The Firm: The Chicago arm of this large insurance group deals in arbitration and litigation on behalf of policyholders as well as in nonlitigation matters, including advising on risk management, negotiation and insolvency actions. The firm also handles reinsurance claims and has expertise in the niche area of cyber risk coverage. The firm's client list includes Dow Chemical and Union Carbide, and it recently represented Cargill in a coverage litigation case concerning property damage and personal injury claims.

Key Individuals: Marc Rosenthal has a broad practice which takes in insurance coverage litigation, insurance company formation and M&A. He is noted as a "very skilled counselor with very strong practice judgment."

Paul Langer is hailed by sources as "a very strong litigator and adviser on policy issues." He has extensive experience in coverage litigation and in litigation concerning healthcare entities, managed care claims and IP.

Steven Gilford has been involved in a number of major asbestos matters and has deep experience in all areas of coverage litigation. According to one source, "Steven must be one of the most sensible people I've ever met. He's got excellent judgment."