Insurance | Global

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 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, such as the transfer of portfolios.

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 Shari'a-compliant insurance products.

Al Tamimi maintains a strong insurance team with experience representing global, regional and domestic Emirati insurers, in addition to acting for insured parties. It is frequently engaged on negligence claims and business interruption disputes as well as counselling on issues relating to property all-risk policies. Team members additionally assist with non-contentious commercial and transactional matters in the insurance sector, such as proposed market entry initiatives.

BSA is a UAE-headquartered law firm with offices across the Middle East. Its insurance team frequently advises insurance companies on contentious matters, including medical and professional negligence claims, as well as property and construction all-risk policies. In addition, the team acts on healthcare insurance and marine insurance disputes.

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 at insurance disputes. It is well versed in business interruption and liability claims, and is also known for its specialism in marine insurance.