Stephenson Harwood is renowned for its marine insurance expertise, having received notable instructions in relation to mortgagee interest policies, constructive total losses, notices of abandonment and increased value policies, war risk, in addition to complex cargo and commodity fraud and multiple shipment losses. Practice co-head Alex Davis is a go-to for international insurance markets handling casualties, collisions, salvage, and wreck removals. Seasoned litigator Richard Hugg focuses on yacht insurance disputes, advising on coverage issues that include design issues, paint damage, engine damage and total losses.
Testimonials
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‘The team's high level of collaboration provides flexibility to their clients.'
‘Alex Davis' approach is always commercial and imaginative.'
'Ivan Valkov's dedication to a case is excellent. He is incredibly knowledgeable and a trusted contact.’
‘Joe O'Keeffe has been involved in the marine insurance market for a long time has a great reputation here.'
I was very impressed with the thoughtfulness, responsiveness and practical understanding of Mateusz Bek.'
Key clients
- Royal & Sun Alliance plc
- Brit Insurance
- Talbot Underwriting
- Hiscox Insurance
- QBE
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- AXA Corporate Solutions Assurance
- Torus
- The Hartford
- India International Insurance
- Canopius
- Lancashire Insurance Group (UK) Ltd
- Antares Managing Agency Limited
- The Channel Syndicate
- North of England
- Sunderland Marine
- British Marine
- GAREX
- AXA XL
- Allianz Global Corporate Solution
- Generali
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alex Davis, Joe O'Keeffe