Insurance
United Arab Emirates
12 years ranked
Provided by HFW
Sam is an English qualified lawyer and Head of Insurance and reinsurance for HFW in the Middle East.
Sam has been based in the Dubai office since 2005 and has advised on some of the region’s largest energy, marine, property, liability, construction and PI insurance/reinsurance claims as well as complex treaty reinsurance disputes covering a range of risks including motor, medical and life. Sam also advises on commercial disputes within the insurance industry and generally, including broker E&O, TPA, shareholder, JV and other commercial disputes. His work involves general advisory work, all forms of arbitration, supervising local court litigation, DIFC / ADGM court work, English High Court work and mediation.
Provided by Chambers
Sam Wakerley heads the firm’s regional insurance and reinsurance department from his base in Dubai. He is a leading lawyer for contentious issues within the field, including under marine insurance and business interruption policies.
Provided by Chambers
He has great commercial awareness and is excellent at strategy.
Sam Wakerley has strong technical expertise and local knowledge, with a pragmatic approach and ability to flag all possible scenarios and solutions.
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