Litigation in Practice

In this episode, leading insurance litigators Paul Baker (DAC Beachcroft), Susie Wakefield (Shoosmiths) and Ian Roberts (Clyde & Co) examine the insurance disputes landscape from the insurer’s perspective.

With insurers the defendant in almost 81% of Commercial Court cases so far this year, our guests discuss what’s driving the increase, how disputes are being resolved between arbitration and litigation and where the next major risks could emerge.

Whether you’re an insurer, in-house counsel or a practitioner advising on coverage disputes, this episode offers practical insights into the trends and issues you should have on your radar.

(00:00) Intro

(02:43) How has the risk and disputes landscape evolved for insurers?

(11:24) Are you seeing any shift in how these disputes are being resolved?

(17:43) Where do you see the next major risks or disputes?

(26:42) Key takeaways

In this episode, three leading sports litigators, Rhodri Thomas (Freshfields), Alex Askew (CMS) and Chris Morris (DLA Piper) explore the legal issues shaping the business of sport.

As court proceedings become an increasingly important feature of sports disputes alongside arbitration, our guests discuss what's driving this shift, where the sector is heading and the trends practitioners should be watching.

Whether you’re a sports lawyer, industry professional or simply interested in the legal side of sport, this episode offers practical insights into the challenges and developments defining the field today.

(00:00) Intro 

(03:03) How has the sports disputes landscape evolved in recent years?

(15:06) Are you seeing any shift in how these disputes are being resolved? 

(24:27) Where do you see the next major risks or disputes?

(33:30) Key takeaways

War risk disputes. Covid-19 business interruption claims. Serious cyber attacks and data breaches.

In our inaugural episode, leading litigators Aaron Le Marquer (Stewarts), Fiona Treanor (Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer) and Chris Neilson (Mishcon de Reya) discuss how major global events are reshaping the policyholder disputes landscape — and where the next major risks could emerge.

We explore the rise in insurance litigation, the role of arbitration versus litigation and the key issues policyholders, insurers and in-house teams should have on their radar.

(00:00) Intro
(02:30) How has risk and disputes changed for policyholders?
(15:46) Are you seeing any shift in how these disputes are being resolved?
(22:43) Where do you see the next major risks or disputes?
(32:01) Key takeaways