Lauren Allan

Lauren acts exclusively for policyholders in a wide range of complex insurance disputes. Over the past few years, Lauren has built up a particular expertise in Covid-19 Business Interruption claims and has been involved in much of the high-profile litigation on the matter. Part of Lauren’s practice also involves pursuing professional negligence claims against insurance brokers and other professionals.

Lauren joined the firm in September 2019 and qualified into the Insurance Disputes team in September 2021.

In her Insurance Disputes practice, Lauren advises policyholders on:

• Denial of Liability and Policy Avoidance by insurers: Considering and challenging policy declinature by insurers with a view to obtaining resolution of the matter if necessary through litigation, mediation or arbitration.
• Covid-19 Business Interruption claims: Reviewing policy wordings and analysing whether cover is available, including advising on any applicable limits or aggregating provisions.
• Professional Negligence claims against insurance brokers: Advising policyholders on potential claims against their insurance broker or other negligent third parties.

Lauren excels at combining technical precision with a responsive, hands-on approach—delivering clarity, confidence, and results for her clients.