The ‘impressively diligent team’ at Dechert LLP is well-versed in insurance-related litigation and disputes concerning offshore structures. The firm also acts on matters concerning ownership conflicts and breach of contract. Stephen Surgeoner, who focuses on funds, insurance and energy matters, heads the practice. Adam Silver advises on contentious insolvency, while John Bedford specialises in life sciences and payment services disputes. Daniel Natoff is an expert in the financial services sector.
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Accolades
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Key clients
- Chubb European Group
- UBS Asset Management
- Baring Investment Services Limited
- Cedar Mundi
- Union Bancaire Privée
- Bank Audi
Work highlights
Representing Chubb, a world-leading insurer, in a case involving the non-return of leased aircraft by Russian operators, with claims against the client totalling USD 410 million as part of broader claims exceeding USD 12.1 billion.
Advising UBS on GBP 2 billion insurance claims linked to the collapse of Greensill Capital.
Representing Baring Investment Services in a dispute with the former co-head of their private credit business who departed with a team to set up a competing business (Corinthia Global Management).
Practice head
Stephen Surgeoner
Other key lawyers
John Bedford; Daniel Natoff; Ricci Potts; Adam Silver