Mishcon de Reya LLP‘s ’very knowledgeable’ team advises across the insurance spectrum on a range of matters, including complex D&O claims, construction and power generation insurance disputes, and insurance and reinsurance issues. The full-service offering is headed by Richard Leedham, who has expertise in commercial disputes, often with international and fraud elements. Sophie Fairclough advises on a wide array of matters, with sector expertise in financial services, professional indemnity, pharma, retail & consumer, and property losses. Ralph Fearnhead regularly advises policyholders on alternative modes of litigation funding, including third-party funding, ATE/BTE, and CFAs and DBAs.
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Testimonials
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‘Ralph Fearnhead is simply outstanding.’
‘Very knowledgeable; genuine experts in the field.’
- 'Chris Neilson is a thoughtful and thorough lawyer with a real eye for detail.'
- 'Extremely knowledgeable and committed partners and associates.'"Chris Neilson delivers very good client service.''Expert and responsive.'
Key clients
- Various Eateries Trading Limited
- Syngenta Crop Protection LLC and Others
- Norman Hay Plc
- University of Oxford
- Burger and Lobster Restaurant Group Limited and Others
Work highlights
Acting for Norman Hay Plc in its claim for breach of contract and negligence against Marsh Limited in its role as its insurance broker.
Advising Oxford Colleges in relation to their large business interruption insurance claim against Aviva, in respect of losses sustained in connection with Covid-19.
Acted for Various Eateries in its claim for business interruption losses arising from Covid-19.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sophie Fairclough
Practice head
Richard Leedham
Other key lawyers
Sophie Fairclough; Ralph Fearnhead; Chris Neilson