Based across London and Bristol, the insurance and construction practice at Simmons & Simmons combines expertise in litigation and the construction sphere to advise clients on issues such as policy coverage, cladding, professional negligence, property damage and business interruption. Bristol-based Jonathan Spencer leads on policy coverage matters for insurers. In London, Felix Zimmermann is well versed in construction-related insurance and reinsurance disputes and also has experience defending claims against professionals and D&Os, while James Pollock heads up the international insurance and construction group and focuses on professional negligence claims.
Testimonials
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‘Good strength in depth coupled with great knowledge of the construction industry makes this team a natural go-to for construction-related insurance disputes.’
‘The formidable Emily Monastiriotis is a force of nature with a great grasp of technical and legal issues and a great eye for the right answer. The cerebral Jonathan Spencer is a great person to have fighting one's corner in adversity, with terrific knowledge of insurance law and its application.’
‘The team's attention to detail is exceptional. They go out of their way to provide a first-class service (being proactive and helpful) and are on top of all the latest legal issues. When matters have been urgent, they've ensured a quick turnaround.’
‘Jonathan Spencer is a pleasure to work with, often grappling with complicated legal issues and providing clear and helpful advice and strategy.’
'Felix Zimmermann is an excellent, efficient, commercially minded lawyer.'
Key clients
- Nexus Underwriting Limited
- CNA Hardy
- Beazley
- Allied World
- AIG
- QBE
- Markel
- AmTrust
- HDI Global Specialty
- MS Amlin