Wikborg Rein acts for insurers and reinsurers in high-value aviation claims before the English, Irish, and US Commercial Courts, demonstrating a particular niche in cases concerning aircraft leased to Russian airlines. Practice head Gillie Belsham represents numerous All Risks insurers in high-value claims. Shawn Kirby and Ben Ogden are heavily involved in insurance coverage disputes, while Christopher Crane‘s practice spans liability, subrogation, and reinsurance matters.

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Practice head

Gillie Belsham

Other key lawyers

Shawn Kirby; Ben Ogden; Christopher Crane