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Michael Sharkey

Michael Sharkey

USA 2026

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Provided by Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

USA

Practice Areas

Litigation

Insurance Recovery Law

Private Equity

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Food & Beverage

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Career

Michael Sharkey assists clients on a range of insurance litigation issues, including alleged products liability, environmental contamination, directors and officers liability, asbestos bodily injury and property damage, trademark infringement, and defamation. As counsel to policyholders, Michael has participated in all phases of litigation and has briefed appeals to state supreme courts and state and federal appellate courts.

Before a claim arises, Michael advises clients on the scope of insurance coverage under their existing or proposed policies and suggests possible improvements to seek at renewal. Michael also guides clients on insurance issues pertaining to corporate transactions.

Additionally, he counsels clients proactively on the drafting and interplay of insurance and indemnification provisions in contracts, including construction contracts, supplier and service agreements, and corporate transactions.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Insurance: Policyholder - District of Columbia

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Michael Sharkey offers clients deep knowledge of insurance law on the policyholder side. His areas of experience include cases involving environmental contamination and directors' and officers' liability, among other issues.

Strengths

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  • Michael understands complicated subject matter and invests time into learning about the client's business.

    Insurance: PolicyholderChambers Guide to the USA

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