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Law firm specialised in Insurance & Reinsurance - CMS in the UK


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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

CMS offers an array of services to leading insurers, who benefit from its strong international presence. It demonstrates extensive expertise handling matters involving professional negligence, aviation, construction and cyber risk. The firm has additional strength in the reinsurance market, particularly with regard to losses concerning the energy, mining and aviation sectors. Furthermore, the team advises insurance brokers on coverage matters as well as defending them in negligence claims.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS acted for AXIS in its defence of a coverage claim brought by Discovery Land. Discovery had instructed a solicitor's firm that was insured by AXIS and whose principle misappropriated funds intended for a transaction. After failing to recover those funds from the firm, Discovery brought a claim against the insurer.

Strengths

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The team at CMS have a good mix of technical competence and high commercial awareness.

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CMS have a large, international team who are able to deliver expert advice and who have a deep understanding of complex matters.

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CMS are always responsive and are happy to help - they always have the right person for the job.

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Garrett
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Simon Garrett
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Band 3

Simon Garrett is co-head of insurance and reinsurance at CMS. He is well-regarded for his expertise in insurance disputes concerning the financial services industry. He regularly handles matters relating to large claims brought under D&O and professional indemnity policies.

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Simon Kilgour
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Simon Kilgour
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Simon Kilgour adeptly advises insurers and reinsurers in relation to a diverse range of contentious issues, often on cases that are multi-jurisdictional in nature. His recent experience includes major business interruption and event cancellation claims.

Simon is an experienced London market lawyer with great international contacts. He understands what commercial insurers want and need from their counsel.

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Alex Denslow
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Alex Denslow
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Alex Denslow is the head of CMS' insurance group. He represents brokers, insurers and reinsurers in complex international disputes. He is experienced at advising on claims made on a range of policies including D&O and business interruption.

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Edward Foss
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Edward Foss
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Edward Foss handles a wide range of disputes for insurers, brokers and underwriters in relation to substantial claims within the energy, construction and manufacturing sectors.

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Simon Garrett
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Simon Garrett
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Simon Kilgour
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Simon Kilgour
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Alex Denslow
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Alex Denslow
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Edward Foss
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Edward Foss
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