The Firm: Two years after establishing itself in Chicago, Proskauer Rose's nine-strong practice continues to gain plaudits from commentators for its policyholder-based insurance coverage practice. The firm handles the full spectrum of insurance coverage matters, and has particular expertise in selecting and negotiating coverages, structuring insurance programs and preparing and negotiating claims. Clients hail from a range of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, transportation and real estate. The team represents Cargill in litigation regarding claims arising from its poultry operations, involving dozens of primary and excess insurers.

Sources Say:"It has a deep understanding of insurance from the policyholder perspective. Their advice and analysis have been critical to us in our negotiations with insurers."

Key Individuals: Steven Gilford focuses on both coverage litigation and reinsurance matters. One client says: "Steve has an excellent ability to think through a difficult legal problem and find a practical solution. He's a real-world lawyer who is attuned to the practical realities of an organization." Marc Rosenthal is lauded as "client-oriented, dependable and highly responsive; he's also a great communicator."