About

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Insurance Disputes

Edwin Coe is one of the UK’s leading insurance litigation teams, and we are acknowledged for its excellence in all of the recognised legal directories, both individually and collectively.

Why is Edwin Coe different?

Edwin Coe is different because, unlike other specialist insurance firms, it acts exclusively for policyholders and has no ties to particular insurers, underwriting syndicates, or insurance intermediaries. This means that it can provide the highest quality advice on all aspects of your policy coverage, including related claims in professional negligence against insurance brokers and third party advisors.

Edwin Coe has specialised in complex insurance litigation for over 50 years and has considerable expertise in all areas of insurance law, and across a variety of business sectors.

Its experience, coupled with its strengths in commercial and restructuring work, enables it to assist clients not only in dealing with their disputed claim, but also in coping with cash flow, trade creditors and many other related commercial problems that often arise from the delayed settlement of an insurance claim.

A disputed insurance claim can often feel as if the whole insurance market is against you, just at the time when you most need support. Edwin Coe's role is to ensure that policyholders receive the best representation at a reasonable cost in order to maximise their recovery. It is a role it has successfully fulfilled over many years.

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Mainly Policyholders - UK-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Edwin Coe focuses on acting for policyholders in actions against household-name insurers. The firm routinely receives instruction in major property damage and business interruption matters, particularly those arising as a result of fire. The team is also adept at handling brokers' negligence claims, with notable emphasis on advising clients in the manufacturing, waste disposal and energy sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Edwin Coe acted for the Gatwick Investment chain of hotels in connection with its claim against its insurer for COVID-19 losses valued at £22 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Roger Franklin
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Roger Franklin
Head of Insurance: Mainly Policyholders
2
Band 2

Roger Franklin is a litigator who acts for policyholders in an impressive array of commercial insurance disputes. He has particular expertise in large-scale claims for property damage and business interruption following catastrophic fires.

Roger's unwavering support, strategic brilliance and deep compassion make all the difference. He is meticulous, tenacious and utterly committed to securing the best possible outcome.

Roger Franklin is a heavyweight litigator. He's certainly someone you want on your team. He knows the area inside out and he puts his client's best foot forward.

Roger has got a great insurance coverage brain and is really unflappable. He handles clients very well, has a good grasp of the commerciality and has an eye on the end game to get good settlements.

Nicola Maher
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Nicola Maher
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Band 3
Nicola Maher acts for an impressive roster of policyholder clients, including major corporates and high net worth individuals. She maintains an excellent reputation in coverage disputes concerning property damage and business interruption.

Nicola is a formidable lawyer with an exceptional range of skills and vision as to how to achieve the optimum outcome. She strives to serve the client's best interests and is always ahead of the game.

Nicola takes a great approach. She is very confident and immensely knowledgeable, so it is very reassuring having her on your side.

Nicola establishes a firm grip of the issues early in the process and rapidly plots a means to help resolve the dispute. She brings clear and robust communication to challenging situations.

I rate Nicola very highly and I'm impressed with her commitment and ability. She really goes the extra mile.

Nicola is very knowledgeable and comes across well to clients. She demonstrates excellent technical knowledge, with pragmatism and a client-focused approach.

Kate Dwyer
Kate Dwyer
Associates to watch

Kate Dwyer is a legal director in the insurance litigation team at Edwin Coe. She has experience assisting with a wide range of matters, including business interruption and property damage claims.

Kate is very thorough and competent in this area of work.

Kate is knowledgeable and well liked by clients.

Ranked Lawyers at
Edwin Coe LLP

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UK-wide

Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

Roger Franklin
2
Roger Franklin
Head of Insurance: Mainly Policyholders
2
Band 2
Nicola Maher
3
Nicola Maher
3
Band 3
Kate Dwyer
Kate Dwyer
Associates to watch

Members

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Oliver Pannell

Roger Franklin

Roger Franklin

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