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Fladgate LLP

Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

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Fladgate LLP

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Insurance: Mainly Policyholders - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fladgate acted for Specialised Vessel Services in a claim against an insurance broker. The broker had procured insurance cover for one of SVS's ships, a vessel that subsequently sank, and the insurer refused to pay out under the policy.

Strengths

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  • The team are insightful, efficient, always available and responsive.

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  • Fladgate are forward-thinking and dynamic in their approach. The team are commercial and have strong capabilities with a wealth of experience. They are also very efficient and responsive.

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  • Fladgate's insurance team are excellent. The lawyers are hard-working, bright, good with clients and well respected in this space.

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  • Fladgate are marked out by their tenacity and knowledge. The team are very capable, work seamlessly and provide very proactive service.

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  • Fladgate are thoughtful, strategic and reasonable in their approach. The team always listen first and provide well-reasoned feedback and advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Garbhan Shanks
    Garbhan Shanks

    Garbhan Shanks

    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.

    • I am very impressed with Garbhan's leadership, knowledge and tactical ability.

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    • It is a pleasure to work with Garbhan. He takes the time to listen carefully to your considerations and arguments, and he provides clear and decisive legal advice as to the next steps.

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    • Garbhan has a really nice way of dealing with everyone and a terrific strategic sense of how to reach the end goal. He has an intuitive sense of how to deal with matters when they go off track.

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    • Garbhan is pragmatic, diligent and very responsive in his approach.

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    • Garbhan is always organised, calm, considerate and has control over the environment. He is a strategist and his contributions are greatly considered and appreciated.

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  • Naomi Hall
    Naomi Hall

    Naomi Hall

    Naomi Hall is a senior associate with significant experience in insurance disputes. She assists policyholders with regard to various types of claims, including professional indemnity, D&O, business interruption and property damage.

    • Naomi is very good to work with. She is extremely focused and attentive.

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    • Naomi is commercial and does what is best for clients.

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    • Naomi Hall is a brilliant policyholder solicitor and one to watch for the future. She is very bright and hard-working but also has great judgement and is excellent with clients.

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    • Naomi Hall is brilliant and a hugely impressive insurance practitioner. She is great at strategy and on the detail, as well as being easy to work with.

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