Emily joined Birketts in October 2020 and is a Senior Associate in our (Re)insurance Team in London.
She advises (re)insurers on both domestic and international policy coverage disputes across a variety of non-marine lines of business including liability, property and business interruption. Additionally, Emily’s work includes non-contentious insurance matters such as policy wording reviews.
Early on in her career, Emily spent six months on secondment to a managing general agent client, where she acted in an in-house claims handling role.
Emily is a qualified Mental Health First Aider.
Recent work highlights
Numerous high-value treaty reinsurance claims dealing with event cancellations and business interruption arising out of COVID-19.
Property damage and business interruption caused by environmental catastrophes.
Property damage and business interruption following riots in the US and event cancellations and business interruption following mass shootings in the US.
Experience & education
October 2020 Joined Birketts, London
2018 Senior Associate, DWF, London
2017 Associate, DAC Beachcroft, London
2012 Qualified as Solicitor, BLM, London
2010 Distinction Legal Practice Course, University of Law, London
2009 First Class Law LLB (Hons), University of Kent, Canterbury
Areas of Expertise
Insights
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First reported decision on section 13A of the Insurance Act 2015 – what guidance can we take?legal updateFirst reported decision on section 13A of the Insurance Act 2015 – what guidance can we take?
Emily Abdelhamid26 May 20224 min read198
