Mark Pring

“Mark is a doyen of the insurance market. He has deep knowledge and understanding of all areas of commercial insurance and is absolutely at the top of his game.”
Chambers UK, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

“He provides outstanding expertise delivered with an almost uncanny understanding of our commercial considerations.”
Chambers UK, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

“Mark is an erudite and seasoned insurance law practitioner who combines intellectual acuity with commonsense, superb judgement, clarity and simplicity of expression, and an ability to run complicated matters in a calm, efficient and cost-effective manner, and within budget."
Chambers UK, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

“His involvement in a problem inspires confidence and reduces stress. Working with him is a painless and gratifying experience; in a word, “superb”.”
Chambers UK, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

“Mark is the London legal market leader in insurance policy-side matters; his client service and therefore reputation are unmatched, in my experience.”
Chambers UK, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

“Mark is very approachable and gets things done. He is a very practical man.”
Chambers UK, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

“Mark Pring is an absolute delight to deal with, and comes with a wealth of knowledge which is never bettered and rarely matched."
Legal 500 UK

"His experience of working on the insurer side of disputes places him [in] a relatively unique position to advise policyholders on what their opponents’ next move is likely to be.”
Legal 500 UK

“Mark Pring is an exceptionally hands-on and collaborative partner. A real subject-matter expert for insurance industry professionals.”
Legal 500 UK

“Mark Pring comes recommended as a ‘very strong technical insurance lawyer’ by one source, while another comments: ‘He’s very knowledgeable and is excellent at strategy.’ He assists policyholders across a range of claims relating to financial and professional services, among other areas.”
Chambers and Partners UK

“‘Very effective’ Mark Pring covers a broad range of insurance work.”
The Legal 500

“Mark Pring is ‘very sensitive to the commercial needs of the client,’ according to market commentators. He handles professional indemnity, real estate and energy and construction coverage among other areas.”
Chambers and Partners

“Mark Pring is ‘an able lawyer who is committed to achieving the best for his clients.’”
The Legal 500

“Mark is a doyen of the insurance market. He has deep knowledge and understanding of all areas of commercial insurance and is absolutely at the top of his game.”
Chambers UK, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

“He provides outstanding expertise delivered with an almost uncanny understanding of our commercial considerations.”
Chambers UK, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

“Mark is an erudite and seasoned insurance law practitioner who combines intellectual acuity with commonsense, superb judgement, clarity and simplicity of expression, and an ability to run complicated matters in a calm, efficient and cost-effective manner, and within budget."
Chambers UK, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

“His involvement in a problem inspires confidence and reduces stress. Working with him is a painless and gratifying experience; in a word, “superb”.”
Chambers UK, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

“Mark is the London legal market leader in insurance policy-side matters; his client service and therefore reputation are unmatched, in my experience.”
Chambers UK, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

“Mark is very approachable and gets things done. He is a very practical man.”
Chambers UK, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders

“Mark Pring is an absolute delight to deal with, and comes with a wealth of knowledge which is never bettered and rarely matched."
Legal 500 UK

"His experience of working on the insurer side of disputes places him [in] a relatively unique position to advise policyholders on what their opponents’ next move is likely to be.”
Legal 500 UK

“Mark Pring is an exceptionally hands-on and collaborative partner. A real subject-matter expert for insurance industry professionals.”
Legal 500 UK

“Mark Pring comes recommended as a ‘very strong technical insurance lawyer’ by one source, while another comments: ‘He’s very knowledgeable and is excellent at strategy.’ He assists policyholders across a range of claims relating to financial and professional services, among other areas.”
Chambers and Partners UK

“‘Very effective’ Mark Pring covers a broad range of insurance work.”
The Legal 500

“Mark Pring is ‘very sensitive to the commercial needs of the client,’ according to market commentators. He handles professional indemnity, real estate and energy and construction coverage among other areas.”
Chambers and Partners

“Mark Pring is ‘an able lawyer who is committed to achieving the best for his clients.’”
The Legal 500

Mark is a partner in Reed Smith’s firmwide Insurance Recovery Group, a globally recognised team of coverage attorneys operating internationally, who are committed to providing support only to policyholders. That support encompasses acting for corporate and individual insureds (including directors and trustees) in a range of matters, from claims and disputes handling to risk management and policy advisory work.

Experience

Representative matters

Two former directors of a number of Isle of Man funds in relation to investigations (funded by the regulator) carried out by the joint liquidators

Joint liquidators of a Jersey-based IFA subject to "just and equitable winding-up", in relation to D&O liability insurance coverage issues

An investment management group on the monitoring of offshore litigation and the pursuit of a related English Commercial Court action against civil liability insurers

Experience

Two former directors of a number of Isle of Man funds in relation to investigations (funded by the regulator) carried out by the joint liquidators

Joint liquidators of a Jersey-based IFA subject to "just and equitable winding-up", in relation to D&O liability insurance coverage issues

An investment management group on the monitoring of offshore litigation and the pursuit of a related English Commercial Court action against civil liability insurers

An “offshore” corporate/trust service provider in relation to an insurance coverage dispute arising out of local regulatory proceedings

A public sector entity in relation to defending a collateralised debt obligation related Commercial Court claim pursued by a major US bank

A Middle Eastern bank concerning the pursuit of an insurance claim arising out of significant pre-paid travel card losses

An industrial leasing group in relation to plant and machinery claims following a major warehouse fire

A Saudi-based developer in Dubai-seated arbitration proceedings relating to a construction dispute in respect of a major tourism development

A major bank on its exposure to competition law sanctions and remedies

A UK-based professional services firm on post-merger run-off insurance issues

An international service equipment hire group on insurance issues arising out of a corporate investigation

A retail client on coverage issues arising out of an employers’ liability claim

A manufacturing client on its exposure following a group reorganization to asbestos-related illness claims

The UK-based operating subsidiaries of a major US-engineering group in its policies and procedures in relation to the UK Bribery Act 2010 and related obligations

A Turkish client in relation to a disputed distribution agreement

A Dubai International Financial Centre-based client in relation to an internal investigation of the unauthorized dealings of a senior manager with the client’s joint venture counterparty

A professional investor in English Commercial Court proceedings arising out of foreign exchange losses

Recognitions

Listed as a Leading Partner in The Legal 500 UK for Insurance Litigation: For Policyholders, 2026-2027
Ranked in Chambers UK for UK-wide Insurance: Mainly Policyholders, 2017-2027
Ranked in Chambers Global for UK Insurance: Mainly Policyholders, 2017-2025