Chambers Review
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Insurance - United Arab Emirates
What the Team is Known For
DWF has a well-established global insurance practice with a growing presence in the UAE. The Dubai-based team handles a wide variety of contentious matters originating throughout the Middle East and further afield. It is well versed in business interruption and property damage cases, with further expertise relating to professional negligence matters. It acts for a diverse client base of insurers, reinsurers and policyholders.
Strengths
The team is very professional, responsive and pragmatic. They always pay attention to detail, have a clear understanding of what is required and constantly exceed our expectations.
They are professional, providing sound advice and prompt service. The legal advice is peer reviewed, and their team work collaboratively to provide excellent service.
The lawyers at DWF are very thorough and accessible. They give high-level and practical insurance policy advice.
DWF have a client-centric approach, offering excellent response times and frequent updates.
Work Highlights
DWF represented DIFC-based reinsurers in a more than USD100 million claim relating to damage to offshore energy infrastructure.
Notable practitioners
Brian Boahene has considerable know-how in insurance disputes, leveraging his many years of experience in the Middle East to the benefit of his clients. He handles an array of contentious matters, including professional indemnity matters. He also has noteworthy experience advising on insurance issues relating to sanctions.
Brian is our go-to for marine insurance, not just for claims but also for underwriting considerations. He is very experienced and has a wealth of knowledge, which is invaluable.
Brian Boahene is a fantastic guy. He is very knowledgeable and provides quick updates. He is always the first to reach out.
He is a brilliant lawyer with a great level of knowledge.
Victoria Clucas has expertise in international insurance and reinsurance coverage issues, advising on property damage claims and recovery actions, particularly following fires, floods and other catastrophic events. She also assists clients with business interruption disputes.
Victoria is an outstanding lawyer and an emerging leader in the insurance legal industry and current market.
Victoria understands the requirements of the insurers and provides good advice.
Victoria is very personable, inclusive and responsive, and is good at managing expectations and always putting clients’ needs first.