International insurance broking and risk management company Gallagher has appointed specialist investigations and disputes lawyer Alexandra Carr as director of its dispute resolution insurance team, which is ranked Band 1 for litigation support by Chambers & Partners.
The Dispute Resolution Insurance team operates within Gallagher’s growing multi-disciplinary private equity and M&A practice. Through this integrated platform, the firm provides clients with advice on managing transactional and contingent risks, offering a portfolio of advisory services and insurance-based risk transfer solutions.
Alexandra Carr joins from Howard Kennedy, where she practiced for many years. Carl has 15 years of experience handling complex disputes, investigations and contentious matters, representing clients across a variety of industries. Her practice includes commercial litigation, regulatory and internal investigations, insurance-related disputes and strategic risk mitigation.
Her arrival broadens the team’s experience in handling high-value and multi-faceted claims, further supporting clients in disputes related to transactions and other major corporate events. Carr’s background in managing complex legal proceedings and achieving commercially consistent results complements Gallagher’s established litigation support capabilities.
Steve Jones, CEO of UK Private Equity, M&A, Litigation and Transaction Solutions, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Alex to our best-in-class Dispute Resolution team. Her wealth of experience and innovative approach to litigation will be invaluable as we continue to provide the highest levels of service and support to our clients, helping them reduce financial risk and bring greater certainty in an uncertain legal environment. Alex’s expertise not only enhances the capabilities of our team, but also cements our position as a leader in dispute resolution in the insurance industry.” “
Carr added: “I am delighted to be joining Gallagher as a Director in the Dispute Resolution team. After many years in private practice, handling complex disputes, I have become increasingly interested in how risk is assessed and structured at the outset of a case.
“Moving to Gallagher allows me to view transactional insurance from a disputes perspective, focusing on identifying potential pressure points early on and helping clients handle risk in a more informed and structured way. I’m excited to work with clients to anticipate risk, unlock value and execute transactions with confidence.”