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Welcome to the Edwin Coe insurance team.

We are one of the UK’s leading insurance litigation teams, and we are acknowledged for our excellence in all of the recognised legal directories, both individually and collectively.

Why we are different

We are different because, unlike other specialist insurance firms, we act exclusively for policyholders and have no ties to particular insurers, underwriting syndicates, or insurance intermediaries.  This means that we can provide the highest quality advice on all aspects of your policy coverage, including related claims in professional negligence against insurance brokers and third party advisors.

We have specialised in complex insurance litigation for over 50 years and have considerable expertise in all areas of insurance law, and across a variety of business sectors.

Our experience, coupled with our strengths in commercial and restructuring work, enables us to assist clients not only in dealing with their disputed claim, but also in coping with cash flow, trade creditors and many other related commercial problems that often arise from the delayed settlement of an insurance claim.

We have also developed a number of flexible funding arrangements to assist clients with legal fees, and in appropriate cases will act on a “no win no fee basis”.

A disputed insurance claim can often feel as if the whole insurance market is against you, just at the time when you most need support.  Our role is to ensure that policyholders receive the best representation at a reasonable cost in order to maximise their recovery.  It is a role we have successfully fulfilled over many years.

If you have an insurance issue you would like to discuss, please contact a member of the team.

Legal 500 2023 Ranking

  • Insurance Litigation: for policyholders
  • Professional Negligence: Insurance

Chambers UK 2023 Rankings

  • Insurance Litigation: Mainly Policyholders
  • Professional Negligence: Insurance

Chambers Global 2023 Rankings

  • Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

Contact our Insurance Litigation team
telephone: 020 7691 4000 or email: enquiries@edwincoe.com

Quotes

Edwin Coe provides advice which is consistently strong and technical in nature.
Chambers UK 2023
Edwin Coe provides advice which is consistently strong and technical in nature.

Chambers UK 2023

There wasn't an hour of the day when I couldn't get hold of someone within the team to answer a query or question I had.
Chambers UK 2023
There wasn't an hour of the day when I couldn't get hold of someone within the team to answer a query or question I had.

Chambers UK 2023

They are commercially astute.
Chambers UK 2023
They are commercially astute.

Chambers UK 2023

This is a first class practice, efficient and effective for its clients needs. Edwin Coe are the leading insurance litig...
Legal 500 UK 2023
This is a first class practice, efficient and effective for its clients needs. Edwin Coe are the leading insurance litigation firm for policy holders.

Legal 500 UK 2023

Very well-known, high profile firm acting primarily for policyholders. Probably one of the leaders in the field from tha...
Legal 500 UK 2023
Very well-known, high profile firm acting primarily for policyholders. Probably one of the leaders in the field from that perspective.

Legal 500 UK 2023

Edwin Coe is one of the few insurance litigation practices specialising in assisting policyholders. They appreciate the ...
Legal 500 UK 2023
Edwin Coe is one of the few insurance litigation practices specialising in assisting policyholders. They appreciate the sensitivity of the relationship between their policyholder client and the insurer with whom that client is in dispute. The team is well-resourced and ably and competently staffed. Always courteous and
respectful to their client and others, Edwin Coe is a winning team.

Legal 500 UK 2023

The lawyers have a fantastic manner with clients and we are very comfortable and confident that they will give us sensib...
Chambers UK 2022
The lawyers have a fantastic manner with clients and we are very comfortable and confident that they will give us sensible advice.

Chambers UK 2022

Clients commend the team's 'expertise in insurance litigation and depth of knowledge.'
Chambers UK 2022
Clients commend the team's 'expertise in insurance litigation and depth of knowledge.'

Chambers UK 2022

A strong insurance litigation group.
Chambers UK 2022
A strong insurance litigation group.

Chambers UK 2022

The insurance litigation department at Edwin Coe LLP are a extremely professional and approachable team who grasp the ke...
Legal 500 UK 2022
The insurance litigation department at Edwin Coe LLP are a extremely professional and approachable team who grasp the key issues of a dispute very quickly. This enables a relationship to build
on confidence and transparency which clients appreciate in their time of need.

