Known for its breadth of work, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP regularly acts on major insurance cases, including Covid-19 claims, aviation litigation, and W&I claims. Paul Lewis works consistently with high-profile clients and regularly leads on mandates for policyholders. Alexander Oddy is a name to note for advice on policyholder claims in the energy and natural resources sector. Greig Anderson focuses his work on complex financial institution losses, specifically advising on D&O, cyber, professional indemnity, and crime insurance policies, while Sarah McNally has strengths in transactional insurance, especially in warranty and indemnity insurance. Covering a broader range of sectors is Antonia Pegden, with expertise in insurance disputes, professional negligence, and contentious pension matters. Fiona Treanor is well known for handling significant claims in the insurance markets for policyholders and acting on complex technical reinsurance work.
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Alexander Oddy
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Paul Lewis; Sarah McNally; Greig Anderson; Antonia Pegden; Fiona Treanor