About

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We act for London market insurers, specialist Lloyds syndicates, professional firms and financial institutions – who trust us with their high-profile, high-stakes issues.

On the contentious side we focus on professional liability, financial markets, directors and officers’ claims, product liability and recall, construction and engineering, reinsurance and large property losses. Cyber is an increasingly important element of our work. 

Everyone in our hand-picked team is steeped in the market. All our associates and some of our partners have been on secondment in the industry for at least a year. This gives us direct experience of the kind of legal and practical challenges you face – whether as an insurer, an intermediary or a service provider.

We’re not trying to be all things to all people – we are specialists, which means the quality of our work is second to none.



Chambers Review

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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons is a well-regarded firm with expertise across a range of complex and high-end insurance disputes. The firm acts for a broad roster of insurers, financial institutions and brokers on both domestic and international mandates. The team demonstrates particular strength in handling coverage disputes arising out of construction defect, professional indemnity and product liability claims.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James A Pollock
3
James A Pollock
3
Band 3

International head of insurance at Simmons & Simmons, James Pollock has a practice with a particular focus on professional liability claims, most notably in the construction industry. He is a skilled litigator and also handles ADR proceedings.

I rate James Pollock highly for his expertise and legal knowledge.

James Pollock is an outstanding leader.

4
Felix Zimmermann
4
Band 4

Felix Zimmermann is an experienced partner who is widely respected for his defence of professionals, directors and officers. He displays a broad skill set as he routinely handles various complex insurance and reinsurance matters.

Felix Zimmermann is an excellent lawyer with a sharp mind and is commercially astute.

Felix Zimmermann is completely on top of his brief. He is very dedicated, responsive, client-focused and technically excellent.

His attention to detail is exceptional. He constantly demonstrates a strong grasp of both the legal complexities and the commercial drivers.

4
Ingrid Hobbs
4
Band 4

Ingrid Hobbs has notable insurance expertise and frequently undertakes globally significant cases. She has particular recent experience in matters concerning property damage as well as business interruption claims.

Ranked Lawyers at
Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance

James A Pollock
3
James A Pollock
3
Band 3
4
Felix Zimmermann
4
Band 4
4
Ingrid Hobbs
4
Band 4

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