Legal 500 UK 2022

Roger Franklin is an extremely capable go-to person for complex insurance litigation matters and one I wouldn’t hesita...
Legal 500 UK 2022
Roger Franklin is an extremely capable go-to person for complex insurance litigation matters and one I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.

Legal 500 UK 2022

This an extremely able combative team led by Roger Franklin. Combative in a sensible way, not an objectionable way. They...
Legal 500 UK 2022
This an extremely able combative team led by Roger Franklin. Combative in a sensible way, not an objectionable way. They take on difficult cases, instruct quality counsel and achieve very good
results for their clients.

Legal 500 UK 2022

Oliver Pannell – a real rising star, who has great technical knowledge and first-rate judgment.
Legal 500 UK 2022
Oliver Pannell – a real rising star, who has great technical knowledge and first-rate judgment.

Legal 500 UK 2022

They have more experience in bringing claims by SMEs or individuals against insurance companies than any other firm – ...
Legal 500 UK 2021
They have more experience in bringing claims by SMEs or individuals against insurance companies than any other firm – no question about it.

Legal 500 UK 2021

Roger Franklin – head of department, huge experience, tactical master.
The Legal 500 UK 2021
Roger Franklin – head of department, huge experience, tactical master.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Michael Whitton – very shrewd, hugely experienced, tough negotiator.
The Legal 500 UK 2021
Michael Whitton – very shrewd, hugely experienced, tough negotiator.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Nicola Maher – not afraid to take matters to court.
The Legal 500 UK 2021
Nicola Maher – not afraid to take matters to court.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Edwin Coe has an excellent specialist insurance litigation team which combines sound legal analysis with a practical and...
The Legal 500 UK 2021
Edwin Coe has an excellent specialist insurance litigation team which combines sound legal analysis with a practical and commercial approach.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

The team is made up of steely and robust lawyers who are never afraid to express a view and who give very clear advice. ...
The Legal 500 UK 2021
The team is made up of steely and robust lawyers who are never afraid to express a view and who give very clear advice. They are particularly adept at handling disputes with a property, professional negligence or potential fraud angle.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Roger Franklin is fast thinking and gets straight to the nub of things, with a marvellous dry wit. Nicola Maher is brigh...
The Legal 500 UK 2021
Roger Franklin is fast thinking and gets straight to the nub of things, with a marvellous dry wit. Nicola Maher is bright, tenacious and a delight to work with. Senior Associate Oliver Pannell is a rising star, with gravitas beyond his years, a fast work-rate and excellent instincts.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

They are a well-respected practice and provides a first-class service to their clients. They provide services over a wid...
The Legal 500 UK 2021
They are a well-respected practice and provides a first-class service to their clients. They provide services over a wide range of legal work that is helpful to more complex cases.

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Punches well above its weight in insurance litigation and absolutely brilliant for policyholder representation
Chambers UK 2021
Punches well above its weight in insurance litigation and absolutely brilliant for policyholder representation

Chambers UK 2021

Roger Franklin was very decisive and in control of the whole process. He knew where it was going, gave good direction a...
Chambers UK 2021
Roger Franklin was very decisive and in control of the whole process. He knew where it was going, gave good direction and took a calm, big-picture outlook, even when we were thrown a few curve balls

Chambers UK 2021

Nicola Maher is really forensic with the detail and is also fantastic with her turnaround times
Chambers UK 2021
Nicola Maher is really forensic with the detail and is also fantastic with her turnaround times

Chambers UK 2021

Michael Whitton has a fantastic way with the client, engendering a feeling of confidence that they are in safe hands. T...
Chambers UK 2021
Michael Whitton has a fantastic way with the client, engendering a feeling of confidence that they are in safe hands. This is the man who can get you there safely and successfully.

