Insurance Disputes

Our team is recognised as one of the UK’s leading policyholder practices, representing businesses and individuals in complex, high-value coverage disputes. We have acted on many of the most significant insurance cases of recent years, helping clients recover substantial sums under policies relating to property damage, business interruption, professional indemnity, directors’ and officers’ liability, cyber risk and more.

We understand how insurers think, but we act only for those they insure – using that insight to achieve results that are fair, efficient and enduring.

A joined-up view 

Insurance disputes often arise alongside commercial, construction, regulatory and financial issues. Our team works seamlessly with colleagues across these disciplines to ensure every aspect of our clients’ position is considered and protected.

We act for corporate policyholders across sectors such as hospitality, real estate, retail, manufacturing, energy and professional services. Our work includes advising on claims arising from major property losses, professional negligence, policy interpretation and delayed or denied coverage.

In recent years, our team has been at the forefront of developing case law around business interruption and non-damage denial of access claims – establishing precedents that continue to shape the UK insurance landscape.

Wherever possible, we resolve disputes through negotiation or mediation, achieving cost-effective outcomes without compromising strength of position. When litigation or arbitration is required, we bring strategic clarity and composure to every stage of the process.

Quiet strength. Lasting results. 

Our success lies in the depth of our knowledge and the independence of our thinking. We are known for handling technically complex and commercially sensitive claims – including those involving allegations of underinsurance, misrepresentation, non-disclosure and broker negligence.

Every matter is partner-led, ensuring consistency of communication and the highest standards of legal and strategic insight. Many of our clients come to us following unsatisfactory dealings with insurers or brokers; others engage us at the outset of major losses, confident in our ability to navigate their claim from first notification through to settlement or judgment.

We also advise on arbitration, both domestic and international, drawing on a network of trusted experts to deliver decisive results wherever disputes arise.

As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to fairness and accountability – principles that guide our advocacy for policyholders and underpin the trust on which insurance depends.

Three-dimensional advice 

For over six decades, Edwin Coe has stood beside policyholders in their most challenging moments – combining deep sector knowledge, negotiation skill and legal precision to secure results that endure. Our role extends beyond resolution — helping clients strengthen cover, refine risk management and prepare with confidence for the future.

Collaborative in approach. Committed in purpose. Connected where it matters most.