BLM—Damian Cleary & Gavin Coull

Insurance and commercial risk firm BLM has announced the addition of two senior partners to its London office: Damian Cleary, who has joined as head of London Market, and Gavin Coull as head of reinsurance.

Both Damian and Gavin have joined from the London office of US firm Foran Glennon, where they were formerly partners. Damian (pictured) has more than 20 years of experience in the London insurance and reinsurance markets, as well as insurance markets overseas. He specialises in business interruption, property, onshore energy and accident and health matters.

Gavin focuses on dispute resolution for reinsurers and their clients across the pharmaceutical, property and engineering sectors, among others. He is highly experienced in litigation, arbitration and ADR in London, the US and Bermuda.

BLM senior partner Matthew Harrington stated: ‘Bringing in two partners of Damian and Gavin’s pedigree is a sign of our ongoing commitment to enhance our offering to the London insurance market and the markets it serves globally. By adding such strength and depth we will be able to deliver more across the spectrum, from niche London & Lloyd’s specialists to global carriers alike, and their international experience and connections will undoubtedly broaden our contacts, expertise and capability to the benefit of our existing and future client base.’

Damian added: ‘BLM has a solid reputation with London’s insurers, reinsurers and brokers. I want BLM to be seen increasingly as part of the fabric of EC3 and its connections both locally and globally. Gavin and I are looking forward to continuing the relationship we enjoy with our clients, together with the involvement of the experts within the BLM team to create opportunities for growth in the London Market.’