Mike Newham
Partner
Mike is a solicitor advocate with extensive experience advising insurers on coverage issues arising under a wide range of policies, including D&O, FI, crime and civil liability, investment management, trustee liability, and PI. His practice focuses on advising London market non-marine insurers on complex coverage issues. He also has significant experience of defending claims and regulatory investigations against professionals.
“I like people and seek to build relationships based on trust and comfort, where everyone can speak plainly.”
“I love the variety of matters underlying insurance claims, and the relationships that are built with insurer clients in helping them with the coverage matters that trouble them most. Many of my matters have an international element, whether offshore or onshore.
I bring a keen technical focus to my work, coupled with a pragmatic, commercial approach, and a friendly and approachable style.
My approach to client relationships is one of informal professionalism. I like people and seek to build relationships based on trust and comfort, where everyone can speak plainly.”
Directory quotes
"Mike Newham is very responsive and knowledgeable." - Legal 500 UK 2025
"...Thorough and detailed with his work but also explains complicated issues in ways that are easy to understand. Mike is also great with thinking strategically." The Legal 500 UK, 2022 edition – Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation
Relevant work
Advising D&O insurers in relation to multi-million Euro litigation in Iceland in connection with long-running claims arising out of the Icelandic banking collapse.
Advising insurers of a global bank in relation to FI coverage disputes arising out of the Madoff fraud.
Advising the insurers of a global funding and investment firm in relation to multiple D&O and PI coverage issues.
Acting for a firm of auditors in relation to an £85 million audit negligence claim brought by the liquidators of a former offshore client.
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