Ranking tables
Insurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border) | Global
UK
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Band 1
1 Clyde & Co LLPInsurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border)2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedThe law firm retains its status as a pre-eminent force in representing insurers in dispute resolution. UK-based and multinational insurance companies regularly call on Clyde & Co to advise on a full spectrum of cross-border claims, including disputes arising out of D&O, political risk, energy and marine policies. UK practitioners are regularly tasked with the coordination of international matters, and the firm is adept in cross-staffing complex multi-jurisdictional cases with its unparalleled network of dedicated insurance practitioners across the globe.
1 KennedysInsurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border)2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedKennedys 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.
Band 2
2 CMSInsurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border)2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedRegarded 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.
2 HFWInsurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border)2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedHFW 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.
Band 3
3 DLA Piper LLPInsurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border)2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedDLA 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.
- DAC Beachcroft LLPInsurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border)2026 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Eversheds SutherlandInsurance Sector: Insurer (International & Cross-Border)2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedInsurers and reinsurers facing claims that are multi-jurisdictional in scope are well served by the firm's UK offering. The team is sought out for its expertise in a broad range of insurance disputes, including those relating to property damage, construction, professional risks and D&O policies.