DWF Middle East LLP‘s ’exceptionally talented and brilliant team’ provides a full-service insurance offering, with specialist knowledge of highly technical insurance matters. The team advises major insurance providers on matters from claims and coverage to corporate transactions and regulatory and compliance issues. Its expertise encompasses a broad range of sectors, including financial and commercial lines, cyber, marine, political risk and trade credit. Promoted to insurance commercial director MENA in May 2024, Victoria Clucas advises insurers and reinsurers across multiple jurisdictions on property, energy and construction, and claims and coverage disputes. Specialist insurance disputes lawyer Brian Boahene represents clients in courts locally and across the Middle East. An expert in subjugated recoveries, Bill Evans has a multi-jurisdictional insurance disputes practice, while Adam Pryor is regularly called upon by both regional and international clients to handle insurance and professional liability disputes. Bhavesh Dattani heads the insurance regulatory team, and Alex Kelsall is another name to note.
Testimonials
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‘The team at DWF have truly been excellent coverage and monitoring counsel. They have always provided high level, practical coverage advice and have been readily available to assist with resolving complex, multi-jurisdictional claims. They have provided insightful advice and have been a pleasure to work with, particularly within the UAE.’
‘Adam Pryor, Brian Boahene, and Rebecca Neville are exceptional counsel. They are always well prepared, organized and receptive to our business needs. I would distinguish Adam, Brian, and Rebecca from other counsel I have dealt with in the UAE in that they are a powerhouse of resources and knowledge within the UAE and the UK, often providing concise advice on complex issues. Each of these highly capable lawyers have been able to pre-empt issues and provide advice specifically tailored to our business needs. They are always cognizant of the commercial aspect of resolving claims efficiently and for this reason, DWF will remain our 'go-to' for coverage advice. Each of them is responsive, despite the challenge presented by being in a completely different time zone. I consider both Adam, Brian, and Rebecca to be highly ethical, measured and very knowledgeable lawyers and would recommend their services without hesitation.’
Key clients
- GIG Gulf
- Zurich Insurance DIFC