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Paul Lewis

Paul Lewis

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK

Practice Areas

- Insurance disputes

- Pensions and pensions litigation

- Litigation and dispute resolution

- Commercial litigation

- Professional negligence

Career

Paul is joint managing partner of the global disputes practice based in our London office. Paul works with clients on all aspects of insurance and professional negligence disputes. He assists policyholders, insurers and brokers with claims under liability policies including professional indemnity, public liability, directors and officers, Bermuda form and crime. Paul also assists clients with political and credit risk policies. Paul recently led the firm's team representing the FCA in the business interruption test case that went to the Supreme Court in late 2020. Paul has extensive experience of professional negligence claims. He has defended a range of professionals including insurance brokers, pensions intermediaries, solicitors, accountants and valuers.

For additional information on Paul’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/p/paul-lewis

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Professional Negligence - London (Firms)

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Individual Editorial

Paul Lewis is joint managing partner for global disputes at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. He has deep experience acting for law firms and insurance brokers in professional negligence claims, with particular strength in pensions matters.

Insurance: Mainly Policyholders - UK-wide

Eminent Practitioner
Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial

Paul Lewis is the managing partner of the UK and EMEA disputes practice at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. He is highly adept at handling complex disputes on behalf of policyholders, including financial lines, marine and environmental claims.

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  • Paul Lewis is absolutely just mind-blowingly good.

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