Shoosmiths LLP’s insurance practice is led by Susie Wakefield, who brings particular experience in complex coverage and reinsurance disputes with international dimensions. The team is active for insurers and reinsurers in Russian aviation reinsurance claims, excess D&O coverage, property and casualty disputes, Covid-19-related issues, and structural defects and fire safety matters. Paul Eccles adds depth in policy coverage, EL and PL, and business interruption claims, while Matthew Brown is a key figure for cladding, fire safety, and structural defects work.
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Key clients
- Liberty Specialty Markets
- Lancashire Insurance
- AmTrust Specialty Ltd
- Chubb European Group Ltd
- Bothnia International Insurance Company Ltd
- CompRe
- Enstar
- ANV
- HDI
- Haier
- AIG
- AmTrust International Underwriters DAC
Work highlights
Representing AmTrust in relation to several TCC claims which concern defective cladding and fire safety defects, including a policy coverage dispute pleaded at around £12m in which the claimant housing association has issued proceedings in the High Court.
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Practice head
Susie Wakefield
Other key lawyers
Paul Eccles; Matthew Brown