Chambers UK 2021

Oliver Pannell is a very capable lawyer who is very thorough and very clear
Chambers UK 2021
Oliver Pannell is a very capable lawyer who is very thorough and very clear

Chambers UK 2021

Undoubtedly the leading firm acting for SME and consumer policyholders - they are not afraid to take matters to trial an...
The Legal 500 UK 2020
Undoubtedly the leading firm acting for SME and consumer policyholders - they are not afraid to take matters to trial and get excellent results.

The Legal 500 UK 2020

They are prominent as a claimant firm.
Chambers UK 2020
They are prominent as a claimant firm.

Chambers UK 2020

Intelligent, thorough, effective and commercial.
Chambers UK 2020
Intelligent, thorough, effective and commercial.

Chambers UK 2020

They have a really great bedside manner with clients.
Chambers UK 2020
They have a really great bedside manner with clients.

Chambers UK 2020

All the partners are absolutely at the top of their game.
Chambers UK 2020
All the partners are absolutely at the top of their game.

Chambers UK 2020

Edwin Coe LLP offer sound advice and clever wording of communications which are polite but robust.
Chambers UK 2019
Edwin Coe LLP offer sound advice and clever wording of communications which are polite but robust.

Chambers UK 2019

The team offer an excellent service and immediately understand the issues involved, provide good value and produce resul...
Chambers UK 2019
The team offer an excellent service and immediately understand the issues involved, provide good value and produce results.

Chambers UK 2019

Edwin Coe LLP have unrivaled experience and offer superlative value for money.
The Legal 500 UK 2019
Edwin Coe LLP have unrivaled experience and offer superlative value for money.

The Legal 500 UK 2019

The Rolls-Royce of firms acting for policyholders.
The Legal 500 UK 2019
The Rolls-Royce of firms acting for policyholders.

The Legal 500 UK 2019

They have broad, in-depth experience and they know what the client is trying to get to and how they should get there.
Chambers UK 2018
They have broad, in-depth experience and they know what the client is trying to get to and how they should get there.

Chambers UK 2018

They provide excellent client service, with an immediate understanding of the issues involved and providing the advice r...
Chambers UK 2018
They provide excellent client service, with an immediate understanding of the issues involved and providing the advice required. The team provide good value and produce results that are very client-focused.

Chambers UK 2018

Edwin Coe LLP provides a highly commercial service and is able to explain complex legal matters in simple terms.
The Legal 500 UK 2017
Edwin Coe LLP provides a highly commercial service and is able to explain complex legal matters in simple terms.

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Edwin Coe LLP is one of the go to firms for claims against insurance brokers; it knows the subject inside out.
The Legal 500 UK 2017
Edwin Coe LLP is one of the go to firms for claims against insurance brokers; it knows the subject inside out.

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Head of insurance Michael Whitton, is the go-to man for coverage disputes because of his very sound judgement. He is tec...
Chambers UK 2017
Head of insurance Michael Whitton, is the go-to man for coverage disputes because of his very sound judgement. He is technically impressive while also being really good with clients.

Chambers UK 2017

Roger Franklin is lauded for being commercially minded, committed and pragmatic, as well as very good with clients.
Chambers UK 2017
Roger Franklin is lauded for being commercially minded, committed and pragmatic, as well as very good with clients.

Chambers UK 2017

Nicola Maher is really good technically and very conscientious, and have never known her to call it wrong.
Chambers UK 2017
Nicola Maher is really good technically and very conscientious, and have never known her to call it wrong.

Chambers UK 2017

I always enjoy working with them: I know they'll be straight, will fight like tigers for their clients, but will also re...
Chambers UK 2017
I always enjoy working with them: I know they'll be straight, will fight like tigers for their clients, but will also recognise a sensible deal when they see one.

Chambers UK 2017

They have a reputation as very capable advisers to claimants in insured cases.
Chambers UK 2017
They have a reputation as very capable advisers to claimants in insured cases.

