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HFW

Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance

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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK-wide

Band 3

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.
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Strengths

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  • The firm has deep insurance sector and arbitration experience as well as expertise and focus.

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  • HFW has highly experienced disputes litigators with a very broad range of industry and legal expertise. It is well used to dealing with the largest and most complex insurance and reinsurance disputes.

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  • The firm are always easy to contact and never take a long time to respond. They regularly make the effort to discuss things via telephone before forwarding correspondence via email.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Foster
    Christopher Foster

    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.

    • Christopher Foster is one of the titans of insurance litigation; he is massively experienced and has done huge cases.

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    • Chris Foster provides very commercial and pragmatic advice.

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    • He knows the subject matter inside out and has very good client skills.

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  • Rupert Warren
    Rupert Warren

    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.

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    • Rupert 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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    • Rupert is extremely helpful; he is always quick to respond and takes time to explain things in detail.

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Ranked Individuals at HFW (2)

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    Christopher Foster

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    Rupert Warren

    Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance

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