Mills & Reeve LLP‘s contentious insurance offering spans an array of classes of insurance, notably professional indemnity, political violence, political risk, specie, trade credit, cyber, FI, W&I, D&O and reinsurance. The group is jointly led by a trio of partners Neil Davis, who is an expert in professional indemnity claims and cyber insurance policies; Andrew Tobin, who enjoys a strong practice advising on specie, reinsurance, property and engineering claims; and Niall Innes, whose expertise lies in professional lines work. Alasdair Dick and Jacqui King are both highly regarded members of the group. Alice Wilson joined from Weightmans LLP in June 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘The insurance and reinsurance litigation team are excellent, providing intelligent services. They are knowledgeable and commercially aware.’

  • ‘Andrew Tobin is a litigator and lawyer who is thorough and perceptive, exercising lateral thought. Jacqui King and Maeve Canavan are both excellent.’

  • ‘Mills & Reeve has a host of very approachable and knowledgeable lawyers. They take a pragmatic approach to matters which might be contentious and ensure that updates are provided timely and in a meaningful manner.’

  • ‘David Phillips, Neil Davis, Jacqui King and their team are all exceptionally friendly, engaging and have a vast experience in various lines of business which places them well to approach all manner of insurance coverage matters.’

Key clients

  • Hamilton Managing Agency Limited
  • The Society of Lloyd’s and various Syndicates led by Riverstone
  • Aviva
  • International General Insurance Company (UK) Ltd
  • Enstar (EU) Ltd
  • Munich Re
  • Interested underwriters led by Axis Managing Agency Ltd
  • Nexus Underwriting Management Ltd
  • HDI Global SE

Practice head

Neil Davis; Andrew Tobin; Niall Innes

Other key lawyers

Alasdair Dick; Neil Shah; Jacqui King; David Phillips; Maeve Canavan; Alice Wilson