HFW is widely recognised for its ability to take on complex, high-value insurance litigation, including cross-border cases, on behalf of major international insurance companies, although its expertise also extends to regulatory issues and policy wording matters. The firm has broad experience covering all key pillars of insurance law, including industrial risks, product liability, professional indemnity and public liability claims. Practice head Pauline Arroyo has a strong all-round insurance practice, with particular skill in litigation. The sizeable team also includes Olivier Purcell, an expert in international insurance litigation and arbitration; Guillaume Brajeux, who is well versed in insurance, industrial risk and defective product claims; and Iris Vögeding, a key name for insurance litigation and regulatory matters.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pauline Arroyo

Other key lawyers

Olivier Purcell, Guillaume Brajeux, Iris Vögeding