Environmental protection has become increasingly important in
recent years and there can be no doubt that it will continue to
influence social, economic and political agendas for many years to
come.
Environmental liabilities can be
covered by insurance. Indeed, as environmental protection laws
become stricter, organisations are increasingly turning to
insurance as a means of managing environmental costs and
liabilities.
Drawing on our insurance and
reinsurance strengths, our Environment Group has established a
market-leading reputation for environmental insurance and
reinsurance work. Chambers & Partners
2008 acknowledges that "with a client base in
the insurance and reinsurance sector, this team offers expertise in
professional indemnity, property, D&O and public liability
insurance matters. It is also involved in the growing environmental
insurance market." The Legal 500 2007/8 edition states
that "environmental insurance and reinsurance cases are at the core
of Barlow Lyde & Gilbert LLP's environment practice."
Our lawyers have particular
expertise in:
- the drafting of specialist environmental insurance
policies
- the coverage of environmental claims under environmental,
D&O, public liability, professional indemnity and property
policies
- the handling of underlying environmental claims
(especially those relating to contaminated land, water pollution,
waste and nuisance)