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Our expert work spans the spectrum of insurance. We are involved in high-value and complex claims through to volume work, across casualty, property, motor, professional and financial lines, including specialty lines.

We regularly advise insurers on policy interpretation, policy mediation, and arbitration disputes. Our team handles disputes coming before the courts at all levels, from the District Court to the Supreme Court. We also advise on subrogation claims and act as monitoring/coverage counsel for insurers.

At Holmes, we appreciate that the insurance business is all about people and we are sensitive to protecting the productive relationships between clients and third parties as well as appreciating the significance of clients’ relationships with policyholders.

We understand the importance of data as an asset, and how significant-high-quality information and data analytics are in many facets of the insurance market from risk assessment in underwriting, to customer segmentation, and detecting fraud.

Meet the team

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Strengths "I regularly get a summary of each claim and anything that might have happened in the last week or so," says one client, further noting: "The lawyers are proactive in trying to get a claim resolved." "They are commercially minded," says another source, explaining: ...

Insurance Dispute Resolution | Chambers Europe 2021

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What the team is known for: Earns praise for proven capacity to handle diverse claims across EL/PL, motor insurance and financial lines. Defends insurers and self-insured companies or associations in personal injury claims filed by employees or third parties. Noted for its e...

Insurance Dispute Resolution | Chambers Europe 2021

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Contentious construction and debt collection matters are a growing area for the team, led by Harry Fehily, Michael Murphy, and Pat McInerney.

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 | Dispute Resolution

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Holmes' dispute resolution practice covers a broad range of sectors, including data protection, insurance, and breach of contract disputes.

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 | Dispute Resolution

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‘From my perspective the main strength that I have observed is the ability to give good sound advice at the earliest juncture so as to facilitate an early resolution of a dispute and so avoid costly litigation.’

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 | Dispute Resolution

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‘The team are very professional in their dealings with us and are readily accessible when needed. They are efficient and competent.’

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 | Dispute Resolution