The insurance practice at Keystone Law acts for insurers and reinsurers across a number of sectors including shipping, aviation and life sciences. James Crabtree advises on both insurance and reinsurance claims, coverage disputes and contractual issues, while James Healy-Pratt is an aviation expert and has assisted insurers with claims relating to aviation accidents. Jason Kallis is well versed in complex insurance litigation and Elaine Chan handles product liability claims.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Keystone Law has entrenched flexible working for their solicitors which gives a greater deal of autonomy and flexibility than would be the case in a traditional firm. This results in the team being particularly highly motivated and engenders a more diverse team.’

  • ‘I work with Elaine Chan on insurance matters. Elaine is knowledgeable, super-diligent, approachable and she has excellent judgement.’

  • ‘James Crabtree is outstanding as an insurance and reinsurance lawyer.’

  • ‘Keystone Law punches above its weight in insurance and reinsurance litigation.’

  • ‘The star individual is James Crabtree. His attention to detail is exceptional, and he immerses himself deeply in his client's case.’

  • ‘Great people is what really sets Keystone apart.’

  • ‘Vanessa Barnett always delivers considered, pragmatic and commercially realistic advice. She's a real trusted advisor.’

  • ‘Vanessa Barnett takes the time and effort to understand the underlying technology/business model like no other lawyer, so her advice is super focussed.’

Key clients

  • Samsung SDI Co Ltd
  • XL Insurance Company SE as successor in interest to AXA Art

Work highlights

  • Acting for Samsung in relation to a stolen shipment of batteries, intercepted on its way to a major car manufacturer supplied by Samsung.

Lawyers

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Other key lawyers

James Crabtree, James Healy-Pratt, Jason Kallis, Elaine Chan, Cordelia Rushby, Vanessa Barnett, Ruth Hite, Hermes Marangos