K&L Gates LLP acts only for policyholders on insurance coverage disputes. The team is recognised for its work across the insurance sector, including D&O, professional, public, and product liability issues. The practice is run by Sarah Turpin. Turpin is well-versed in all types of liability insurance, including credit risk, cyber risk, and business interruption. Matthew Smith has a focus on insurance disputes involving the construction, oil, and gas industries.
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‘My work in this area with KL Gates has been with Jonathan Cohen (partner) and Lauren Sandground (associate). They are hardworking, smart, responsive, but most importantly, are strategic and have a vast understanding of various policies that are important to corporations (CGL, media, D&O, etc.).'
Key clients
- Republic of France
- Far East Façades (UK) Limited
Work highlights
Representing Far East Façades (UK) Limited in two proceedings issued urgently out of the High Court’s Technology and Construction Court and Insolvency and Companies List.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Sarah Turpin
Other key lawyers
Matthew Smith; Lauren Sandground; Jonathan Cohen