Roderick Smith
Partner, London
Recent experience
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Issues arising under the export credit, contract frustrationand political risk policies from the recent international financial crises affecting the Far East, the former Soviet Union and Latin America, both in respect of trade and investment
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Advising on war risks and terrorism cover
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Advising on a wide range of marine insurance policy disputes
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Fraudulent claims including claims in respect of fraudulent transactions and activities and employee infidelity
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Fine art, specie and jewellers block insurance, including substantial cash in transit losses, losses of jewellery and fine art caused by theft, damage in transit and in the case of fine art, the precise manner in which works may need to be packed, stored and carried
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Personal accident insurance including injuries to professional sportsmen and women
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Key man insurance – advice in relation to claims arising from death, e.g. Robert Maxwell
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Business interruption and delayed start-up in the context of property damage, marine hull and cargo, political risk and other covers