Chambers Review
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Insurance: Mainly Policyholders - UK
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
The firm's strength is their expertise in policy coverage disputes. The team are proactive and provide pragmatic solutions. The service is very comprehensive and responsive.
The lawyers are very well supported and the insurance team is tight knit, which is really helpful. The firm has a breadth of expertise and is good at bringing in its juniors.
The team are very detail-oriented and can think strategically. The lawyers push things forward, are responsive and comprehend the broader picture. They fully understand the commercial implications.
Mishcon de Reya's key strength is their expertise. The team is very responsive and has a very strong depth.
Work Highlights
Mishcon de Reya represented the University of Oxford in a business interruption insurance claim valued at £25 million in respect of losses sustained in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Notable practitioners
Richard Leedham is a respected litigator who specialises in cases involving the insurance industry. He is experienced acting in coverage disputes that arise in relation to D&O and business interruption insurance claims.
Richard is very good. He is very persistent and inventive.
Richard is really good. He is clear, responsive and easy to work with. He is commercially minded and I couldn't suggest any improvements.
Chris Neilson leads a wide-ranging insurance disputes practice and is highlighted for his experience leading business interruption, construction and D&O matters.
Chris is very professional, smart and always on the point. He is also clear and straightforward in written communication.