Oliver Pannell
Oliver is a Partner in Edwin Coe’s Insurance Disputes and Dispute Resolution teams and is recognised for his strategic approach and commitment to client success.
Having qualified at Edwin Coe in 2013 and promoted to the partnership in April 2022, Oliver acts for a wide range of clients, including multinationals. He is valued for his technical expertise, practical advice, and collaborative ethos, delivering clear solutions to complex disputes.
In his practice, Oliver advises corporates and high-net-worth individuals, on:
- Policyholders in Insurance & Reinsurance Claims: Handling property damage, business interruption, and professional negligence claims against insurers and insurance brokers.
- Clients in Fire & Flood Disputes: Extensive experience in coverage issues and complex claims, with a particular expertise in material damage and business interruption claims.
- Commercial Litigation Clients: Managing shareholder and partnership disputes, contractual and negligence claims, claims arising from share and business sales, cryptocurrency disputes and fraud involving dishonest employees.
- Clients Seeking Injunctive Relief: Pursuing urgent remedies and litigating disputes related to financial investments and employee theft.
- Clients in Mediation, Arbitration & Court Proceedings: Resolving matters through mediation, domestic and international arbitration, and litigation in England and Northern Ireland.
Oliver excels at providing a comprehensive approach to resolving commercial and insurance disputes, tailored to each client’s needs.
Expertise
Insurance Disputes
Property Damage and Business interruption
Professional Negligence
Commercial Disputes
Crypto & Digital Asset Disputes
Credentials
Recommended in The Legal 500 UK 2026
‘Up & Coming’ Partner, Chambers UK 2023 (Insurance Litigation)
Member: Professional Negligence Litigation Association, LSLA
EXPERIENCE
Oliver’s experience includes:
Represented policyholders in high-value fire and flood claims.
Led successful professional negligence actions against insurance brokers.
Managed shareholder and partnership litigation for entrepreneurial clients.
Pursued urgent injunctive relief and litigated cryptocurrency disputes.
Advised on complex coverage issues and Insurance Act 2015 matters.
Fast rising partner destined for great things.
The Legal 500 UK 2026
Oliver Pannell is smart and considered.
The Legal 500 UK 2025
Kate Dwyer, and Oliver Pannell are the standout individuals.
The Legal 500 UK 2024
Oliver is very hard-working and always well prepared.
Chambers UK 2023
He is very knowledgeable and diligent.
Chambers UK 2023
A new partner who is technically excellent and is a joy to work with – a real rising star.
The Legal 500 UK 2023
Oliver Pannell is a senior associate who regularly assists policyholder clients with a broad range of contentious insurance matters. He has considerable experience handling property damage and product liability-related disputes.
Chambers UK 2022
Oliver Pannell – a real rising star, who has great technical knowledge and first-rate judgment.
The Legal 500 UK 2022
Oliver is a very capable lawyer who is very thorough and very clear.
Chambers UK 2021
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
Senior associate Oliver Pannell is a rising star.
The Legal 500 UK 2020