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What the team is known for
Renowned team that represents leading insurance entities and policyholders in complex coverage and reinsurance disputes arising in sectors such as aviation, energy and mining. Often involved in significant international work, including particular strength in mandates issuing from Latin America. Experience includes big-ticket claims relating to property damage, business interruption and other losses associated with major political upheaval and natural disasters.
Strengths
"They pulled out all the stops for us and provided excellent quality legal and commercial advice throughout," says a client.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Bandurka focuses on reinsurance disputes as part of a robust contentious claims practice. He has expertise in handling matters concerning a range of insurance policies, including product liability and professional indemnity.
"He is really experienced, has a great view of the market and provides great client service."
"He is really experienced, has a great view of the market and provides great client service."
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.
"Chris is exceptionally good and a very talented lawyer." "He is a first-rate litigator and one of the best in the City - he provides real added value and strategic direction."
"Chris is exceptionally good and a very talented lawyer." "He is a first-rate litigator and one of the best in the City - he provides real added value and strategic direction."
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.
"He has a sharp intellect and very considerable experience as a case-handler and negotiator. He is also approachable and pragmatic." "Jonathan provides excellent service and has a commercial approach."
"He has a sharp intellect and very considerable experience as a case-handler and negotiator. He is also approachable and pragmatic." "Jonathan provides excellent service and has a commercial approach."
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 has a really strong technical knowledge of insurance - he understands the field well."
"Nigel has a really strong technical knowledge of insurance - he understands the field well."
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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
HFW

Location
Friary Court
65 Crutched Friars
London
Greater London
UK
EC3N 2AE

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