Insurance: Non-contentious
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Band 1
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Clifford Chance has a first-rate non-contentious insurance practice, servicing a diverse and high-calibre client base that includes insurers and reinsurers as well as investment firms, banks and brokers. The firm handles big-ticket M&A, in addition to regulatory and governance matters, with substantial international reach owing to its global network of offices. Its lawyers also handle business restructuring and capital raising within the insurance market, and have notable expertise in matters relating to insurance-linked securities.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Change advised Generali on its EUR2.3 billion acquisition of Liberty Seguros.
Strengths
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"Clifford Chance have excellent service levels across the team and they are super responsive."
"There are few issues that Clifford Chance have not encountered and this enables them to operate efficiently, effectively and with speed."
"Clifford Chance have very strong commercial awareness and a knowledge of the sector which is beyond just the legal dimensions."
"They have impressive depth, both on the transactional side as well as on the relevant regulatory aspects."
"Clifford Chance have excellent service levels across the team and they are super responsive."
"There are few issues that Clifford Chance have not encountered and this enables them to operate efficiently, effectively and with speed."
"Clifford Chance have very strong commercial awareness and a knowledge of the sector which is beyond just the legal dimensions."
"They have impressive depth, both on the transactional side as well as on the relevant regulatory aspects."
Notable Practitioners
Hilary Evenett is a senior director at Clifford Chance who enjoys an outstanding reputation in the London market for her expertise in insurance M&A. She can also advise on a broad range of complex regulatory issues.
"Hilary is one of the most experienced lawyers I have ever worked with."
Ashley Prebble, the global head of the insurance group, is routinely instructed by an impressive array of domestic and international insurance companies. His practice encompasses cross-border M&A transactions, complex regulatory matters and Part VII transfers.
"Ashley is very reflective and commercially-minded; he is good with the details of the law and regulations, and he is very pragmatic."
"Ashley is very pragmatic, with good technical knowledge."
Cheng Li Yow is regularly instructed by insurers and financial institutions to advise on reinsurance matters. She also has considerable knowledge in the insurance-linked securities space.
"Cheng Li is a calm and adept lawyer who is collegiate yet not afraid of tough discussions and negotiations."
"Cheng Li is very accomplished at joining the dots across multiple topics."
"Cheng Li is an outstanding reinsurance transactional lawyer; she is very experienced, knowledgeable and is always prepared."
Imogen Ainsworth impresses with her experience in major insurance transactions, including M&A as well as pensions de-risking and longevity risk transfers.
"Imogen's technical knowledge and expertise is really impressive."
"Imogen is a good advisor and ally; she is quick, agile and is able to flex her thinking where context dictates."
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