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Reed Smith LLP

Insurance: Policyholder

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Reed Smith LLP

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Insurance: Policyholder - California

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith has a solid reputation in the financial services sector, particularly with regard to highly complex mortgage-based insurance disputes. The firm also assists clients with non-contentious coverage as well as corporate advice, and has additional expertise in asbestos, product liability, environmental damage and business interruption claims. The team works with household-name clients from a range of sectors, including technology, hospitality and healthcare.

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Strengths

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  • Reed Smith takes a creative but cautious approach with insurance carriers. It balances the needs of the business with the insurance objectives nicely.

    Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA

  • The insurance lawyers at Reed Smith know the field and are always available to take my call or answer my questions.

    Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA

  • Reed Smith is very good on the technical legal side of things and consistently delivers a great, well-tailored work product. It also understands the insurance environment from a business standpoint.

    Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA

  • We have only presented Reed Smith with complex, sophisticated matters and they continue to deliver. The team constantly staff subject matter experts on each relevant topic or issue we bring to them.

    Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA

  • They provided timely and thorough advice throughout the matter.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David M Halbreich
    David M Halbreich

    David M Halbreich

    David Halbreich is widely recognised for his considerable expertise in representing policyholders in complex coverage disputes, often regarding fire and environmental damage, as well as business interruption claims. He is particularly noted for assisting clients in the financial services space.

    • David is absolutely fantastic.

      Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA

    • David is an excellent decision-maker and litigator.

      Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA
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  • Alexandra Roje
    Alexandra Roje

    Alexandra Roje

    Alexandra Roje is particularly sought after among clients in the manufacturing and property sectors for her expertise in environmental and property damage matters.

    • Alexandra is the real deal. She hits with the force of a sledgehammer but with the accuracy and force of a scalpel. Her ability to connect with people and simplify things is astounding.

      Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA
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  • Amber Finch
    Amber Finch

    Amber Finch

    Amber Finch is recognised for her skilful approach to pursuing complex coverage claims for clients, and is adept at handling matters with international elements. She is the chair of Reed Smith's insurance recovery group.

    • Amber is not only highly qualified in all relevant areas, but she is also a joy to work with.

      Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA

    • Amber is a strong insurance coverage lawyer and a valued partner. She is always timely and responsive, providing clear advice and counsel.

      Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA

    • Amber is a great company advocate. She ties her expertise and knowledge of insurance policies to a strategic approach for this type of litigation.

      Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA

    • Amber has been an excellent resource with deep knowledge of insurance law.

      Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA

    • Amber was terrific at all times. She showed fantastic management of the case.

      Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA
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  • Keith Meyer
    Keith Meyer

    Keith Meyer

    Keith Meyer focuses his practice on insurance coverage disputes arising from a wide array of issues, including environmental damage, business interruption, D&O and professional liability.

    • Keith is top-notch when it comes to client service. He is very good at describing the complex insurance issues we face.

      Insurance: Policyholder respondentUSA
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