Dechert LLP makes full use of its ‘depth of knowledge and experience in international matters’ to handle insurance and reinsurance disputes. The team has been active of late in claims involving business interruption and grounded aircrafts in Russia. Dorothy Cory Wright leads the team and is an expert in commercial litigation. John Bedford has a wealth of experience in the financial services, e-commerce and payment services sectors. Stephen Surgeoner has significant knowledge of the banking, funds, insurance, energy and telecoms sectors. Stephen Surgeoner is also a name to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Dorothy Cory-Wright: highly respected across the market. A real rain maker. Vastly experienced, highly intelligent and not to be messed with. Clients love her.'
- ‘Led by Dorothy Cory-Wright, this is a seriously formidable team that leaves no stone unturned. Tough, hard-working and highly intelligent. This is a team that any client would want on their side. Real strength in depth and real market experience and expertise. A first-class unit.’
- ‘Lisa Borthwick is a rising star. She is phenomenally hard-working, has great judgement and is able to absorb and present complex information in a very effective way. A great addition to any team. Ricci Potts is an extremely hard-working and effective lawyer who can be trusted to achieve the best possible result in complex and high-value litigation.’
- ‘The team at Dechert is adept at dealing with very high-value and complex litigation efficiently and effectively.’
- ‘John Bedford very quickly comes to focus on the detailed points and is very responsive. He is a first-rate lawyer with fantastic analytical skill. He is erudite, calm and measured. He is a real difference maker and the hardest-working person on any team.’
- ‘The team has a deep bench, and all the lawyers are top quality.’
Key clients
- Chubb European Group SE
- UBS Asset Management (Switzerland)
- Pizza Express Group Limited
Work highlights
Representing Chubb in 21 claims brought in the English High Court over the non-return of leased aircraft by Russian operators following sanctions imposed due to the Ukraine conflict.
Supporting UBS Asset Management (Switzerland) in insurance claims linked to the financial aftermath of the collapse of Greensill Capital.
Represented Pizza Express in a claim over a business interruption insurance policy triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Practice head
Dorothy Cory-Wright
Other key lawyers
Stephen Surgeoner; John Bedford; Ricci Potts; Annabelle Nelsson; Julie Witham; Lisa Borthwick