Chambers UK 2017

Edwin Coe LLP is a very high-quality and commercial law firm with considerable dedication and experience in handling pol...
The Legal 500 UK 2016
Edwin Coe LLP is a very high-quality and commercial law firm with considerable dedication and experience in handling policyholder insurance claims.

The Legal 500 UK 2016

Michael Whitton has a unique ability to immediately focus on the key issues.
The Legal 500 UK 2016
Michael Whitton has a unique ability to immediately focus on the key issues.

The Legal 500 UK 2016

Roger Franklin is known to be excellent and has wide-ranging technical knowledge.
The Legal 500 UK 2016
Roger Franklin is known to be excellent and has wide-ranging technical knowledge.

The Legal 500 UK 2016

Nicola Maher is known to be particularly strong in the area of property insurance claims.
The Legal 500 UK 2016
Nicola Maher is known to be particularly strong in the area of property insurance claims.

The Legal 500 UK 2016

Michael Whitton can home in like an Exocet missile on what the nub of the issue is
Chambers UK 2016
Michael Whitton can home in like an Exocet missile on what the nub of the issue is

Chambers UK 2016

Roger Franklin is an accomplished commercial litigator who routinely advises claimants on professional negligence matter...
Chambers UK 2016
Roger Franklin is an accomplished commercial litigator who routinely advises claimants on professional negligence matters. Sources note that he is a strong lawyer who provides clients with an excellent standard of advice.

Chambers UK 2016

Roger Franklin is praised as technically superb by interviewees
Chambers UK 2016
Roger Franklin is praised as technically superb by interviewees

Chambers UK 2016

Rising star Nicola Maher has a strong focus on property claims as part of a broad commercial insurance practice
Chambers UK 2016
Rising star Nicola Maher has a strong focus on property claims as part of a broad commercial insurance practice

Chambers UK 2016

They always do a good job for their clients
Chambers UK 2016
They always do a good job for their clients

Chambers UK 2016

They know all the angles and all the tactics; they know what to expect


Chambers UK 2016
They know all the angles and all the tactics; they know what to expect

Chambers UK 2016

They perform excellently on big insurance professional negligence cases
Chambers UK 2016
They perform excellently on big insurance professional negligence cases

Chambers UK 2016

Edwin Coe LLP’s team has superb business acumen; its advice is always focused on the issue and appropriate to the prob...
The Legal 500 UK 2015
Edwin Coe LLP’s team has superb business acumen; its advice is always focused on the issue and appropriate to the problem in hand

The Legal 500 UK 2015

Roger Franklin is recommended for his attention to detail and sound judgement. Clients comment that he is knowledgeable,...
Chambers UK 2015
Roger Franklin is recommended for his attention to detail and sound judgement. Clients comment that he is knowledgeable, professional and highly efficient. He is highly regarded in high-value claimant insurance matters.

Chambers UK 2015

They have insurers' respect and are a credible force, offering a very good policyholder service
Chambers UK 2015
They have insurers' respect and are a credible force, offering a very good policyholder service

Chambers UK 2015

Michael Whitton attracts praise from peers, who note - he is extremely experienced, a tough negotiator and very good at ...
Chambers UK 2015
Michael Whitton attracts praise from peers, who note - he is extremely experienced, a tough negotiator and very good at extracting the best result for his clients

Chambers UK 2015

They are assured and persistent on behalf of their clients
Chambers UK 2015
They are assured and persistent on behalf of their clients

Chambers UK 2015

Roger Franklin commands respect among defence firms as a worthy opponent
The Legal 500 UK 2015
Roger Franklin commands respect among defence firms as a worthy opponent

The Legal 500 UK 2015

Nicola Maher is developing an excellent reputation in the field
The Legal 500 UK 2015
Nicola Maher is developing an excellent reputation in the field

The Legal 500 UK 2015

Michael Whitton has tremendous knowledge and expertise
The Legal 500 UK 2015
Michael Whitton has tremendous knowledge and expertise

