HFW is best known for its work on cases concerning property and business interruption, industrial risk disputes, public liability and professional indemnity claims. The team has a long track record of success in a range of sectors, including aviation, shipping, energy, construction, international trade and logistics. Rupert Warren and Christopher Cardona have expertise in international financial institutions and professional indemnity matters, with a strong reputation for handling litigation arising from Latin America, while consultant Andrew Bandurka is a go-to for liability claims. Practice head Christopher Foster handles a broad range of complex coverage and reinsurance disputes. Recent team changes to note include Simon Banner‘s promotion to senior associate, and Bob Haken’s arrival from Norton Rose Fulbright in December 2022.
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‘A highly experienced team with enormous breadth and depth of expertise - one of the market leaders in London and internationally.’
‘Rupert Warren is dedicated and hard-working and has considerable experience in this field. He is a very calm, thoughtful, and combines strong technical insurance knowledge with good judgement.'
‘Andrew Bandurka is one of the best-known insurance and reinsurance practitioners - a creative and excellent team leader.'
‘We work with HFW on our largest disputes. They are very experienced and efficient.’
‘Christopher Foster is a rockstar. He is brilliant and passionate about his cases.'
‘True industry practitioners. If you want a specialist insurance firm, this is the one to go to.’
‘Christopher Cardona and Simon Banner are extremely competent - their understanding of the peculiarities of cross-border insurance problems are very impressive.’
‘We have a hotline with HFW which enables us to have quick answers on legal issues.’
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Christopher Foster