Insurance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 2
Contact number
+81 3 6212 1200Chambers Review
Linklaters Tokyo offers notable expertise in the insurance sector, with a team including Japanese and internationally qualified partners leveraging the firm's global network to advise on matters such as funded reinsurance transactions as well as cross-border M&A.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters Tokyo advised Resolution Life, a global manager of in-force life and annuity policies, on its Bermudian reinsurance platform, Resolution Re, entering into a flow reinsurance agreement with a Japanese insurer.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters has many very experienced partners, and we receive very accurate advice."
"We value the quality of work, global network and prompt response."
"Even when we consulted on complex and difficult matters, the background of the matter was properly confirmed and an appropriate answer was given."
"Linklaters has many very experienced partners, and we receive very accurate advice."
"We value the quality of work, global network and prompt response."
"Even when we consulted on complex and difficult matters, the background of the matter was properly confirmed and an appropriate answer was given."
Notable Practitioners
Tracy Whiriskey regularly advises insurance companies on outbound transactions, including acquisitions, divestments and reinsurance transactions.
"In addition to her expertise in foreign law, Tracy Whiriskey also has a thorough understanding of the conservative culture unique to Japanese companies."
"We received first-class support from Tracy. She was extremely responsive, provided great commercial and market insight, and helped drive the deal to closing."