Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance

DWF has a robust practice and is capable of advising a client base of major insurers, reinsurers and underwriters. The firm is experienced in handling substantial coverage disputes relating to shipping, engineering and construction, and offers additional strength in product liability matters. Due to having various offices in the UK and beyond, the team is well equipped to handle complex domestic and cross-border work.

"DWF is knowledgeable in complex disputes."

"The firm is very thorough."

DWF acted on behalf of London market reinsurers in relation to an arbitrated dispute against a Norwegian cedant who claimed GBP18 million of travel cancellation losses arising out of COVID-19.

David Abbott is adept at handling insurance disputes relating to trade credit and political risk policies, as well as cross-border reinsurance matters following extreme weather events and environmental disasters.

Kiran Soar has considerable expertise across a range of contentious matters, including both insurance and reinsurance disputes. He regularly handles high-value international mandates across a variety of sectors, including aviation, sports and finance.

Andrew Symons is skilled at handling contentious coverage issues and claims defence, particularly on behalf of reinsurance companies. He has notable expertise in financial lines as well as cyber insurance policies. "Andrew Symons possesses high-level expertise. He is superb at strategising." "His counsel is greatly valued and he is a very calm lateral thinker."

Antony Woodhouse is an experienced practitioner handling both insurance and reinsurance disputes, often in cases with substantial cross-border elements. "Antony possesses an astute eye for detail. He has a very commercial approach to handling and providing advice that is focused on the client's end results."

John Groome is frequently sought out by insurers to advise on a range of matters related to property damage and product liability, particularly in association with substantial personal injury claims.

Tom Mungovan has experience handling coverage disputes arising from a range of insurance claims, with particular knowledge of D&O and financial lines. He has notable experience handling Bermuda Form arbitrations. "Tom is great to work with. He works hard for his clients and understands what they want to achieve."