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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

  • CMS advised Lloyd’s Insurance Company, HDI Global and Starr on an insurance coverage dispute as part of the high-profile Russian aircraft insurance megatrial.

Strengths

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The firm's strengths are its technical insurance sector knowledge and high level of service.

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CMS knows the field exceptionally well from both the defence and coverage sides, which makes its insight invaluable.

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Notable Practitioners

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Edward Foss
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Edward Foss
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Senior Statespeople

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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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.

Simon Garrett is very calm in a heated situation and provides excellent advice on how to proceed. He also manages different stakeholders well.

I love working with him. He is so personable; we had to navigate a challenging situation and he has worked as a real go-between.

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Alex Denslow
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Alex Denslow
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Alex Denslow is the head of CMS's 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.

You definitely want Alex on your side in a crisis. He cares a great deal about client outcomes and is a natural problem-solver.

Alex's advice is always extremely commercial and effective.

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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
Edward Foss
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Edward Foss
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Simon Garrett
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Simon Garrett
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Alex Denslow
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Alex Denslow
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Band 4
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