Stephenson Harwood‘s insurance team oversees matters in the shipping, marine and construction sectors, handling coverage claims arising from construction and product defects in the maritime sector. Practice head Nicolas Demigneux advises on matters concerning professional or product liability and also specialises in insurance litigation and arbitration. Déborah Attias appears for clients in recovery and enforcement hearings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘One of the team's strengths is that they study issues with dedication and depth.’
- ‘I have been impressed by Déborah Attias' dedication. I believe she delves deeply enough into the issues.’
- ‘Speed, efficiency, trust.’
Key clients
- Lion Air
- Ciel Voyage
- Transportation Partners
- The Hartford
- Talbot Underwriting
- Hiscox MGA LTD.
- JDA – Joseph Dirand Architecture
- Louis Dreyfus Armateurs SAS
- LD Ports & Logistics PTE LTD
- Maersk Line A/S
- Qatar Museums Authority
- RSA Insurance Group PLC
Work highlights
Representing a waste management and water treatment company in a court survey and litigation against contractors and insurers, relating to construction defects in the core control systems of one of its waste storage and management plants.
Representing the insurers of a European shipyard in a dispute that opposes them and the lead underwriter, the broker and the insured regarding the coverage of a fire that destroyed part of a multi-billion euro vessel.
Advising an insured party and its insurer, which have been sued in France and abroad in relation to a product recall, surveys and judicial proceedings.
Practice head
Nicolas Demigneux
Other key lawyers
Déborah Attias