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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK

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What the Team is Known For

HFW has a renowned team that represents both leading insurance entities and policyholders in complex coverage and reinsurance disputes arising in sectors such as aviation, energy and mining. The firm is often involved in significant international work, including particular strength in mandates issuing from Latin America. Its experience includes big-ticket claims relating to property damage, business interruption and other losses associated with major political upheaval and natural disasters.

Work Highlights

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  • HFW advised Aviva Insurance on a COVID-19 business interruption insurance claim brought by the Bath Racecourse.

Strengths

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The team at HFW has an excellent understanding of legal principles, but this is coupled with a pragmatic approach.

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HFW are very attentive and responsive, they always seem on top of things.

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HFW have considerable strength in depth at all levels, with enormous experience across all of the main areas of insurance and reinsurance.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Foster
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Band 1
Christopher Foster is highly regarded for his contentious insurance practice, in which 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.

Christopher does good reinsurance work.

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Nigel Wick
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Band 1
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 full of energy and is always on the look-out for the best angle on a problem.

Nigel is a very personable solicitor who has an uncanny ability to explain issues at hand in a very understandable way.

Nigel is an astute and commercially-minded lawyer who always takes a sensible approach to resolving disputes.

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Jonathan Bruce
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Band 2
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 demonstrates excellent knowledge and expertise. He is resourceful and gives special attention to the details.

Jonathan is very client and results focused; he is responsive to requests and is totally committed to transparency and adding value.

Jonathan is a pleasure to deal with; he sees the bigger picture and takes a pragmatic approach to resolving complex issues.

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Christopher Cardona
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Foreign Expert

London-based Christopher Cardona remains deeply involved in the representation of both insured parties and insurers across Latin America, especially in Colombia and Mexico.

We like Chris for Latin America work.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Christopher Foster
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Christopher Cardona
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Foreign expert for Latin America-wide
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Jonathan Bruce
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Foreign expert for Latin America-wide
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Nigel Wick
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Band 1
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Jonathan Bruce
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Band 2
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