Elborne Mitchell appoints new partner

London law firm Elborne Mitchell LLP has appointed David Murphy as partner, where he will add to the firm’s core complex insurance and reinsurance expertise.

Mr Murphy joins Elborne Mitchell with dispute resolution expertise in litigation, arbitration and mediation. He has experience in property/business interruption, casualty, energy, mining, engineering/construction, political violence, D&O, financial lines and credit insurance.

Mr Murphy also advises on drafting policy wordings and clauses. He was previously partner in the London office of Sedgwick Detert Moran & Arnold.

Tim Brentnall, senior partner at Elborne Mitchell, said: “We are delighted to welcome a lawyer of David’s calibre into the team. He has a well-established reputation as a first-class litigator, and brings a wealth of international expertise to our clients. We pride ourselves in recruiting the best talent in the industry, and his appointment further cements Elborne Mitchell as a leading global player in reinsurance and insurance dispute resolution.”

Mr Murphy said: “Elborne Mitchell is a heavyweight in the field of insurance dispute resolution so I’m thrilled to be adding my own experience to their already very talented team. I am very much looking forward to working with Tim and the rest of the firm.”