LAWYER PROFILE
Felix Zimmermann

Felix Zimmermann

UK 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Felix is a partner in the firm’s Insurance and Construction group and is based in London, with 3 main strands to his insurance market practice.

First, he has 20 years’ experience of advising on defending claims made against professionals (including solicitors, brokers, financial advisers and construction professionals) and directors and officers, usually with the support of their professional indemnity/FI/commercial D&O policies and insurers.

Secondly, Felix regularly advises on coverage issue and disputes arising out of PI policies (e.g. on post-Grenfell claims) and on management liability/D&O policies, FI/Bankers Blanket Bond, Warranty & Indemnity Policies, Tax Liability, Political Risk and Trade Credit, cyber policies and aviation policies. Having acted for one of the defendant insurers in the FCA Business Interruption Test Case, Felix also has extensive experience of property and Business Interruption insurance. Finally, Felix is increasingly called upon to advise insurers on the drafting of insurance policies in these classes of business.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK-wide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

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

    Insurance: Contentious Claims & ReinsuranceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • His attention to detail is exceptional. He constantly demonstrates a strong grasp of both the legal complexities and the commercial drivers.

    Insurance: Contentious Claims & ReinsuranceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Felix Zimmermann is completely on top of his brief. He is very dedicated, responsive, client-focused and technically excellent.

    Insurance: Contentious Claims & ReinsuranceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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