LAWYER PROFILE

Alexander Oddy

Global 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

11 years ranked

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Practice Areas

- Insurance Disputes

- Commercial Litigation

- Dispute Resolution

- Professional Negligence

- Financial Services Disputes

Career

Alex is a partner based in our London office. Alex is a commercial disputes lawyer focusing on insurance coverage and ADR. Alex is head of the contentious Insurance and Professional Risks team in London. His practice includes all aspects of insurance coverage disputes, commercial litigation and contentious regulatory investigations. He heads the ﬁrm's market leading Alternative Dispute Resolution practice. He is a solicitor advocate and a CEDR accredited mediator. He is particularly known for his work with clients in the energy and natural resources sector where he has represented policyholders on many of the largest losses in the London and international insurance markets, assisting clients to recover hundreds of millions of dollars from insurers through negotiation, mediation, litigation and arbitration. Alex established and leads the firm's Decision Analysis service helping our clients take more rigorous decisions on a range of contentious matters.

For additional information on Alex’s professional background, please visit: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/a/alexander-oddy

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Insurance: Mainly Policyholders - UK

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Alexander Oddy has vast experience in handling coverage disputes on behalf of policyholder clients, including leading energy companies and financial institutions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Alex is a trusted adviser on insurance matters and has long experience of complex insurance law issues. We really value his insights and judgement.
Insurance: Mainly PolicyholdersChambers Global Guide
Alex is sharp, to the point and a pleasure to work with. He is able to handle the most difficult claims and the most difficult negotiations calmly and efficiently, never losing focus.
Insurance: Mainly PolicyholdersChambers Global Guide
Alex has tremendous legal knowledge from his vast experience and is an intellectual powerhouse. He is very responsive and his work is first class.
Insurance: Mainly PolicyholdersChambers Global Guide
Alex was instrumental in achieving a significant settlement with insurers. He is extremely knowledgeable and practical about insurance law and its processes.
Insurance: Mainly PolicyholdersChambers Global Guide