Insurance: Non-contentious
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Band 2
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Law firm specialised in Insurance & Reinsurance - CMS in the UK
Chambers Review
CMS has a highly respected team with expertise in a wide spectrum of non-contentious insurance work, including M&A, pensions de-risking and regulatory matters. The firm has a noted presence in the market for its longevity insurance and reinsurance transactional work. The team provides strategic advice on a range of issues, including Solvency II. It has an impressive client base that includes international insurers, reinsurers and brokers.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised Cigna on a transaction with Unum that saw the former sell renewal rights in relation to a book of dental care policies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS have good strength and depth across their team, and have the ability to bring in different minds to bear on complex issues."
"CMS have a strong team across our core areas which means that they are able to bring together quickly people with the right skills and knowledge to help on a variety of issues."
"CMS respond extremely quickly, are always available and they are very flexible in their thinking."
"CMS have good strength and depth across their team, and have the ability to bring in different minds to bear on complex issues."
"CMS have a strong team across our core areas which means that they are able to bring together quickly people with the right skills and knowledge to help on a variety of issues."
"CMS respond extremely quickly, are always available and they are very flexible in their thinking."
Notable Practitioners
Jenny Nanalal is noted for her expertise in the pensions and life insurance spheres, advising on transactions including de-risking and business transfers. She also advises on regulatory matters.
"Jenny does a lot of reinsurer work and she knows her stuff inside and out."
"Working with Jenny is an absolutely brilliant experience."
Owen Ross's practice has considerable focus on insurance transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, along with associated regulatory issues.
"Owen is incredibly technical, and this is balanced with good pragmatism."
Thomas Lockley is noted for his impressive expertise in the pensions de-risking sector and regularly acts on significant longevity swap matters.
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