Insurance | Global

Clyde & Co has a market-leading Middle East insurance practice with a deep bench of lawyers advising on the full gamut of insurance law. Its expertise ranges from corporate insurance mandates and M&A deals to regulatory investigations and insurance litigation. The firm's enviable client roster includes international and local insurers and reinsurers, as well as brokers and regulatory authorities. The team adeptly handles property damage claims, in addition to energy, marine, construction and life insurance matters. It is also noted for its experience in Sharia-compliant insurance products (takaful).

HFW maintains a skilled contentious insurance practice in the UAE, with lawyers based in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The team is best known for its work on behalf of policyholders and its strong experience relating to aviation insurance. It also acts for a wide range of Middle East-based insurers. The firm has considerable abilities in marine and construction insurance, in addition to growing strengths in computer crime and cyber liability claims. Team members also advise on non-contentious issues.

Kennedys is a specialist insurance law firm with global expertise in the industry. Its Dubai office is very active in contentious matters, with mandates in a wide range of industry sectors including energy, construction and healthcare. The team advises on a wide variety of insurance disputes, including business interruption, medical malpractice, professional indemnity, liability claims, property damage coverage, retrocession agreements and subrogated claims.

Norton Rose Fulbright's Dubai office advises across a range of contentious and non-contentious insurance mandates. Its team has particular expertise in warranty and indemnity policies, as well as a growing practice in cyber liability matters. In addition, team members act on medical malpractice claims and professional liability disputes. The firm is also well versed in the development of Sharia-compliant insurance products.

In March 2024, Stephenson Harwood took on a team of lawyers from the former Dubai office of Ince. These lateral hires were a significant boost to its capabilities in insurance and reinsurance. The group has experience assisting with policy wording and non-contentious matters, but is especially accomplished in insurance disputes. It is well versed in business interruption and liability claims and is also known for its specialism in marine insurance.