St Mary le Bow, Cheapside, opposite Wynterhill

Stuart Hill

Partner

Stuart has litigated insurance disputes for over 30 years, including for 13 years as a partner in a global law firm. He has experience of a wide variety of insurance products, with a particular focus on liability covers. Stuart also drafts policy wordings. He has contributed a chapter on D&O insurance to all four editions of "Company Directors: Duties, Liabilities and Remedies", a leading work in its field.

Client matter highlights

  • Advising the directors of a property investment firm in respect of allegations of breach of the duty of fair presentation following the notification of a claim
  • Litigating coverage issues under a policy protecting against excessive take-up of a promotional offer in a marketing campaign
  • Assessing the adequacy of the insurance programme of a household name online business

Directory acknowledgments

Chambers & Partners says:

Stuart is a master in this niche area of law. He clearly relishes getting into the details. (2025)

Stuart has a strong network of clients and does high-level work. He is a great litigator and a brilliant draftsman. (2026)

Stuart Hill is well regarded for his ability to represent policyholders in domestic and international disputes across various commercial lines of insurance. (2026)