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Insurance & Reinsurance lawyers

A persistently soft market is one of the few predictable elements of working in the global (re)insurance industry. Most brokers, carriers, captives and corporate risk managers have been influenced by falling prices, and with few signs of a correction, companies must innovate, cut costs, seek out merger and partnership opportunities and do more with less.

Despite intense competition, (re)insurance is a magnet for new capital keen to take advantage of the stable returns offered by an established, highly regulated industry.

Long-term advisors to companies in the market, CMS’ award-winning Insurance & Reinsurance Group has adapted to support the requirements of an industry in a constant state of change.

While CMS is a historic market leader in (re)insurance dispute resolution and policy wordings, our teams also deliver a suite of specialisms that meet the needs of insurance and risk management professionals spanning every conceivable business objective.

The firm provides unique expertise in corporate advice on mergers and acquisitions, employment law to support brokers or insurers with a team or key personnel issue, property advice, structured finance and regulatory and compliance.

The CMS Insurance Practice has worked within the insurance and reinsurance markets for over half a century, supporting both carriers and intermediaries in the UK, Europe and beyond. Our long-term involvement in the sector means that we can support clients to make the most of these new opportunities and we understand the issues businesses are facing today.

Many of our lawyers have worked in the insurance sector, which means we understand the complexities of your markets. Wherever you require guidance, our multi-disciplinary specialists can help you.

For more information and detailed credentials, contact the Partner team, details above.

 
Anna Walsh
Anna Walsh
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Anna is a Partner in CMS’ Insurance and Reinsurance Group and specialises in defending medical malpractice claims of the highest complexity and value and advising on medical malpractice insurance coverage...
Scarlett West
Scarlett West
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Scarlett West is a partner in the London Insurance & Reinsurance Group. Scarlett’s coverage and contentious experience spans a broad range of business lines. Scarlett's primary focus is defence work...
Steven Wise
Steven Wise
Partner
Notary Public
Hong Kong
Steven is a commercial dispute resolution lawyer with over 25 years’ experience (over 20 in Hong Kong) specialising in shipping, marine insurance and international trade litigation and arbitration...
Gregor Woods
Gregor Woods
Partner
United Kingdom, Sheffield
Gregor Woods is a partner in our Insurance and Reinsurance Group team, based in Sheffield. He has 30 years’ experience advising insurers, large corporates and public bodies in relation to the investigation...
Adrian Wright
Adrian Wright
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Adrian Wright is a partner in our Real Estate Group. He has extensive experience in advising on all aspects of commercial property development, institutional investment and the acquisition, sale and letting...
Neil Beighton
Neil Beighton
Of Counsel
Counsel
United Kingdom, London
Neil is Of Counsel in the Insurance & Reinsurance Group of CMS London.  He has been responsible for managing some of the largest insurance and reinsurance disputes in recent years, including high value...
Zoe Cooper
Zoe Cooper
Of Counsel
United Kingdom, Sheffield
Zoe is Of Counsel in the Insurance and Reinsurance group based in the Sheffield office. She primarily works for a major public sector client and has 30 years' experience in dealing with industrial disease...
Nicky Edwards
Nicky Edwards
Of Counsel
United Kingdom, Bristol
Nicky is Of Counsel in the Insurance/Reinsurance team
John Enoch
John Enoch
Of Counsel
Solicitor Advocate
United Kingdom, Bristol
John Enoch is Of Counsel in the Insurance & Reinsurance Group.  He specialises in defending professionals against claims of negligence and/or breach of trust.  Amongst a wide range of professions, John...
Jeremy Fletcher
Jeremy Fletcher
Of Counsel
United Kingdom, Sheffield
Jeremy is Of Counsel in our Insurance and Reinsurance Group based in our Sheffield office. He specialises in defending and advising on claims involving occupational health liabilities. He acts for UK...