The 'truly specialist' team at Edwin Coe LLP is known for its work in cyber risk, D&O, political risk, trade credit, and business interruption matters. Roger Franklin, head of insurance litigation, has a focus on claimant insurance work. Franklin handles professional negligence matters, shareholder claims, and general liability and coverage disputes. Nicola Maher is recognised for her work in representing corporate, SME, and high-net-worth policyholders in complex insurance coverage disputes and commercial litigation. Maher acts across a number of sectors, such as hospitality, pharma, real estate, and manufacturing.
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‘Edwin Coe's insurance litigation team is without a doubt one of the well-established and most respected in the sector.’
‘Roger Franklin is a very robust and seasoned litigator and tactically very astute, and is excellent with clients.'
'Kate Dwyer is very bright, has an eye for detail and is a very good technical lawyer and also has great client-handling skills.’
- 'Nicola Mayer, who dealt with our case, showed a level of personal commitment, knowledge and dedication that impressed us. She made us very aware of the uncertainty of the outcome, and at the same time gave us confidence that she was the right person to deal with our case. Her help was invaluable and the final settlement she achieved was excellent.'
- 'Edwin Coe is one of a small number of truly specialist policyholder insurance practices in the UK. They have been involved in many of the leading cases in the High Court and Court of Appeal in that area and are always willing to take the case to trial to get the right result.'
- 'Nicola Maher is a tenacious and capable lawyer. Oliver Pannell exudes confidence and legal expertise on tricky points of insurance law.'
Key clients
- Flat Iron Steak Ltd
- Safestay PLC
- Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC
- Gatwick Investment LTD T/A Crowne Plaza London Gatwick Airport
- In And Out Club Ltd
- Oaxaca T/A Wahaca
- Starboard Hotels Ltd
- George On High Ltd & George On Rye Ltd
- Carebrook Ltd & Carebrook (Camden Market) Ltd
- Delta Portfolio Property LLP
- Europa Capital LLP
- OWO Ltd (Old War Office, now Raffles Hotel)
Practice head
Roger Franklin
Other key lawyers
Nicola Maher; Oliver Pannell; Kate Dwyer