
Ruby Modare
Senior Associate
Ruby is an English-qualified lawyer with over 10 years’ experience at top tier international law firms, specializing in complex, cross-border insurance disputes. Her well-established career spans both the UK and UAE, where she has frequently advised on insurance coverage disputes valued at over $100 million. Notably, she worked with a team to advise an energy company on the coverage of a $2bn property damage insurance claim.
Ruby has built a strong track record defending complex claims, negotiating settlements, and consistently delivering practical, commercial solutions. Her practice focuses on resolving complex claims across various insurance/reinsurance sectors, including energy, trade, property, product liability, and agriculture.
With 7+ years’ experience in the UAE, Ruby has a practical, working understanding of local litigation, and cross-border litigation involving the Middle East. Her expertise in both UAE and English insurance laws, enables her to bridge the gap between London market reinsurers and regional interests. Additionally, Ruby has experience of insurance disputes in Latin America and Asia, where she has worked with local lawyers to provide strategic counsel on jurisdictional challenges, policy defense, and coverage litigation.
Ruby has contributed to leading publications such as the Middle East Insurance Review magazine and regularly leads seminars and training sessions on key industry topics, including liability coverage, claims management, and risk mitigation strategies.
Ruby is a native English speaker.