James Wickes > RPC > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Simon Laird heads up RPC‘s global insurance practice and is an expert at handling onshore and offshore commercial disputes, supporting clients in the financial services sector. The team have a strong offering in financial, liability and professional lines, property, power generation, aviation, energy and marine insurance and reinsurance lines. Property market head Victoria Sherratt handles a range of coverage disputes, with particular expertise in complex business interruption issues and fraudulent claims, while for political risk and trade credit insurance, Naomi Vary is the main contact. Financial lines market head James Wickes is a go-to for D&O, crime, warranty and indemnity claims. Other recommended individuals include Toby Savage and Gary Walkling, both of whom are authorities in energy matters; and Lucy Dyson for casualty exposures in the US, Caribbean and Latin America.

RPC is a defendant-focused firm which covers all areas of professional negligence. The firm has a strong profile in the financial sector, with instructions from numerous major insurers and accountancy firms. Construction is a key area of strength for the firm, with a client list which includes a significant number of major consultants and contractors. Nick Bird acts for leading domestic and multinational insurance clients. Alan Stone has more than twenty years of experience in construction, and currently acts on behalf of the architect of Grenfell Tower. James Wickes specialises in defending complex, high value claims against financial professionals and institutions. Richard Breavington leads the cyber and tech insurance team and regularly advises on cyber breach incidents. Other individuals to note include Tim Bull, Felicity Strong, and Tom Green.