Insurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border) | Global

Clyde & Co maintains an excellent reputation for its sector knowledge and international outlook. An acknowledged leader in the insurance field, its UK-based teams also demonstrate considerable expertise in the energy, shipping and aviation arenas. London functions as a strategic hub for the firm, while international clients also benefit from Clyde & Co's comprehensive global reach, which enables the firm to advise on the ground from major financial centres.

Kennedys is routinely named as one of the UK's strongest insurance firms. All key lines of business are covered by the London team, which is also known for its product liability and professional negligence expertise. The law firm continues to expand impressively on a global scale, having developed leading insurance practices in key jurisdictions in Latin America, Asia and Europe. London-listed and global insurance companies are well served by the firm's own network, which now includes offices in Bermuda and the USA, and also benefit from associations established with high-performing local counsel firms.

Regarded as a highly capable global practice, CMS provides a comprehensive service to international clients in areas such as M&A, dispute resolution, and banking and finance. The sector-oriented London team exhibits real strength advising clients from the energy, insurance, technology and life sciences spaces. Cross-border mandates are often coordinated from the UK, but the firm also stands out for its excellent network of offices throughout continental Europe, which is strengthened by its presence in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

HFW continues to be held in high esteem for its impressive insurance, aviation and shipping practices led out of its London headquarters. The law firm is highly attuned to the needs of insurers and underwriters and demonstrates a clear commitment to handling multi-jurisdictional work through its impressive international network, which includes teams situated throughout Europe, the Middle East, South-East Asia, China and Australia.

The full-service contentious claims team in the UK brings particular expertise to construction, property damage and industrial risk matters that are multi-jurisdictional in scope. Complex, cross-border reinsurance disputes are also routinely handled by the team, and a number of the firm's London-based practitioners are particularly adept at advising insurers in relation to claims involving Hispanic jurisdictions.

DLA Piper's London office offers clients a dedicated insurance team which is accustomed to acting for global carriers on a broad spectrum of contentious proceedings. The group is particularly well equipped to handle cross-border reinsurance disputes and is able to call on the firm's excellent global network to co-lead complex multi-jurisdictional claims.

As well as having a strong presence in the UK with several offices across the country, Eversheds Sutherland has established a significant international pedigree. The law firm has continued to expand globally, making it a valuable option for handling cross-border matters, and the firm's team in London frequently acts as a generator and leader in relation to work done for multinational clients in conjunction with the firm's growing network of overseas offices. It has strong coverage across Europe, the USA and the Middle East, and it has also developed a reputation for handling work extending into Africa, Asia and Latin America, often through alliances with local firms.