Stephenson Harwood is distinguished by its marine sector expertise, seeing it well placed to advise on marine-related insurance and reinsurance disputes. Alex Davis is responsible for heading up the group and routinely acts for Lloyd’s and company market insurers on a range of marine insurance-based matters. Joe O’Keefe is a key name in the group and is active in fraud, total loss and war detainment claims. Another notable member of the team is Richard Hugg, who is active in coverage issues.
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‘Alex Davies is a legend in the market. Joe O'Keeffe sprinkles stardust on all his cases. Richard Hugg is the next big thing in the marine insurance market. And Mateusz Bek is a rising star.’
‘I have only worked with a number of partners from SH and they are all outstanding. Their insurance and energy team are particularly strong.’
‘I have had the pleasure of working with Joe O'Keeffe and Mateusz Bek. They are in my top 3 of lawyers handling marine insurance dispute in the London Market. I strongly recommend them.’
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
Work highlights
Advising insurers in respect of a claim arising under a H&M policy insuring the Sailing Yacht A, currently seized by the Italian authorities due to alleged ownership by a sanctioned Russian businessman.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Alex Davis
Other key lawyers
Joe O'Keefe; Richard Hugg; Mateusz Bek; Ivan Valkov