Dr. David Ulrich, LL.M. (Kent)

As part of our Berlin team, David Ulrich advises clients on liability and insurance law.

One focus of his work is on directors‘ and officers’ liability and D&O insurance. He represents decision-makers in the defence against liability claims and in coverage disputes with D&O insurers. David assesses potential claims for damages against former decision-makers on behalf of companies and advises companies on the efficient settlement of claims.

David also specialises in cyber insurance. He advises affected companies following events such as ransomware attacks on compensation for recovery costs and loss of earnings and represents policyholders against cyber insurers in claims settlement.

When dealing with compliance incidents or criminal investigations, David coordinates service providers and insurers and advises on the assertion of insurance claims, for example under criminal law insurance policies.

David completed his doctorate at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) on the topic of ‘The direct claim against the D&O insurer’. He holds a Master's degree in European and International Commercial Law from the University of Kent.

• Advising a healthcare provider on insurance law issues in the context of a compliance investigation
• Advising a broadcasting company on the assertion of claims under its D&O policy
• Legal representation of an industrial company in the enforcement of ceded D&O insurance claims
• Advising an Austrian insurance company on recourse options against third parties following a major loss event
• Representing two companies in court against their cyber insurers after hacker attacks caused millions in losses
• Advising an energy supplier in negotiations with the insurer following cable damage to an offshore wind farm
• Advising a civil engineering consortium on liability and insurance issues in connection with tunnelling damage

Liability

• Defending managers against claims for damages or bringing claims on behalf of the company against the manager
• Advising companies on options for action following cases of financial loss and compliance incidents
• Defending companies against liability claims and asserting claims from the liability insurer
• Advice on issues relating to antitrust damages, competition law risks and antitrust compliance

Insurance

• Advising decision-makers on D&O and criminal law insurance issues
• Asserting claims against cyber insurers and support in the event of cyber attacks
• Litigation to enforce insurance cover, i.a. under liability insurances and fidelity insurance