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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Simpson Thacher’s Insurance and Reinsurance Practice is renowned for securing some of the widest-ranging, highest-profile retentions of any firm in the United States for matters involving the most significant issues facing the insurance industry. Clients benefit from our experience as the leading firm representing the interests of both insurers and reinsurers in litigations and arbitrations throughout the United States, the United Kingdom and Bermuda. We are also regularly retained by insurers and their boards of directors to advise, represent, defend and investigate business practice and regulatory issues, including in connection with shareholder lawsuits and proxy proposals; state and federal regulatory proceedings, including market conduct examinations; and government investigations. The Firm was named National Insurance Practice Group of the Year for Benchmark Litigation’s US Awards 2026 for the twelfth year, and was named by New York Law Journal as the 2024 “Insurance Litigation Department of the Year,” an accolade it was previously awarded in 2023, 2020 and 2018, respectively. The Firm was also recently profiled as a finalist in New York Law Journal’s 2025 “Insurance Litigation Department of the Year.”

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is a market leader for insurer representation, offering unmatched ability in bet-the-company litigation and arbitration proceedings. Its expertise ranges from direct insurance coverage of virtually all kinds, through to reinsurance matters and cases relating to insurance companies' business practices. The team's dominant domestic caseload is complemented by additional strength in London and Bermuda market disputes as well as providing quality transactional and corporate advice.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP represented Travelers in connection with insurance claims and inquiries arising from thousands of talc-related tort claims brought against Johnson & Johnson.

Strengths

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  • The team's ability to analyse and think outside the box for creative solutions is brilliant. They assess risk very well, understand the nuances of different coverage arguments and are one of the most sophisticated coverage litigation shops out there.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
  • The lawyers at Simpson are highly skilled practitioners with many years of diverse experience in the field of insurance and reinsurance law and practice. They have a deep bench and the technology support required for the complex matters that they handle, which is evident in the sophistication and excellence of their presentations.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
  • The firm has a top-notch coverage team and the litigation skills for high-value insurance disputes.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
  • The Simpson Thacher team is smart, practical, trustworthy and experienced. They are highly sophisticated lawyers and have handled the most complex insurance matters out there.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Bryce L. Friedman
    Band 1Bryce L. Friedman

    Bryce L. Friedman

    Bryce Friedman is recognized for his insurance coverage work for key insurers. He is particularly active in disputes revolved around cybersecurity and business interruption.
    • Bryce is an expert at what he does and always delivers thoughtful and timely advice. He is calm and capable in high-stakes and tense situations.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
    • Bryce's depth of knowledge is outstanding. His judgment is second to none.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
    • Bryce is an outstanding practitioner who brings unmatched trial experience and sophistication. His advocacy and demeanor are superb.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
  • Band 2Lynn K Neuner
    Band 2Lynn K Neuner

    Lynn K Neuner

    Lynn Neuner maintains a strong insurer-side coverage practice. She has notable experience leading property damage, contamination and bodily injury claims.
    • Lynn is incredibly professional and an effective advocate for her client.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
    • Lynn is super talented, very good on her feet and a top-flight litigator.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingJoshua Polster
    Up and ComingJoshua Polster

    Joshua Polster

    Joshua Polster regularly handles litigation and arbitration related to insurance coverage.

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