Paul is a partner in the insurance and reinsurance litigation group and has advised on all aspects of insurance and reinsurance disputes, including policy construction disputes and coverage litigation involving issues of non-disclosure and misrepresentation. He has particular experience in professional indemnity coverage disputes and defending insurance brokers.
Credentials
- Friends Provident in a successful action against their professional indemnity insurers. The Court of Appeal decision is Sirius & Others v Friends Provident Life & Pensions Limited
- a number of insured entities pursuing recoveries from their professional indemnity insurers in respect of their liability to the PIA Pension Mis-selling Review
- Marsh & McLennan in relation to a number of their most significant claims in different jurisdictions including Australia, Norway, France and Canada
- Royal & SunAlliance in relation to various claims from financial institutions arising out of film financing products in the late 1990s
- a market of insurers in respect of large product liability claims in the US arising out of the spread of GM products
- the largest firm of insurance brokers in Houston against a $60m claim arising out of a major oil spill in Bolivia
- a firm of auditors in respect of a large claim brought by the Civil Aviation Authority following the collapse of a travel company
Accolades
Insurer clients appreciate Paul Lewis' "down-to-earth, common-sense style."
Chambers 2007
Paul Lewis is "young, smart and responsive" according to clients. As well as his intelligent and pragmatic advice, they value the way that he is "easy to work with and always cheerful."
Chambers 2005
Insurance/Professional Negligence: "picked out by clients for praise... understands insurance, reinsurance and our business. They have excellent resources and are responsive."
Legal 500 2003