CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of Hannah Cane as a partner in its Insurance and Reinsurance Group (IRG) in London. Her appointment strengthens the firm’s insurance and reinsurance capabilities and supports the group’s continued growth.
With over 20 years’ experience, Hannah is a professional indemnity and dispute resolution lawyer specialising in the defence of high value and complex claims against construction and property professionals, including architects, engineers, interior designers, surveyors, valuers and planners as well as policy disputes. She is a recognised lawyer in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 acting for leading London Market Insurers and UK contractors.
Hannah joins an established team of IRG Construction specialists Martin Fox, Monica Lesny, Harriet Munro, Cheryl Gibson and Scarlett West.
Cheryl Gibson, Co-Head of the Insurance and Reinsurance Group at CMS, said: “Hannah is an exceptionally experienced partner with a proven track record in building and nurturing client relationships across the sector. Her deep expertise in the construction industry will be invaluable as we expand our practice in response to increasing client demand, particularly in the aftermath of significant events like the Grenfell tragedy and ongoing legislative developments, including the Building Safety Act.”
Simon Garrett, Co-Head of the Insurance and Reinsurance Group at CMS, adds: “We are thrilled to welcome Hannah to the practice. Her extensive background and proven capabilities will enhance our current offering. As the insurance landscape continues to evolve within a complex and dynamic regulatory environment, Hannah's expertise will ensure we maintain the senior depth necessary to advise clients on their business-critical claims and disputes.”
Hannah Cane commented on her joining: “I am excited to join the high-quality IRG team at CMS and work alongside an experienced group of partners who share my specialist focus. As the legislative and claims environment continues to develop in the construction space, so does the demand for specialised advice and so I look forward to leveraging CMS’s exceptional resources and strong brand to elevate my practice and to take advantage of new opportunities.”
The CMS Insurance and Reinsurance Group is a recognised market leader. The team regularly handles large, complex defence and coverage mandates as well as advising on non-contentious matters, including advising on policy wordings and regulatory issues, both domestically and internationally from its offices across the globe.
