About Simon Isgar

Simon Isgar is the head of the Insurance & Reinsurance practice and a partner, based in the Dubai office. Previously the head of Kennedys' MENA Insurance practice, Simon has almost 20 years’ experience representing international insurers and intermediaries throughout insurance markets globally, undertaking both contentious and non-contentious work. He also leads the Middle East Cyber Response Team. Simon is a qualified barrister and also has higher rights of audience in the English courts. He has appeared in several part VII hearings relating to transfers of insurance portfolios. His recent work includes representing a client in a large fire loss claim, as well as acting for a large capacity provider in respect of a reinsurance dispute in the UAE.