
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Highly dedicated and focused on commercial outcomes for the client. They are capable of dealing with the most complex of insurance disputes.’
‘Victoria Sherratt is a force to be reckoned with; she knows what she is doing and goes the extra mile to get results.’
‘Victoria Sherratt and Daniel Walker are a formidable team. They are available and provide clear and rational arguments to support their position, and are sensitive to nuances of coinsurers.’
‘Mike Newham is very responsive and knowledgeable.’
‘Thorough, comprehensive but ultimately commercial advice from a selection of very able lawyers.’
‘James Wickes is a standout partner. He's extremely rational, and has a clear and detailed grasp of the legal issues at play whist keeping a clear commercial overview. He is surrounded by a very strong team, including Marcus Knight, who is similarly thorough and measured. They are very contactable and approachable and easy to work with. I trust them.’
Key clients
- Probitas 1492
- QBE
- Arch
- AIG UK
- Liberty
- Hiscox
- Axis
- AXA XL
- Hamilton
- Chaucer
Work highlights
- Representing Fidelis in respect of claims brought by an aircraft leasing company, whose aircrafts have not been returned by Russian airlines after it sought to terminate leases following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Representing various insurers in pursuing a high-profile multi-party subrogated recovery action following a catastrophic fire in an elderly care residence.
- Acting for reinsurers GIC Re Syndicate 1947 in a coverage dispute following a fire where rectification costs were between $300 and $400m as against a declared valuation of circa $72m.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Simon Laird
Other key lawyers
Victoria Sherratt; Toby Savage; James Wickes; Naomi Vary; Lucy Dyson; Ben Gold; Ollie Knox; Mike Newham; Will Jones; Tim Shepherd; Alys Jones; Daniel Walker