Clyde & Co Strengthens US Insurance Practice with Hire of Ronald Ohren and Jonathan Ebner in Chicago

Global law firm Clyde & Co is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Ebner and Ronald Ohren as partners in its Chicago office. Both bring extensive experience in insurance disputes and join from Baker McKenzie.

Ronald Ohren, a seasoned insurance dispute specialist with more than 35 years of experience in the legal industry, the longtime Chair of the Insurance Practice in Baker’s North America Litigation and Government Enforcement Group, has built a career advising clients on complex insurance and reinsurance matters. His practice has focuses on pre-dispute advice, proactive risk management, and representation of insurance industry clients in mediation, arbitration, litigation, and other alternative dispute proceedings.

Jon Ebner began his legal career as an in-house insurance counsel in Germany before joining Baker McKenzie, where he specialized in trials and arbitration work for German-speaking clients. He represents US and international companies in a variety of commercial disputes and advises multinational companies on a wide range of commercial matters, including breach of contract, products liability, and insurance disputes. His clients include top companies in the manufacturing, real estate, finance, and insurance industries.

Eileen King Bower, partner and Chair of Clyde & Co’s North America Board commented: “These hires reflect our ongoing commitment to strengthening our insurance capabilities in the US. Ronald and Jon bring a wealth of global legal experience and a proven record of success that will directly benefit our clients.”
Ronald Ohren commented: “With deep experience in insurance, reinsurance, and cross-border risk management, I understand the complexities clients face in high-stakes disputes. Clyde & Co’s global footprint and sector-specific experience provide a powerful platform to guide clients through every phase of litigation, mediation, or arbitration—no matter the jurisdiction.”

Jon Ebner added: “I’m honored to have represented both US and international companies across a broad spectrum of commercial disputes—from breach of contract and product liability to complex insurance matters. I look forward to bringing my global perspective and deep experience in advising multinational clients, particularly in the insurance sector, to Clyde & Co’s dynamic team.”

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm with a robust North American practice that offers clients industry-leading advisory and dispute resolution services. The firm opened its first North American office in New York in 2006. Since then, the firm has grown to 19 offices with more than 400 attorneys across the US and Canada, including approximately 100 partners.

About Clyde & Co  
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organizations navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, the firm has 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals, and 5,500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. For more information, please visit www.clydeco.com.