Shoosmiths LLP
The triple-qualified (England, New York and Bermuda) Susie Wakefield heads up Shoosmiths LLP‘s insurance team and is a regular port of call for direct insurers, excess carriers, reinsurers and Lloyd’s coverholders, as well as intermediaries and policyholders. She boasts a strong offering in financial lines, construction, property and casualty, marine and cyber insurance. Other recommended inviduals include Paul Eccles and Richard Marshall for their advice on policy coverage disputes, with particular expertise in those involving public liability.
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‘Hugely capable and experienced, punching well above their weight.'
'A go to firm for complex disputes requiring a detailed knowledge of market practices. Formidable litigators.’
‘Richard Marshall is a very capable litigator in this area with a keen instinct. He is commercially savvy and hugely resourceful.
'Matthew Brown is one to watch. A very capable litigator with a deep knowledge of the law in this area.'
'Paul Eccles is hugely dynamic with considerable depth of experience and knowhow in this area. A go to for complex disputes.’
‘Richard Marshall and his team are seriously good. They act at the cutting edge of insurance litigation and are well-resourced.’
‘Richard Marshall is very intelligent and perceptive. He has got a fantastic eye for spotting winning points and is building a superstar insurance practice. He is also easy to get on with.’
‘Susie Wakefield is a top-notch - she knows both English and American law well and can be a real asset on multi-jurisdictional disputes. Her team members are equally impressive and responsive.’
Key clients
- Chubb European Group Limited
- Nexus Underwriting
- Bothnia International Insurance Company Limited/ Comp Re
- AmTrust Europe Limited
- Zurich Plc
- Hoover Limited
- SCOR SE
- HDI Gerling
- ANV/ Enstar Managing Agency
- BGL/ Compare the Market
- Collegiate
- Sompo
- AIG
Work highlights
- Instructed by London market insurers in relation to claims for indemnity under the War Risk section of reinsurance for loss of aircraft following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
- Representing AmTrust before the Technology and Construction Court in relation to claims of defective cladding and fire safety issues.
- Ongoing advice to PSB UK Limited in the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry and civil actions concerning the design, commissioning and installation of the Smoke Control System.
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Susie Wakefield