Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP excels on the policyholder side through its insurance recovery practice, delivering strong results in complex disputes via litigation, arbitration, mediation, and settlement across the US and globally. Practice head Syed Ahmad, based in Washington, DC, advises on insurance coverage for product recalls and major losses, handling claims, disputes, and deal-related risk under D&O, liability, property, and representations and warranties policies. In Miami, Walter Andrews advises on insurance programs, policy drafting, and coverage disputes for clients across industries including finance, technology, chemicals, real estate, and municipalities. In Atlanta, Lawrence (Larry) J. Bracken, II handles insurance coverage, class actions, and commercial litigation nationwide, while maintaining a strong pro bono practice. Also in DC, Michael Levine advises on property damage and business interruption, liability, cyber and AI risks, construction, captive insurance, event cancellation, and representations and warranties. Other key contacts in DC include Lorelie (Lorie) S. Masters and Koorosh (KT) Talieh, as well as Latosha Ellis, who was promoted to the partnership in April 2025. Another notable member of the team is Andrea DeField, who handles cyber insurance issues from Miami.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They understand the realities of complex projects and tailor their advice to align with business objectives not just legal theories. This makes them unique.’
‘Walter Andrews – consistently shows strong strategic insight and sound judgement on complex matters.'
‘Strong team dynamic with subject matter expertise and broad knowledge of the insurance industry.’
‘Hunton is quick to pull in resourceful colleagues from around the country as our business navigates rules and regulations from different governing bodies nationwide.'
‘The team is highly responsive, understands business realities, and consistently delivers clear, actionable advice rather than abstract legal theory.'
‘The individuals I work with stand out for their judgment, accessibility, and ability to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance. They are consistently well prepared, commercially minded, and focused on helping the business move forward rather than simply identifying risk.'
‘Deep understanding of the risk issues related to our business.’
‘Context. Understanding the market we work in and the issues that may impact our business.'
Key clients
- AdvanSix Inc.
- U.S. Sugar Corporation
- PPL Corporation
- Roseburg Forest Co.
- Caliber Holdings LLC
- Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
- K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.
Work highlights
Represented AdvanSix in pursuing insurance recoveries for supply chain disruption resulting from the June 2019 explosion at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery.
Represented PPL Corporation, a publicly traded Fortune 500 electric utility holding company, in litigating and negotiating a favorable resolution of a D&O liability coverage dispute in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, recovering under a $25 million excess D&O policy issued by AEGIS.
Represented Caliber Holdings in litigation involving breach of contract and bad faith damages against multiple insurers due to their failure to defend and indemnify in connection with an underlying premises liability lawsuit resulting in summary judgment against one of the insurers and indemnitors and a favorable settlement with the third-party insurers and indemnitors.
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Practice head
Syed Ahmad
Other key lawyers
Walter Andrews; Lawrence (Larry) J. Bracken, II; Michael Levine; Lorelie (Lorie) S. Masters; Koorosh (KT) Talieh; Andrea DeField; Latosha Ellis