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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder

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Covington & Burling LLP

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What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling has superlative bench strength and a level of expertise that set its superb practice apart as the pinnacle of policyholder representation across the USA. It houses some of the industry's most sought-after practitioners as well as an enviable list of blue-chip clients across a vast range of sectors. The team is consistently involved in the most cutting-edge, high-stakes litigation taking place around the globe, the team offers extensive expertise in acting for clients' interests in arbitration negotiations. The firm is experienced across a spectrum of coverage claims, including property damage, catastrophic loss and mass tort liability, among others.

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Work Highlights

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Covington & Burling represented Kidde‑Fenwal in insurance coverage proceedings arising from claims alleging exposure to PFAS‑containing firefighting foam products. The firm acted as special insurance coverage counsel in bankruptcy proceedings involving disputes with dozens of insurers over coverage for underlying AFFF‑related claims.

Strengths

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Covington & Burling has deep knowledge of insurance coverage law and a broad bench of highly-skilled counsel.
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They are the gold standard in the insurance client business. All of the insurance companies fear and respect them. They are also extremely good communicators with the non-legal members of the team.
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The firm has very smart and very well-informed lawyers who are both strategic and practical. They are very practical and understand the businesses and needs of their clients, and can tailor their services accordingly.
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Notable Practitioners

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David B Goodwin
David Goodwin has over 35 years' experience representing policyholders in complex insurance disputes. His areas of expertise include property damage and business interruption cases.
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John Buchanan
John Buchanan is an experienced attorney who has significant expertise in handling complex insurance coverage disputes. He has notable experience in asbestos and environmental matters.
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Seth B Schafler
Seth Schafler is well regarded in the nationwide insurance market, bringing extensive experience with the representation of finance and investment body clients in coverage disputes and risk management.
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William Greaney
William Greaney is a well-known coverage litigator who typically advises corporate policyholders in both state and federal courts. He is well versed in a range of different disputes including mass tort, environmental and IP cases.
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Anna Engh
Anna Engh is co-chair of Covington's insurance practice group. She is well regarded for her handling of high-value and complex matters. Her expertise encompasses a comprehensive range of insurance coverage issues, including those concerning cyber attacks.
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Mitchell F Dolin
Mitchell Dolin is a first-rate policyholder attorney. His areas of expertise include antitrust, employment and mass tort, among many others.
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Benedict M Lenhart
Benedict Lenhart co-chairs Covington's insurance practice group and is noted for his expertise in major insurance coverage disputes including property, product liability and cyber issues. He regularly acts for Fortune 500 companies.
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Donald W Brown
Donald Brown is a well-regarded insurance coverage practitioner with strong capabilities at trial and appellate level. He offers deep experience in a range of different industries including financial institutions, energy and pharmaceutical companies.
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Martin H Myers
Martin Myers is relied upon by prominent policyholder clients for representation in coverage disputes on an international scale. He is particularly experienced in working with high-profile clients from the media and technology industries.
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