James Crabtree – Partner

James Crabtree

5 New Street Square
London EC4A 3TW
United Kingdom
DX 41 London

Tel. +44 (0)20 7300 7000
Fax. +44 (0)20 7300 7100
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Head of Insurance (UK)

James advises on insurance and reinsurance claims and coverage disputes, often with an international element. He has advised numerous participants in the international insurance and reinsurance markets on disputes concerning asbestos, environmental pollution and health hazard losses, spiral business, D&O, E&O and financial institutions claims, bankers' professional indemnity claims, property damage and business interruption claims. James has also advised on disputes in respect of political risks, global insurance programmes and captive cover.

James also advises on the management of insurance/reinsurance portfolios in run off and on disputes arising therefrom. James also advises on the terms and conditions of insurance and reinsurance contracts and on commutations of reinsurance exposure.

According to The Legal 500 James is a "highly regarded" and "recommended litigator" in the insurance and reinsurance field and has a "good reputation",  being noted for his "clear thinking on reinsurance matters" (Legal 500 2008). He is listed in Legal Experts 2008 as an expert in insurance. He also appears in the 2008 Guide to the World's Leading Insurance and Reinsurance Lawyers.

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