Global Guide 2026 : UK
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The Wordley Partnership tackles a variety of domestic and cross-border coverage disputes. The lawyers offer expertise in numerous sectors and can represent aviation, financial services and marine and shipping claims. The firm is noted for its representation of brokers and policyholders in matters concerning business interruption and property damage.
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Wordley Partnership continued to act for Shannon Engine Support in proceedings in the Commercial Court in relation to claims totalling USD130 million made against Russian Insurers and London Market Reinsurers over the loss of engines on planes exported by Russia because of sanctions following the illegal invasion of Ukraine.
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Wordley Partnership are very commercial and are able to get a settlement where other law firms might struggle. The team are very calm under pressure.
Wordley Partnership gives top-quality advice and litigation support to policyholders on complex claims. The team deliver exceptional, client-focused results and have excellent communication skills.
Wordley Partnership can adapt well and the documentation the firm prepares is excellent, with complex matters well summarised. The team are always available at short notice.
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Paul Wordley is a founding partner of Wordley Partnership. He offers depth and experience in representing policyholders and brokers in sophisticated coverage disputes. He is noted for his strength in advising clients in the energy, mining and manufacturing sectors.
Paul is cool, calm and collected. He really knows how to cut through difficult issues without fuss to get the client what they need.
Paul has the ability to make the most complex matter seem straightforward and is amazingly quick to arrive at a solution. He makes you feel as if he has no more important client than you.
Paul knows the law and the industry forwards and backwards. He can see where the end game is. For a client in difficulties, he is the man to go to and will give definitive and clear advice.
Paul is a savvy litigator and a tough negotiator who does not lose sight of the big picture. He is able quickly to spot the issues on which the case will turn.
Graham Denny is a founding partner of Wordley Partnership and is recommended for his expertise in handling cross-border insurance and reinsurance disputes for policyholders. He is regarded for his ability to handle complex and high-value business interruption claims.
Graham is responsive, detailed and knowledgeable.
Graham is very on top of all the material and is able to deal with clients well. He is practical and has a good nose for working out the points that matter.
Graham has a strong knowledge of the UK landscape in this space.
Graham is very personable, works very hard and is extremely diligent. He is very well respected on very high-value claims and general commercial litigation.
Insurance: Mainly Policyholders
Insurance: Mainly Policyholders
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