Department profile
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
Global Guide 2026 : UK
Rankings
Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Work Highlights
Provided by Chambers
Norton Rose Fulbright advised Partner Re on a dispute with its reinsured arising out of rescission by Partner Re of a reinsurance contract relating to the total loss of a poultry plant in Kentucky, USA due to a fire.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Norton Rose Fulbright has an excellent team with a wealth of experience but also invests in a very strong group of younger talent that will benefit them and their clients both now and in the future.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalThe lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright provide top-notch customer service and attention to their client's unique business needs and perspective.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalThe firm has experts in the areas of insurance who are knowledgeable on how the general market works. They have proven to be reliable and consistent in this area.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobal
Notable Practitioners
Provided by Chambers
Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople Adrian Mecz
Adrian Mecz has vast experience in insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes, with particular expertise in financial lines and D&O claims. He is well versed in insurance arbitration proceedings and is also an accredited mediator.
Adrian Mecz is an exceptionally gifted lawyer with a sharp mind and an ability to understand complex matters quickly.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalI would say Mecz is very client-centred; he knows and understands the needs of the client. He takes a very sensible, practical and reasoned approach to his advice.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalAdrian Mecz always provides top-notch, relevant and commercially sensitive advice.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobal
Band 2 
Band 2 James Cooper
James Cooper is head of the global insurance practice at Clyde & Co and has a wealth of expertise in contentious matters involving numerous jurisdictions. He offers particular expertise in claims concerning financial services and D&O policies. Band 3 Band 3 Michelle George
Michelle George has robust expertise in both insurance and reinsurance disputes, notably those relating to professional negligence and employers' liability claims. Michelle has a wealth of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry and handles matters all over the world.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalMichelle George is engaged, very quickly on top of issues and very thorough in her work.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalMichelle George is an excellent communicator. She ensures service levels are always met and that all communication and guidance is clear and explained in detail.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobalMichelle George has a superb eye for detail, appreciates how the client operates and knows how to present the strongest possible outward position.
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance respondentGlobal
Ranked Individuals at Norton Rose Fulbright (3)
UK
Adrian Mecz
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
View profile James Cooper
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
View profile Michelle George
Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
View profile
Norton Rose Fulbright has rankings in the following guides
Band 4 UK 2026
Practice area: Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance
Location: UK-wide
View department profile for UK 2026
What success is built on
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.