The Legal 500 UK 2015

The level of professionalism from Edwin Coe was second to none - from beginning to end I have felt comfortable and secur...
Client Feedback Survey 2015
The level of professionalism from Edwin Coe was second to none - from beginning to end I have felt comfortable and secure

Client Feedback Survey 2015

I have nothing but praise and recommendation for your company
Client Feedback Survey 2015
I have nothing but praise and recommendation for your company

Client Feedback Survey 2015

I owe the success and victory of my case to your dedication and perseverance
Client Feedback Survey 2015
I owe the success and victory of my case to your dedication and perseverance

Client Feedback Survey 2015

Roger Franklin is incisive in his analysis of cases and cool under fire
The Legal 500 UK 2014
Roger Franklin is incisive in his analysis of cases and cool under fire

The Legal 500 UK 2014

Practice head Michael Whitton has a wealth of experience and instinctive judgement on cases
The Legal 500 UK 2014
Practice head Michael Whitton has a wealth of experience and instinctive judgement on cases

The Legal 500 UK 2014

Edwin Coe LLP’s lawyers know their insurance law inside out
The Legal 500 UK 2014
Edwin Coe LLP’s lawyers know their insurance law inside out

The Legal 500 UK 2014

Michael Whitton gives extremely, good robust advice, and is very tough in negotiations with insurers.
Chambers UK 2014
Michael Whitton gives extremely, good robust advice, and is very tough in negotiations with insurers.

Chambers UK 2014

They've been doing it for longer than anyone else, and they have a phenomenal success rate.
Chambers UK 2014
They've been doing it for longer than anyone else, and they have a phenomenal success rate.

Chambers UK 2014

You can be confident with Edwin Coe that they are experts in their area.
Chambers UK 2014
You can be confident with Edwin Coe that they are experts in their area.

Chambers UK 2014

Michael Whitton is praised for his client service and his ability to home in on what the issues are. For claims against ...
Chambers UK 2014
Michael Whitton is praised for his client service and his ability to home in on what the issues are. For claims against insurers, he is at the top of the tree.

Chambers UK 2014

Edwin Coe is at the top of the premier league in terms of claimant insurance litigation and professional negligence rela...
Chambers UK 2014
Edwin Coe is at the top of the premier league in terms of claimant insurance litigation and professional negligence relating to insurance brokers.

Chambers UK 2014

We valued the personal touch that made us not feel like a number, and you were with us every step of the way
Client Feedback Survey 2014
We valued the personal touch that made us not feel like a number, and you were with us every step of the way

Client Feedback Survey 2014

You were recommended to us and we will most definitely be recommending you to others
Client Feedback Survey 2014
You were recommended to us and we will most definitely be recommending you to others

Client Feedback Survey 2014

Both Michael Whitton and Roger Franklin are highly regarded; they know all the tactics, and have an excellent bedside ma...
The Legal 500 UK 2013
Both Michael Whitton and Roger Franklin are highly regarded; they know all the tactics, and have an excellent bedside manner.

The Legal 500 UK 2013

‘This firm is expert in advising corporate clients on disputes with major insurers and brokers.
Chambers UK 2013
‘This firm is expert in advising corporate clients on disputes with major insurers and brokers.

Chambers UK 2013

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Insurance Litigation

Edwin Coe assists and advises clients on a wide range of disputed insurance claims arising from denial of liability and policy avoidance by insurers. We have specialised in insurance litigation for over 35 years and are ranked as a leading firm in this area of law by leading legal directories. Our experience, coupled with our strengths in commercial and insolvency work, enable us to assist clients not only in dealing with their disputed claim, but also in coping with cash flow, trade creditors and many other related commercial problems that often arise from the delayed settlement of an insurance claim. We receive a high level of referrals from professional intermediaries, accountants, assessors, brokers and other lawyers and we have strong connections with professionals in related fields, from barristers to forensic scientists, forensic accountants, specialist brokers and expert underwriters. Their expertise helps us to produce the best results for our clients. Edwin Coe is proud to sponsor the Special Interest Group within the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA) please click here for further information about our involvement.

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