Insurance: Contentious | Global

DLA Piper's expansive global insurance offering is made up of teams across Europe, the USA and the Asia-Pacific region. Providing support on both contentious and non-contentious mandates, the law firm has particularly strong teams based in Italy, Thailand, Germany, China and Australia. The law firm offers:

       • Significant expertise in handling complex insurance and reinsurance disputes.

       • Experience advising on cross-border M&A transactions, corporate reorganisations and portfolio transfers.

       • Considerable knowledge across cybersecurity and insurtech products.

HFW's highly respected global insurance practice comprises teams based in the UK, France and the UAE, as well as a strong presence in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region. The law firm's primary areas of focus include:

       • Advising insurers and reinsurers on complex disputes.

       • Claims arising out of the marine, aviation, energy and construction spheres.

       • Representation of policyholders and brokers.

Kennedys stands out for its strong contentious and non-contentious insurance work internationally. The strength of the law firm's London headquarters is enhanced by teams situated in Latin America, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and continental Europe. The law firm offers:

       • Experience handling high-profile, cross-border coverage claims.

       • In-depth knowledge of the shipping, aviation, construction and energy sectors.

       • Particular expertise in advising on Bermuda form disputes.

Reed Smith is internationally recognised for its contentious insurance practice. The law firm stands out for its transatlantic capabilities, with market-leading teams situated in both the USA and UK. The law firm offers:

       • Expertise representing policyholders in high-profile and complex claims.

       • Considerable experience in substantial property damage, product liability and cyber loss matters.

       • Skilled handling of cross-border insurance disputes.

"CMS holds very strong skills in handling both litigation and out-of-court matters."

DAC Beachcroft is internationally recognised for its strong contentious insurance practice. The law firm's global platform is made up of a market-leading team in the UK, a strong network in continental Europe and comprehensive coverage of Latin America, with offices in Mexico, Colombia and Chile, supported by close links to firms in Brazil, Argentina and Peru. The law firm's primary areas of focus include:

       • High-value insurance and reinsurance disputes.

       • Comprehensive support on claims arising out of the infrastructure, energy and financial services sectors.

Hogan Lovells' international insurance offering is made up of highly-rated teams based in London and Mexico supported by its impressive integrated network across Europe. The law firm's practice encompasses both contentious and non-contentious work. Its main focus areas include:

       • Insurance M&A, restructuring and financing.

       • Part VII transfers and Solvency II advice.

       • Advising on contentious claims on behalf of insurers and reinsurers.