Jane Childs leads the insurance and reinsurance disputes practice at DLA Piper and is an expert in complex financial lines matters such as rate-fixing scandals and retail mis-selling; she also advises W&I insurers on coverage issues and handles D&O claims. Leanne Rogers, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, works closely alongside Childs and is noted for her advice on W&I claims. Leon Taylor represents liability reinsurers in aviation claims and covers both first and third-party losses in direct insurance and facultative and treaty reinsurance contexts. Oliver Saunders focuses on claims with cross-border elements and is active in property-related issues. Luke Mooney and Alexandra Lyons also concentrate on insurance litigation.
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‘The team are very knowledgeable, accessible, engaging and a pleasure to work with. They maintain frequent and informative communication.’
‘Jane Childs has an exceptional ability to absorb and retain complex information and uses this to effectively engage with experts and to provide an excellent service to her clients. Leanne Rogers efficiently manages engagements, demonstrates a strong understanding of the technical issues and effectively communicates with all parties involved.’
‘Oliver Saunders and his team are experts in their field and our go-to for when we require advice on insurance matters.’
‘Very bright, knowledgeable, extremely practical and commercial, and easy to work with.’
‘Technically very strong, with excellent analytical skills and strong communication with clients and opponents. Highly responsive, and great at keeping clients informed and engaged.’
‘The DLA warranty and indemnity claims team is highly experienced, easy to work with and well regarded among others in the industry. I am impressed by their eye for detail and ability to understand complex issues quickly.’
‘Jane Childs is authoritative, appropriately in the detail and great to work with. I had a similarly positive experience with Leanne Rogers.’
‘It is clear that there is a fantastic collaborative dynamic in the team which means advice is always well considered, timely and thorough. The team as a whole is personable, friendly and dynamic.’
Key clients
- Swiss Re
- AIG
- Zurich
- Chubb
- AXA XL
- Munich Re/Great Lakes
- Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK)
- Allianz/AGCS
- Liberty Specialty Markets
- Talbot Underwriting Limited
- Placing Platform Limited
- Atrium Underwriters Limited
- Gen Re
- Hiscox syndicate at Lloyds
- Beazley syndicate at Lloyds
- Berkshire Hathaway
- Partner Re
- Brit
- Mosaic Insurance
- Liberty Global Transactions Solutions (GTS)
- StarStone/Enstar
- Sompo
- TMHCC
- AXIS
- Euclid
Work highlights
- Advising Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) on all its business needs and potential loss exposures connected with the conflict between Ukraine and Russia since February 2022.
- Advising London Market reinsurers, including Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicates, Liberty Specialty Markets and others, on their strategy to mitigate their liability exposures relating to the crash of LaMia Flight 2933.
- Advising Brit on its suite of insurance products and reinsurance contracts exposed to COVID-19 related losses.
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