Noerr specialises in acting for insurance policyholders in sectors including industry and manufacturing, energy, and healthcare device manufacturers, and the practice also leads on behalf of insurance groups. Synthesising capabilities in insurance and corporate law, the practice has a particular focus on representing directors against high-value liability claims. With an international capability, recent instructions have involved the interaction between German insurers andUS class actions. With a background in corporate litigation, group head Oliver Sieg leads on large insurance disputes in the context of transactions and insolvencies, and is assisted by restructuring specialist Simone Schönen.
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- 'Smart and fast in understanding the relevant issues and giving helpful advice.'
- 'Overall we see the team as one of the most experienced in arbitration cases.'
- 'We always recommend Oliver Sieg due to his experience and long-lasting fellowship.'
- 'We appreciate their full service expertise and their broad range of practice areas, their excellent results and their excellent communication skills.'
- 'Client focused, great expertise.'
Key clients
- Deutsche Telekom AG
- Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC
Work highlights
Represented a client and organised negotiations with a German D&O insurance tower in connection with a US class action.
Advised on insurance-related matters in connection with claims under a W&I insurance policy due to the alleged insolvency of a subsidiary of the target.
Enforced a claim for insurance cover under a fidelity insurance policy due to acts of embezzlement by a former managing director and distinguished it from claims asserted by the past sole shareholder following a carve-out.
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Practice head
Oliver Sieg
Other key lawyers
Simone Schönen