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Morgan Lewis is a recognized leader in placement, claims handling, and dispute resolution involving insurance and similar risk-transfer devices and instruments. In addition to our recognized trial, appellate and alternative dispute resolution capabilities, we counsel clients on insurance issues arising from complex corporate restructurings, mergers, and other transactional matters. We have an active captive practice, with both domestic and international know-how and capabilities. We also draw on our firm’s experience in a variety of areas to preserve, protect, and maximize insurance assets.

We also have one of the nation’s most financially sophisticated insurance practices, with special expertise in captives, reinsurance, bankruptcy, restructuring, and risk-transfer-based special purpose vehicles. Our team is well known for its deal making, frequently involving complex instruments; its ability to resolve “bet-the-company” disputes; its innovative litigation strategies; and its multijurisdictional trial and appellate skills. We offer insurance-related expertise in a broad spectrum of legal settings and achieve creative, path-breaking results for leading global companies.

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What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a prominent nationwide insurance practice that provides strong trial representation and coverage expertise. It draws on deep knowledge of corporate restructuring as well as experience in product liability and mass torts. The team also advises clients on diverse matters such as captives and SPVs and offers considerable strength in long-tail liability matters including environmental contamination and asbestos-related issues. The firm also possesses notable experience advising clients on arbitration proceedings, particularly in London and Bermuda.

Work Highlights

  • Morgan Lewis represented multiple aircraft lessors and investment firms in insurance coverage litigation arising from the detention of aircraft in Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The firm pursued claims against insurers in both US and UK proceedings concerning coverage under "all‑risk" and "war risk" policies and secured a favorable judgment in one matter while continuing to advance related coverage disputes.

Strengths

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The group at Morgan Lewis has a breadth of knowledge and expertise, communication and transparency, as well as good client relations and a willingness to think creatively.

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It's a strong team of knowledgeable lawyers who have good relationships with insurers and a strong understanding of our organization. They are well respected by folks on the other side of the aisle.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Cox
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David Cox
3
Band 3

David Cox has a strong level of expertise in the insurance sphere, representing policyholders in complex coverage claims. He has particular experience handling claims arising from product liability and environmental issues.

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Members

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Daniel E. Chefitz

David A. Luttinger Jr.