Herbert Smith Freehills LLP continues to act on some of the biggest insurance cases currently affecting the market, often with a cross-jurisdictional element, speaking to its strengths and capabilities. Alexander Oddy heads the team and is particularly focused on the energy and natural resources sector, with regular mandates for financial institutions and corporates in commercial disputes. Paul Lewis regularly acts on high-profile matters with particular expertise in professional negligence matters, while Sarah McNally has significant expertise in the political risks field, transactional insurance and particularly in warranty and indemnity insurance. Greig Anderson advises on cyber, directors and officers, professional indemnity and crime insurance policies, often working with financial institutions. Antonia Pegden advises on complex and high-value claims across a range of sectors with recent significant work, including co-leading with Fiona Treanor on the Aercap insurance matter regarding the loss of aircraft and engines following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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‘I find Greig Anderson down-to-earth and reasonably accessible. His advice is well thought through, actionable and pragmatic. He offers sensible solutions to the issues we have to deal with.’
‘A real big hitter in the contentious insurance market acting for policyholders.’
‘Antonia Pegden has been very impressive, bringing to bear excellent knowledge of the market and fantastic strategic insight.’
Key clients
- Aercap
- Sky
- Nord Stream AG
Work highlights
- Acted for AerCap in its $3.5 billion Commercial Court proceedings concerning aviation insurance claims for aircraft lost in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
- Represented Sky on a major construction all risks policy claim.
- Represented Nord Stream AG on a €400 million insurance Commercial Court claim for damage sustained to the Nord Stream 1 pipeline in September 2022.
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Alexander Oddy