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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is a global practice with impressive capabilities in a range of insurance and reinsurance work, with notable strength in aviation and cyber insurance matters. The firm regularly represents a range of prominent insurance providers and brokers in complex cross-border work. The team has additional expertise in warranty and indemnity, political risk and marine insurance, and handles a significant amount of work relating to the Lloyd's market.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper was instructed by London liability reinsurers including Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicates, Liberty Specialty Markets, Beazley Group and Chubb Insurance on a claim relating to the 2016 crash of LaMia Flight 2933 in Medellín, Colombia.

Strengths

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  • The scale of DLA Piper is such that it can operate at a high level across all of the legal specialisms that we require globally. Not many firms can field that breadth and level of expertise.

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  • The team balances technical, strategic and commercial requirements as necessary to navigate through matters.

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  • DLA Piper has been excellent throughout. The team is made up of clear and timely communicators, who are highly responsive and proactive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Leon Taylor
    Leon Taylor

    Leon Taylor

    Leon Taylor is global co-chair of DLA Piper's insurance sector group. He advises primarily on reinsurance matters, with notable expertise in handling cross-border disputes related to serious aviation disasters and property damage claims.

    • Leon Taylor provides great service and advice.

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    • Leon is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. He is calm, organised and thinks quickly on his feet.

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    • Leon is very highly regarded in this space. He's a good lawyer.

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  • Jane Childs
    Jane Childs

    Jane Childs

    Jane Childs often handles insurance disputes concerning financial institutions, including those that arise from claims of mis-selling and market manipulation. She also has notable expertise in D&O and W&I policies.

    • Jane Childs is a class operator all-round. She navigates complex matters with a quiet calmness that exudes and engenders confidence.

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    • Jane Childs is all over the details and is super efficient; her advice is always on point.

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    • She has a brain the size of the planet, in-depth knowledge about everything, and experience. She is also really commercial.

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  • Leanne Rogers
    Leanne Rogers

    Leanne Rogers

    Leanne Rogers is well known for her work on warranty & indemnity insurance claims. She can advise across a range of work areas but stands out for her advice on coverage issues.

    • Leanne is technically very good and has good commercial awareness. She commands confidence from her clients when she is instructed.

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    • Leanne Rogers is very much a rising star; she's carving a name for herself in representations and warranties.

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  • Oliver Saunders
    Oliver Saunders

    Oliver Saunders

    Oliver Saunders is a respected practitioner who advises both insurers and reinsurers in commercial litigation, as well as arbitration and mediation.

    • Oliver is an excellent lawyer and has a bright future in law.

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    • Oliver has an easy-going style with open and friendly communication. He also has a strong technical eye and the ability to manage expectations.

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    • Oliver delivers a great client service: he is responsive, pragmatic and efficient.

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Ranked Individuals at DLA Piper LLP (4)

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