The ‘outstanding team’ at Addleshaw Goddard advises on all levels of insurance coverage and related disputes. The full-service department works closely with other teams to advise on disputes arising out of M&A, D&O coverage disputes, and related advisory work. The team is led by the ’very thorough and well-prepared’ Richard Wise. Wise works primarily with a number of high-value clients, advising on D&O and corporate liability coverage for regulatory investigations. Laura Payne is well-versed in advising major national and multinational policyholders and has a niche in international Bermuda Form arbitration.
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- ‘Laura Payne is a dream to work with. Richard Wise is a legend in the policyholder world.’
‘Richard Wise - great partner, good to work with, and has the client's best interests at heart. Very thorough and well prepared.’
‘Experience and breadth of talent.’
'Victoria Pool - clever, on top of the detail, good strategic sense, calm and charming with clients.'
'Laura McGlashan - clever, organised, on top of the detail, an excellent solicitor.'
'Excellent work, very knowledgeable and commercial. A very prestigious firm, consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes for their clients.'
‘Laura Payne is very smart, to the point and easy to work with. Richard Wise is a good team leader.'
- 'The team is great - quick, strategic, on top of the law and facts, a very safe pair of hands.'
- 'AG's insurance department provides exceptional personal service for policyholders.'
- 'Richard Wise who is a real star in the field of insurance litigation. Very bright and full of commercial common sense. But above all, he is very personable and is capable of cutting through the chaff and focusing on the issues that really counts.'
Key clients
- Project Angel Bidco Limited
- Tao Group Hospitality
- Albemarle Asset Management Limited
- Royal Liverpool University Hospital Trust
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of Project Angel BidCo in an English Court case concerning a W&I insurance claim.
Acting on behalf of major hospitality group, Tao Group Hospitality, in action for declaratory relief as to whether coverage is available for losses associated with a sex discrimination lawsuit being brought against Tao Group Hospitality in California.
Advised Albemarle Asset Management Limited in relation to claims brought in Italy against a former managing director of the company and in London against the company.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Laura Payne
Practice head
Richard Wise
Other key lawyers
Laura Payne; Victoria Pool; Laura McGlashan