Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

Fladgate regularly acts for policyholders in disputes concerning both insurance and reinsurance coverage. The firm has experience in high-value claims under business interruption, political risk and D&O policies, with particular expertise representing clients in the construction, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. The team is also adept at representing policyholders in Bermuda Form arbitrations.

"Fladgate is responsive, provides timely advice and is a pleasure to work with."

"We receive advice that is commercial in nature and based on the underlying legal issues. We trust the team to provide clear commercial thinking."

"The team provides great service and gives timely responses to questions."

"They are a very capable team with a wide-ranging skill set."

"The lawyers give excellent advice throughout the life cycle of claims."

Garbhan Shanks is head of the insurance department at Fladgate and maintains a robust policyholder practice, advising clients on disputes relating to such issues as political risk, public liability and professional indemnity. "He provides timely, pragmatic advice, and he's a pleasure to work with. I recommend him to any policyholder who is pursuing a claim against an insurer." "Garbhan's knowledge of the market is excellent. He has an excellent feel for litigation. He is good at handling the insurers." "Garbhan Shanks is an outstanding, plain-speaking and hard-working lawyer."