Equipped with ‘unrivalled knowledge of the sector’, HFW's insurance group is well versed at handling contentious claims pertaining to business interruption, product liability and professional indemnity. Its vast sector knowledge spans aviation, shipping, energy, construction and international trade. Christopher Foster takes charge of the team and has significant experience handling large COVID-19-related reinsurance disputes. Rupert Warren remains a key contact for several London market insurers. Adam Strong is noted for his knowledge of the Bermuda reinsurance market. Mark Meyer  and Christopher Cardona are active in property and business interruption claims.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘HFW has extensive knowledge of the insurance sector, particularly the UK domestic market. Undoubtedly one of the leading works for such firms with unrivalled knowledge of the sector.’

  • ‘Rupert Warren is a truly excellent partner; he is clever, knows insurance law inside out, and has good strategic instincts, knowing how to achieve results for his clients. Chris Foster is one of the leading lights of the London insurance law world - he has unrivalled expertise in both domestic and international matters; one of the safest pairs of hands.’

  • ‘Adam Strong is the leading individual I’ve worked with who has shown consistent market-leading quality. He is our go-to for insurance matters.’

  • ‘Chris Foster has the best insurance brain in the industry.’

  • ‘Chris Foster is simply excellent.’

  • ‘Rupert Warren is very responsive and very good. You feel at ease in his capable hands.’

Key clients

  • Aviva

Work highlights

Advised Aviva in relation to two COVID-19 business interruption insurance claims.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Christopher Foster

Other key lawyers

Christopher Cardona; Rupert Warren; Adam Strong; Jonathan Bruce; Nigel Wick; Mark Meyer; Simon Banner