Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a comprehensive focus on substantive and regulatory matters, representing ceding companies and reinsurers in litigations and arbitrations across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Bermuda. Notably, the practice has recently handled cases addressing fraud allegations, sexual abuse claims, and coverage litigation arising from the opioid crisis, alongside impactful work related to Russia-Ukraine, including cyber-attacks, seized aircraft litigation, and environmental contamination. Based in New York, practice head Andrew Frankel brings experience in diverse complex disputes, covering insurance securities, product liability, and commercial litigation investigations. In tandem, Lynn Neuner , based in New York, handles high-stakes cases, leading trial hearings in various forums, including federal and state court, international and domestic arbitrations, and proceedings before the National Advertising Division. Alongside Neuner, Jonathan K. Youngwood, co-head of the litigation practice, specializes in high-profile complex commercial litigations from New York. The team, further supported by Bryce Friedman’s strength representing clients subject to allegations of fraud and False Claims Act violations, and commercial litigation experts Josh Polster and Summer Craig, welcomed new partner Laura Lin and the promotions of Rachel S. Bradley and Alicia N. Washington to partners in 2023.

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‘The team is top notch and incredibly strategic in its decision making and execution of its legal services. They are capable of handling the most challenging and sophisticated matters with professionalism and diligence.’
‘Summer Craig is a standout counsel at STB. She handles some of the most complex issues with solid judgment and follows through on well executed work product on a consistent and timely basis.’
‘Simpson Thacher's insurance practice group is among the best in the country. Their attorneys are supremely intelligent, hardworking, and regularly handle the most complex and high dollar insurance coverage claims in the nation.’
‘While all Simpson attorneys I have interacted with are exceptional, Summer Craig is true standout. She is smart, patient, and extremely diligent. Summer is a team builder, a zealous advocate, and a born leader.’

Key clients

AIG
American Family Insurance
American Property Casualty Insurance Association
AmGUARD Insurance Company
AXA XL
Beazley Group
Berkshire Hathaway insurance subsidiaries, including National Indemnity
Brighthouse Financial
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Insurance Company Ltd.
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Chubb
FM Global
New York State Superintendent of Financial Services
Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation and its affiliates
Travelers and its affiliates
Utica Mutual Insurance Company

Work highlights

Representing various insurers in fighting Medicare fraud allegations.
Representing Chubb in connection with University of Southern California’s suit seeking coverage for sexual abuse claims.
Representing Travelers in connection with coverage litigation arising from the opioid crisis.

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