Clyde & Co promotes six lawyers to partner in UK insurance

Global law firm Clyde & Co has promoted six lawyers to partner in its UK insurance practice, with effect from 1 November.

The promotions come as the firm responds to continued client demand for its insurance expertise, and they reflect its focus on developing talent from within. Four of the six began their careers at Clyde & Co as trainees. 

The new partners are:

• Chris Cowland, Property & Liability. Chris specialises in advising insurers on policy wordings and product development across a range of business lines, as well as complex, often multi-jurisdictional property and casualty coverage matters.
• Charlotte Davidson, Construction PI, Professional & Commercial Disputes. Charlotte acts on a wide range of construction professional negligence claims and disputes from a defence and coverage perspective involving D&B contractors, global consultants, engineers, architects and other construction professionals. 
• Rob King, Energy, Engineering, Marine & Construction – Specialty. Rob advises insurers on first and third party energy losses across both traditional and renewable energy sectors
• Jonathan Lawrence, Professional & Commercial Disputes. Jonathan defends malpractice claims against lawyers, and advises on regulatory issues and disciplinary proceedings. 
• Lesia MacCormack, Professional & Commercial Disputes. Lesia is a professional indemnity specialist, with a focus on malpractice claims and regulatory defence work on behalf of solicitors and other professionals. She also advises on commercial litigation matters more generally.
• Ivan Wilkinson, Professional & Commercial Disputes. Ivan has specialised for over 20 years in pensions disputes and other complex professional liability disputes, including claims against lawyers in relation to tax and corporate finance advice. He is a member of the Dispute Resolution Committee of the Association of Pension Lawyers.

Ian Roberts, Chair of the firm’s UK insurance practice said: “Against a challenging economic backdrop, demand for our insurance expertise continues to grow as clients navigate an increasingly complex risk environment. These promotions reflect that demand and our continued investment in the capabilities our clients need."

“Investing in the next generation of leaders is central to how we serve our clients, giving them the continuity, depth of expertise and fresh thinking they need, while creating clear opportunities for our people to build their careers with us. That is reflected in this year’s promotions, with four of our six new partners having begun their careers with us as trainees. Each has built a strong reputation through their commitment to clients and colleagues, and I’m delighted to see them take this next step.”

Clyde & Co's global Insurance practice of 2,200 lawyers comprises highly specialised teams with expertise across every aspect of insurance and reinsurance, from the smallest claim to the most complex loss. With more than 70 offices across six continents, the firm operates in virtually every major insurance hub worldwide, serving clients in both developed and emerging markets. 

Recognised as a market leader, Clyde & Co is trusted by insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and policyholders to resolve complex coverage disputes, defend claims, and deliver comprehensive claims handling services. It regularly acts in high-value litigation and arbitration, providing clients with strategic, results-driven solutions.  

Clyde & Co advises on a broad spectrum of traditional and emerging insurance lines, including aviation, casualty and healthcare, cyber, energy and engineering, financial institutions/D&O, fraud, marine, professional indemnity, property, product liability, and political risk.