Insurance and commercial risk law firm BLM has appointed two new partners to its London office aimed at adding experience in London Market and reinsurance areas.
Damian Cleary joins as Head of London Market, and Gavin Coull as Head of Reinsurance. Both Cleary and Coull join from U.S-based law firm, Foran Glennon.
Clearly brings over 20 years’ experience and specialises in business interruption, accident and health, property, onshore energy and engineering and D&O. He is expected to drive BLM’s increased focus upon Lloyd’s and London market insurers.
Coull specialises in dispute resolution for reinsurers and their clients, across a broad range of non-marine classes including property, specie, political risk, engineering, casualty and pharmaceutical. He has extensive experience of litigation, arbitration and ADR in a number of markets, including London, Bermuda and the U.S.
“Bringing in two partners of Damian and Gavin’s pedigree is a sign of our ongoing commitment to enhance our offering to the London insurance market and the markets it serves globally,” said Senior Partner Matthew Harrington.
“By adding such strength and depth we will be able to deliver more across the spectrum, from niche London & Lloyd’s specialists to global carriers alike, and their international experience and connections will undoubtedly broaden our contacts, expertise and capability to the benefit of our existing and future client base.”
Cleary added, “BLM has a solid reputation with London’s insurers, reinsurers and brokers. I want BLM to be seen increasingly as part of the fabric of EC3 and its connections both locally and globally.”
“Gavin and I are looking forward to continuing the relationship we enjoy with our clients, together with the involvement of the experts within the BLM team to create opportunities for growth in the London Market.”
