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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
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HFW acted for Technip Energies in a dispute under its offshore construction all-risks cover following an allision between its chartered tug boat and an oil platform.
Strengths
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HFW have grasped a complex situation quickly and helped chart a way forward. All discussions are tempered with a desire to strike a resolution, as opposed to just driving the case to litigation.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalHFW provides top-quality advice and litigation support to policyholders on complex claims. The team are knowledgeable about the market, as well as commercial and effective.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalHFW are able to assimilate highly complex and intertwined cases with a singular strategy in mind, clearly putting the client's needs above their own - Their service and responsiveness are flawless.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalHFW's expertise and availability are key strengths. They provide excellent service and communication, along with an excellent grasp of the facts and written opinions.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalHFW have detailed specialist legal knowledge coupled with in-depth understanding and a practical, problem-solving approach. The team's response times are prompt, and work is to a very high standard.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Christopher Foster
Christopher Foster is head of insurance and reinsurance at HFW. He handles an impressive array of complex coverage and reinsurance disputes. He has experience handling matters related to claims for property damage, construction defects and professional liability, among others.
Chris Foster provides very commercial and pragmatic advice.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalHe knows the subject matter inside out and has very good client skills.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalChristopher Foster is one of the titans of insurance litigation; he is massively experienced and has done huge cases.
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Band 1 Band 1 Nigel Wick
Nigel Wick is adept at handling a range of insurance and reinsurance matters on behalf of policyholders. He has particular experience in disputes involving both onshore and offshore energy facilities. Nigel is great to deal with, knowledgeable and calm.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalNigel is excellent - approachable, transparent and client-focused.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalNigel is sensible, measured and does a great job for his clients. He is always looking for solutions.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalNigel is always a pleasure to deal with.
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Band 2 Band 2 Jonathan Bruce
Jonathan Bruce specialises in representing policyholders in insurance claims and coverage disputes, with notable expertise in energy, property and marine matters. He regularly handles cases with international aspects and has particular knowledge of Latin America. Jonathan is excellent. He is approachable, transparent and client-focused.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalJonathan is a very astute and well-respected lawyer. He is very incisive and can be relied upon to give a prompt and clear assessment of the merits of a case and to formulate a winning strategy.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalJonathan is a very astute operator who understands the relationship and dynamic between the insured and the insurer. He is very present within the industry and has many strengths.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalJonathan has always given sound practical advice that takes into account the best legal stance to support the client's position, with a view to trying to find an acceptable outcome for all concerned.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalI would highlight Jonathan for praise due to his very strong knowledge and experience. He is a strong and calm negotiator.
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Up and Coming Up and Coming Rupert Warren
Rupert Warren advises major international insurers and reinsurers on complex mandates. His expertise on reinsurance and insurance brokers' professional indemnity is especially notable.
Rupert Warren is excellent; he is knowledgeable, thoughtful and has a keen sense of the client’s interests.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalRupert is extremely helpful; he is always quick to respond and takes time to explain things in detail.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalRupert Warren is an excellent insurance lawyer who knows insurance law backwards. He also knows the market very well and runs a very good team.
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Ranked Individuals at HFW (4)
UK
Christopher Foster
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
View profile Nigel Wick
Insurance: Mainly Policyholders
View profile Jonathan Bruce
Insurance: Mainly Policyholders
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Band 3 UK 2026
Practice area: Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
Location: UK-wide
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