Covington & Burling LLP

Covington has distinguished itself for more than 50 years by only representing corporate policyholders, which ensures it has no conflicts of interest with major insurance companies. It has been described by Chambers as “the gold standard” and the “pinnacle of policyholder representation”. It has the largest dedicated policyholder practice globally, supporting policyholders in maximising insurance coverage through negotiation, arbitration and litigation.

Our cross-border team of more than 100 dedicated coverage lawyers assists clients with their most valuable and complex insurance claims. We have recovered insurance proceeds for our clients across all coverage lines including management and professional liabilities, business interruption and property losses, cyber losses, political risk, trade credit, W&I and tax losses, media liabilities, mass-tort, long-tail asbestos and environmental liabilities, COVID-19 and numerous other exposures.

Our team draws on its deep insurance coverage disputes experience to provide clients with a range of invaluable advisory services. This includes advising on policy wordings prior to placement and renewal in order maximise coverage; advising on risk management and mitigation (including emerging risk exposures such as AI, data centres, PFAS and ESG); and cyber incident response and preparedness.

Covington’s insurance lawyers work closely with our regulatory, corporate, and investigations teams. Covington is known for advising on complex, high‑stakes matters that sit at the intersection of law, regulation, and industry. With a global platform, the firm combines deep sector knowledge with cross‑border capability to support clients operating in highly regulated and fast‑moving markets. This integrated, industry‑focused approach enables Covington to deliver practical, strategic advice to companies navigating today’s most demanding legal and commercial challenges.