New head of insurance for law firm RPC

His practice focuses on onshore and offshore insurance-related commercial disputes, with specific expertise in the financial services sector. In addition to litigation, he is an expert on Financial Ombudsman Service jurisdiction and regulatory.

The insurance group at RPC has almost 30 partners in offices in London, Bristol, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Mr Laird said: “The insurance legal market is challenging but that’s no different to the challenges, pressures and uncertainties many of our insurer clients and their insureds are also facing at the moment. These market conditions also present new opportunities for fresh ideas to come to the fore. My role is about inspiring the team to collaborate in coming up with those new ideas, continuing to deliver excellent client service, and providing our clients with the solutions they need to succeed in an increasingly challenging marketplace.”