Matthew Schlesinger has joined Covington & Burling LLP as a partner in its insurance recovery practice.

“Matt has a strong track record of success in the insurance recovery field, in particular on behalf of policyholders in the financial services sector,” said Mitchell Dolin, co-chair of the firm's global coverage practice. “As a seasoned litigator and counselor, Matt is a terrific addition to our group.”

Mr. Schlesinger represents corporate policyholders in coverage litigation, arbitration, and mediations with their insurance carriers and also advises clients on issues arising in the claims presentation and placement processes. He handles coverage disputes arising out of fidelity bonds, mortgage insurance, and for directors and officers, errors and omissions, cyber, environmental, asbestos, intellectual property, and a range of other liabilities, as well as first-party property damage and business interruption insurance losses. He also consults on policy renewals.