Paul is a partner in the insurance and reinsurance litigation group and has advised on all aspects of insurance and reinsurance disputes. He has particular expertise in coverage disputes, acting for both insureds and insurers. He also is recognised as a leading name in the field of acting for defendants in professional negligence disputes. Paul also defends pension intermediaries and is a member of the Association of Pension Lawyers.
Credentials
- a leading retail bank in handling coverage issues arising out of sub-prime litigation
- 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 leading hedge fund manager in relation to its insurance coverage for losses and claims arising out of the Bernard Madoff situation
- Marsh & McLennan in relation to a number of their most significant claims including assisting with disputes in different jurisdictions such as Australia, Norway, France, Canada and the US
- RSA in both coverage disputes and an instruction defending a range of professional insureds, including solicitors and accountants
- a market of insurers in respect of large product liability claims in the US arising out of the spread of GM products
- Mercer in relation to various claims alleging breach of professional duty
"highly respected"
Chambers UK 2009
"a 'well-regarded' insurance expert both in coverage disputes involving indemnity policies and in defence of insurance brokers themselves"
Chambers UK 2008
Insurer clients appreciate Paul Lewis' "down-to-earth, common-sense style."
Chambers 2007