In his new role, Harshiv will expand Gallagher’s dispute resolution practice and client base in the region with an extended geographic focus including Africa. Gallagher’s existing London based practice is ranked Band One by Chambers & Partners, making it one of the leading teams in this field.
Harshiv is a qualified solicitor with extensive experience in litigation funding and he joins Gallagher from Asertis, a legal finance and risk management firm, where he served as Chief Investment Officer and board director. Prior to this, he was a Partner and Head of Litigation for Global Growth Cap and has also worked at Augusta Ventures.
In his role at Gallagher, Harshiv will collaborate with law firms, litigation funders and other financiers to provide dispute resolution and investment insurance solutions. This specialised coverage, including products such as after the event (ATE) and contingent legal risk insurance, helps clients mitigate the financial risks associated with legal disputes.
Harshiv will report to Daniel Miller, Executive Director, Financial Lines and M&A for the Middle East & Africa and will work as an extension of the 40 strong team based in London headed by Steve Jones, Managing Director of M&A, Litigation, and Transactional Solutions. He will work closely with his UK counterpart, Colin Everson, Head of Litigation & Arbitration, who joined in September 2024.
Steve commented: "We are delighted to have Harshiv join Gallagher and further expand our client base from our hub in the Middle East. He has an extensive track record and is well-regarded in the legal and finance industries, providing our clients with unrivalled expertise and knowledge. Our clients include law firms, litigation funders, credit and equity funds, and insolvency practitioners and this insurance enables them to pursue claims and make investments with confidence."
Harshiv added, "Gallagher has an enviable reputation in this specialist type of insurance, and the opportunity to join the team and develop a new practice in the Middle East and Africa is hugely exciting. I have an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by firms, clients and financiers involved in litigation and investments into disputes and look forward to bringing my knowledge to Gallagher’s growing client base."