Stephenson Harwood stands out for its expertise in marine-related insurance and reinsurance disputes. In addition to a specialist marine disputes team, the practice is experienced in advising on Russian aircraft losses and other transport-related claims. Alex Davis and Joe O’Keefe jointly lead the practice, with Davis having acted for Lloyd’s, company market and continental insurers in marine insurance cases. O’Keefe also advises on marine losses and claims and is noted for his expertise in fraudulent claims and total loss work. Richard Hugg advises London Market insurance clients on marine coverage issues.
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‘Alex Davis cuts through a case and sees the winning strategy.'
Key clients
- Royal & Sun Alliance plc
- Brit Insurance
- Talbot Underwriting
- Hiscox Insurance
- QBE
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- AXA Corporate Solutions Assurance
- Torus
- The Hartford
- India International Insurance
- Canopius
- Lancashire Insurance Group (UK) Ltd
- Antares Managing Agency Limited
- The Channel Syndicate
- NorthStandard
- Sunderland Marine
- British Marine
- GAREX
- AXA XL
- Allianz Global Corporate Solution
- Generali
- Trafigura
- UK Club
- Thomas Miller Speciality
- AIG Europe SA
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alex Davis, Joe O'Keefe