Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

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.