LK Shields Solicitors LLP has a rich heritage in insurance disputes, especially professional indemnity, construction and aviation-related claims, along with D&O, cyber and employer liability. Head of the insurance disputes team Shane Neville and partner Ian Lavelle have continued to forge close connections to London-based insurers; Lavelle previously practised in London before joining the firm. The wider team has sustained further growth in construction-related claims, another forte for Lavelle, and insurance regulatory work.
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Key clients
- Fidelis Underwriting Limited
- Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
- Tokio Marine HCC
- Leeson Claims Services Limited (LCSI or Leeson Claims Services Ireland)
- R&Q Ireland CLG (a subsidiary of Randall & Quilter, formerly Solicitors Mutual Defence Fund Limited or SMDF)
- CFC Underwriting Limited / CFC Europe
- Liberty Insurance DAC
- Arch Insurance (EU)
- KennCo Underwriting Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Fidelis Underwriting and related entities, defendants in aircraft insurance litigation brought by global aviation lessors, including SMBC Aviation Capital Limited, Avolon and CDB Aviation.
- Instructed in a variety of insurance-related litigation by claims handler, Leeson Claims Services Limited (also called Leeson Claims Services Ireland), the appointed claims handler for numerous UK and Irish-based insurers.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jill Callanan, Shane Neville, David Naughton