A boutique insurance litigation practice, Indemnity Law works exclusively with a host of commercial policyholders and high-net-worth individuals, including various trade associations, private equity firms, financial services businesses, and contractors. Managing partner James Morris is noted for his wide-ranging experience across the insurance market, with recent standout engagements including business interruption disputes and D&O coverage disputes. Dual-qualified (England & Wales and Hong Kong) John Curran works with a host of corporate and commercial policyholders on big-ticket mandates, while Tom Pangbourne is noted for his expertise in coverage disputes under solicitors PI policies, as well as for his developing W&I insurance practice. Denise Eastlake is highly experienced in property disputes, with particular expertise in mandates arising from climate risks. Rachel Auld is also recommended.
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Key clients
- BIBA
- Bravo Networks
- AssuredPartners London Limited
Work highlights
Advised a private equity firm on pursuing cover under a buy-side warranty and indemnity policy for various alleged breaches of accounting warranties.
Advised directors of a PPE supplier on recovery of substantial defence costs from their D&O insurers incurred in defending against a private prosecution in relation to supply contracts.
Advised a SIPP administrator on the resolution of a professional indemnity dispute relating to £80m+ of liabilities flowing from failed investments in offshore UCIS.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
James Morris
Other key lawyers
John Curran; Thomas Pangbourne; Denise Eastlake; Rachel Auld