Experienced Counselor Brings Additional Strength to the Firm’s Robust International Insurance/Reinsurance Practices

JANUARY 2009– Sedgwick, Detert, Moran and Arnold LLP announced that Jolyon Patten has joined the firm’s Insurance Practices group as a partner in our London office. As a former Lloyd’s broker, one of Legal 500’s “Leading Individuals”, and with an international client base that spans London, Europe and the United States, Patten’s talents are well-respected throughout the insurance/reinsurance industry.

“Jolyon is an excellent addition to Sedgwick,” said Mark Chudleigh, managing partner of Sedgwick’s London office. “With his more than 25 years of experience in the Lloyd’s and Companies Market, he has a deep understanding of the issues and concerns of the London Insurance Market.”

“He brings a wealth of experience and valuable legal knowledge to our team of talented attorneys,” he added. “We are extremely pleased to have him with us at Sedgwick.”

Patten focuses his practice on insurance and reinsurance issues involving all classes of business. He represents clients in areas such as property and casualty; marine and nonmarine; facultative and treaty business, including whole account; accident and health; workers compensation; insurance/reinsurance brokers claims; product liability; energy; marine; financial reinsurance; and alternative risk transfer. Patten also handles delegated underwriting issues, including binding authorities, via brokers and/or MGAs and lineslips.

“I am excited to join Sedgwick,” Patten said. “I have worked with Mark and other Sedgwick attorneys in the past and have long admired Sedgwick’s dedication to excellent client service. I’m looking forward to working with Sedgwick’s established clients as well as introducing my own clients to the firm.”
Patten, who was named to Legal 500’s prestigious 2008 “Leading Individuals” list for his successes in insurance/reinsurance litigation, has handled numerous cases before the Commercial Court in London and in arbitrations in England, Europe and United States. He is also frequently called upon to be a lecturer at industry conferences and client seminars and is a prolific writer on insurance/reinsurance issues.Patten completed his legal education at the Inns of Court School of Law in London (1989). He also earned a diploma in Law from the University of Westminster, London (1988), and an MA degree from Oxford University (1983), with honours.