Simon Banner

Senior Associate

London

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About Simon

Simon specialises in international commercial dispute resolution, focussing on the insurance and reinsurance sector. He advises on major (re)insurance losses, usually complex, cross-border and high-value, across all lines of (re)insurance including property/BI, marine (H&M, cargo, war risks), energy, construction/CAR/EAR, liability/casualty, financial lines, D&O, specie and reinsurance. As well as advising on (re)insurance coverage matters, he has experience of defence of liability claims, subrogation, policy/wording reviews, and general commercial litigation and risk management matters. In addition to court litigation, Simon has a wide range of experience in alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation and arbitration.

Simon was named a “Key Lawyer” in Legal 500 UK 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 for Insurance & Reinsurance.

Simon is fluent in French and German.

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