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Mishcon de Reya LLP

Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

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Mishcon de Reya LLP

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Insurance: Mainly Policyholders - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Mishcon de Reya has a strong insurance team known for representing corporate policyholders in a range of complex coverage disputes. The firm offers considerable expertise in D&O liability, financial lines and professional negligence matters, as well as substantial property damage and business interruption claims. The team displays strength in handling Bermuda Form arbitrations and represents insureds from the pharmaceutical and energy sectors, among others.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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.

Strengths

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Mishcon de Reya's key strength is their expertise. The team is very responsive and has a very strong depth.

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  • 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.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Leedham
    Richard Leedham

    Richard Leedham

    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.

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    • Richard is really good. He is clear, responsive and easy to work with. He is commercially minded and I couldn't suggest any improvements.

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  • Chris Neilson
    Chris Neilson

    Chris Neilson

    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.

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