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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
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. Having various offices in the UK and beyond, the team is well-equipped to handle complex domestic and cross-border work.
Strengths
DWF's immaculate handling of cross-border work is something we see as one of the firm's key strengths.
DWF are my go-to firm due to their diverse experience and global coverage.
DWF provide clear and concise advice, at good market value, on very complex issues. They are able to meet short deadlines on urgent matters.
They provide clear, timely advice and have good sector expertise.
Work Highlights
DWF defended various reinsurers, including Atrium, Axis, Starr and Beazley, in Commercial Court proceedings concerning the loss of aircraft in Russia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Notable practitioners
David Abbott is DWF's head of global risk. He 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.
David is well respected and well regarded.
Kiran is thorough in terms of how he provides his advice and he is a very good communicator.
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.
With his guidance we were able to conclude a trickly claim on very favourable terms. Andrew helped us save a lot of money with his close attention to detail.
Antony is a joy to work with. His strategy was a key strength from inception; his strategic plan came to fruition.
John Groome is frequently sought out by insurers to advise on a range of matters related to property damage and product liability claims.
John has been our go-to referral point for advice on complex cases for a number of years.
He has technical knowledge, an understanding of client needs and how insurance markets work, as well as high service levels.
Tom has an innate skill for working out a strategy to resolve problematic and contentious issues without alienating brokers or insurers.
Tom is very nice to deal with, knows his stuff and is definitely someone on the up.