Keystone Law is well-placed to handle all manner of contentious insurance and reinsurance matters - particularly across the marine, life sciences and aviation sectors - with coverage disputes being a particular strong point. The practice continued to grow in partner-level expertise with the addition of Ruth Hite from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, who comes equipped with a strong UK and EU regulatory background. James Crabtree and Jason Kallis are among the key names to note, with other recommended individuals including James Healy-Pratt, Antony Colman and Elaine Chan.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘James Crabtree is an outstanding reinsurance lawyer who is meticulous, savvy and creative. I could not think more highly of him.’

  • ‘Elaine Chan is a leading expert on insurance litigation, including in relation to product liability and also including the niche area of asbestos.'

  • ‘Elaine Chan is always available and very responsive. She is reassuring and very easy to deal with.’

  • ‘What is striking is their deep knowledge of the industry.’

  • ‘James Crabtree is an eminent practitioner and renowned for his expertise.’

  • ‘They punch above their weight with excellent technical knowhow.’

  • ‘James Crabtree has a wealth of knowledge and experience in big-ticket cases. He tends to be involved in most of the major pieces of litigation in this sector.'

Key clients

  • RiverStone Management Limited

Work highlights

  • Acting for the insurers of RiverStone Management Limited in the defence of a long running claim by a professional boxer for alleged failures to safeguard the boxer taking part in the bout and to transfer the injured boxer to a neurosurgical facility for surgery within the "golden hour".

Lawyers

Other key lawyers

James Healy-Pratt, Antony Colman, Elaine Chan, James Crabtree, Jason Kallis