Felix Zimmermann > Simmons & Simmons > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Simmons & Simmons has a strength in professional liability matters relating to the construction sector. The practice has a wealth of experience acting on cases concerning main contractors, structural engineers, architects, and surveyors. Described as ‘one of the most driven partners in the market’, Emily Monastiriotis is a go-to lawyer for cladding disputes. Felix Zimmermann is noted for his skill advising on claims against a range of professionals, including brokers, solicitors, and construction professionals. Jonathan Spencer is another integral part of the team who regularly advises on complex professional indemnity coverage disputes. The practice is led by James Pollock.

Based across London and Bristol, the insurance and construction practice at Simmons & Simmons combines expertise in litigation and the construction sphere to advise clients on issues such as policy coverage, cladding, professional negligence, property damage and business interruption. Bristol-based Jonathan Spencer leads on policy coverage matters for insurers. In London, Felix Zimmermann is well versed in construction-related insurance and reinsurance disputes and also has experience defending claims against professionals and D&Os, while James Pollock heads up the international insurance and construction group and focuses on professional negligence claims.