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Mike Newham

mike.newham@rpc.co.uk

Work Department

Professional and Financial Risks

Position

Partner. Mike’s practice focuses on advising London market non-marine insurers on complex coverage issues. He also has significant experience of defending claims and regulatory investigations against professionals.

Mike is a solicitor advocate with extensive experience advising insurers on coverage issues arising under a wide range of policies, including D&O, FI, Crime and Civil Liability, Investment Management, Trustee Liability, and PI.

He has also advised on claims and regulatory investigations against professionals including accountants, auditors and solicitors, both in the UK and offshore.  Mike has experience handling and resolving claims in the Courts, by arbitration and by way of mediation.

Prior to joining RPC, Mike practiced for more than 10 years at another international firm, during which time he also undertook a secondment to the claims team of a major London insurer.

Prior to qualifying as a solicitor Mike spent several years working within the finance function of two large commercial property companies in London.