Patrick Foss Email & Phone Number

Patrick is a partner with over 30 years’ experience specialising in insurance law. He qualified in England and Wales in 1989.His practice is primarily focused on coverage and disputes work in marine, offshore and onshore energy, property, political violence/terrorism and political risks.Predominantly acting for global insurers and Lloyd’s syndicates, a significant proportion of Patrick’s practice sees him advise clients in respect of claims under construction and operational policies, advising on many substantial energy losses worldwide – both onshore and offshore. He also advises on general property claims. including business interruption. His experience of handling marine matters includes handling claims under hull and machinery, mortgagee's interest, war, loss of hire, cargo, charterers' liability, ports and terminals, general liability and protection and indemnity (P&I) policies. Patrick also represents insurers and owners, charterers and terminal operators on shipping disputes and casualties. Patrick has handled civil unrest, political violence and terrorism claims for insurers in jurisdictions including the US, Hong Kong, Libya, Algeria, Syria, Thailand, Bahrain, India, Pakistan, Kenya and Nepal. Patrick also advises on policy wordings and has advised various London market committees. He is a regular speaker at many of the leading international marine and energy conferences and co-wrote the first three editions of Good Faith and Insurance Contracts (published by Informa).