A&O Shearman acts for policyholders in coverage disputes, where the team has a niche in capital markets, finance, tax and regulatory, corporate reorganisations, and structured financial products. Mahmood Lone has experience in advising financial institutions on both domestic and cross-border litigation. Russell Butland acts on matters relating to property damage and business interruption, D&O, comprehensive crime, professional indemnity, and trade credit. Acting for insurers, reinsurers, and policyholders is Charlie Weston-Simons. He has worked on many complex commercial insurance disputes, some of which include construction, marine cargo, and various private M&A transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Russell Butland stands out for his excellence.'

Key clients

  • Ark Insurance Group Limited
  • The Joint Administrators of Greensill Capital (UK) Limited (GCUK)

Work highlights

Advising Ark Insurance Group Limited on a dispute regarding the scope of Ark’s authority to write certain latent defects insurance policies for an insurer.
Acting for the administrators of GCUK on two Part 20 Claims brought by Zurich Insurance Company Limited against GCUK (and others) in the Commercial Court, in relation to proceedings already on foot between Greensill Bank AG (“GBAG”) and Zurich.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Russell Butland

Practice head

Mahmood Lone

Other key lawyers

Russell Butland; Charlie Weston-Simons