REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Sarah Turpin
Insurance Coverage Disputes
Advising and representing US investment funds in relation to complex US$5+ million claims under
Trade Credit Insurance policy ultimately resolved through negotiated settlement.
Advising FTSE 100 financial institution in relation to claims under Professional Liability and
Directors’ & Officers’ Liability policies arising from complex multi-jurisdictional litigation
and regulatory issues including representing clients in mediation.
Advising Eastern European petrochemical company in relation to multimillion-US dollar claim
under Property Damage/Business Interruption policy arising from explosion and fire at oil
refinery, including in relation to dispute resolution and ultimate settlement terms.
Advising FTSE 100 fashion retailer in relation to disputed claims under Credit Risk Insurance
policy.
Advising FCA regulated financial advisors regarding Professional Liability coverage dispute
arising from FSCS proceedings and related regulatory investigations and representing clients in
pre-litigation correspondence and settlement negotiations.
Advising former investment manager in relation to coverage under D&O and Professional Indemnity
policies for regulatory and criminal investigations and proceedings.
Advising FTSE 100 company on D&O and related coverage disputes arising from US environmental
investigation and criminal prosecution and representing clients in pre-litigation correspondence
and settlement negotiation.
Representing global manufacturing company in litigation against insurers of Global Public and
Product Liability policy.
Advising directors of insolvent company in relation to claim under D&O policy arising from
breach of duty claims, DTI investigation, and director disqualification proceedings.
Advising FTSE 100 company on D&O and Professional Liability claims arising from criminal
investigations and proceedings against former directors and employees.
Representing dual listed financial institution in relation to claim under Professional Liability policy arising from negligence claims involving offshore trusts.
Representing trade finance company in LCIA London seated arbitration against Trade Credit
insurers.
Representing UK construction group in relation to dispute with Professional Liability insurers
in connection with unsafe cladding claims.
Advising Middle Eastern bank in relation to US$10+ million claim under Credit Risk insurance
policy.
Representing leading auction house in connection with £30+ million COVID-19 related Business
Interruption insurance claims.
Representing global event and exhibition organiser in dispute with Event Cancellation insurers
arising from COVID-19 related event cancellations.
Representing real estate lenders in dispute with Defective Title and Indemnity insurers.
Advising European real estate investment group in relation to business interruption/loss of rent
claims arising from COVID-19 closures of European shopping malls.
Representing leading global event organiser in relation to £80+ million Event Cancellation
insurance claims arising from COVID-19 pandemic.
Representing and advising multinational media company in relation to COVID-19 related claims
under Event Cancellation insurance policy.
Representing European investment manager in relation to COVID-19 related claims for loss of rent
on real estate assets.
Representing US razor manufacturer in relation to claim under D&O Liability insurance policy
(arising from US breach of confidentiality lawsuit) which ultimately settled at mediation.
Representing owners of luxury BVI hotel resort in ad hoc London seated arbitration in connection
with dispute with insurers of Construction All Risks and Delay in Start Up insurance programme.
Representing specialty metals/chemicals company in ad hoc arbitration against insurers of Global
Public Liability policy arising from US lawsuit.
Representing leading antique jewellery dealer in successfully resolving insurance coverage
dispute arising from armed robbery.
Insurance Counselling
Policy wording reviews for FTSE 100 financial institution including D&O, Professional Indemnity,
Crime, Cyber, Pension Trustee Liability, and Employment Practices Liability.
Policy wording reviews for Premier League football club including D&O, Pension Trustee
Liability, Personal Accident, Property/Business Interruption.
Advising investment manager in relation to proposed structure and terms of Credit Risk and
Political Risks insurance cover for newly formed supply chain finance fund.
Advising FTSE 100 Investment Manager in relation to D&O and Professional Indemnity coverage and
related corporate indemnification arrangements.
Advising board of fashion retailer in relation to D&O policy cover and related indemnification issues.
Advising US investment management company in relation to Cryptocurrency Insurance Policy.
Advising investment bank in relation to proposed terms for bespoke Credit Risk insurance
policies.
Review of proposed Directors & Officers’ Liability programme for UK software design company.
Advising leading accountancy firm in relation to claims under Professional Liability insurance
and related aggregation issues.
Policy wording reviews and insurance related advice for London art exhibition/academy.
Advising artist specialising in large-scale glass mobiles in relation to liability insurance and
related contractual issues.
Boardroom and Liability Disputes
Advising and representing administrative receivers of offshore investment fund in connection
with US$20+ million negligence claim against insurance brokers.
Advising corporate trustees in relation to claims/potential claims arising from claw-back claims
by Madoff trustee.
Advising corporate trustees in relation to negligence claim against former investment advisers
seeking damages in excess of US$25 million.
Advising administrators of vehicle accident repair company in relation to D&O claim and
insurance recoveries.
