Andrew is a strong lawyer who writes exceptional motions.

Andrew is a really good insurance coverage lawyer.

He has a strong coverage background so I trust his opinions a lot. Andrew does a good job of analyzing the issues and identifying potential concerns, and is always savvy on issues which impact our wider business.

Ralph A. Guirgis
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Ralph A. Guirgis
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Band 4
Ralph Guirgis is regularly retained by global insurance companies for significant matters, including fraud-related cases. He also assists clients with property damage and professional liability claims.

Ralph is a quality insurance coverage lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Clyde & Co LLP

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California

Insurance: Insurer

Bruce Celebrezze
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Bruce Celebrezze
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Senior Statespeople
Alexander E. Potente
2
Alexander E. Potente
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Band 2
James P. Koelzer
3
James P. Koelzer
3
Band 3
Susan Koehler Sullivan
3
Susan Koehler Sullivan
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Band 3
Andrew Downs
4
Andrew Downs
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Band 4
Ralph A. Guirgis
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Ralph A. Guirgis
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Band 4
Insurance: Reinsurance

Alexander E. Potente
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Alexander E. Potente
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Band 1