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Wynterhill LLP

Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

Global Guide 2026 : UK


Wynterhill LLP

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Industries (8)

  • Construction
  • Financial Lines
  • Property & Business Interruption
  • Political Risks
  • Professional Risks
  • Reinsurance
  • Trade Credit Insurance
  • Financial Ombudsman

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Insurance: Mainly Policyholders - UK

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Wynterhill exclusively represents policyholders in a broad range of contentious insurance matters. The firm is noted for its handling of complex coverage disputes as well as providing advisory services, including policy review, and is also frequently instructed by insurance brokers on negligence claims and other matters. Its areas of expertise include property damage, financial lines and professional indemnity.

Strengths

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  • Wynterhill have excellent, in-depth technical knowledge and expertise. The team can quickly identify and understand the issues. They take a practical approach and have a wide range of skill sets.

    Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal
  • Wynterhill provides clear, well-explained and well-articulated advice. Our principal contact is always available and always keeps us informed.

    Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal
  • Wynterhill stand out for their proactive, strategic advice and client-focused and flexible approach. The team explain complex legal issues without loss of detail and make clear recommendations.

    Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal
  • Wynterhill navigates matters with ease. The team know their industry well and know how regulations affect insurers in the market. The lawyers are well known for being specialists in their area.

    Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal
  • Wynterhill are more than up to dealing with various and intertwining legal components. The team are excellent in their communications, good at explaining legal points and very supportive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Dan Brooks
    Band 3Dan Brooks

    Dan Brooks

    Dan Brooks specialises in acting for policyholders and insurance brokers. He adeptly handles a broad range of disputes, including significant construction and property damage claims.

    • Dan's approach is focused on obtaining results. He understands our business needs and has a well-honed ability for mapping out strategy, which he uses to achieve the right outcome.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal
    • A superb lawyer with strong legal technical skills, Dan is very hard-working and provides advice in a form that is easy to understand. He sees past the apparent issues and thinks outside the box.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal
    • Dan is a marvel - he's very determined, firm and tough. Dan is someone you want on your side, not against you.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal
    • Dan Brooks is excellent in leading the Wynterhill legal team. He is clear, generally assertive in his course of action and reassuring to his client throughout.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Stuart Hill
    Band 3Stuart Hill

    Stuart Hill

    Stuart Hill is well regarded for his ability to represent policyholders in domestic and international disputes across various commercial lines of insurance.

    • Stuart has a strong network of clients and does high-level work. He is a great litigator and a brilliant draftsman.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal
    • Stuart is an extremely experienced and knowledgeable practitioner in the insurance industry. He provides helpful and commercial advice and adds value to any team he is advising.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal
    • Stuart is very experienced and has an excellent track record. He is technically very sound.

      Insurance: Mainly Policyholders respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Wynterhill LLP (2)

UK

Members

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  • Dan Brooks

    Head of Department

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  • Stuart Hill

    Head of Department

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  • Hattie Alvis

  • Michael Blackburne

  • Mark Dickson

  • Chris Dunlop

  • Matthew Greenberg

  • Annaliese Hemsley

  • Michael Howard

  • Sadia Bux

  • Jenny Hutchinson

  • Roger Jones

  • Scott Nightingale

  • Mark Pollatos

  • Steve Smart

  • Ric Wightman

  • Colin Wynter KC

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