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Carey Olsen

Carey Olsen is commonly instructed by large insurance and pension funds and brokers alike on an array of transactional and regulatory matters, with recent work including a first-of-its-kind catastrophe bond issuing and large longevity risk swaps. The insurance practice is led by the highly experienced Christopher Anderson, a specialist in transactional and post-transactional insurance and reinsurance advisory work who also leads on defined benefit pensions plan administration. Natasha Kapp provides advice on global insurance business transfer schemes, and Arya Hashemi is a commercial expert prominent in insurance-based M&A.

Responsables de la pratique:

Chris Anderson


Autres avocats clés:

Natasha Kapp; Arya Hashemi


Principaux clients

Strategic Risk Solutions


Aon


Marco Re


Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund


GBG Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Strategic Risk Solutions on its acquisition of Robus Group from The Ardonagh Group.
  • Acted as sole Guernsey adviser to the MNRPF pension fund in its execution of a longevity swap of c. £450m pension liability exposure, with MetLife as reinsurer.
  • Advised on a captive assisted value share bulk purchase annuity transaction with an investment advice company.

Mourant

The expertise of Mourant's insurance practice spans captive insurer administration, re-domiciliation and termination, document reviews and amendments, and regulatory advice in the context of international transactions. Practice head John Lewis integrates corporate and commercial experience into insurance scheme transfers and restructurings, and Helen Wyatt is a banking and finance law specialist who provides Guernsey regulatory advice to clients in insurance and financial services. Chantal Barrett and Gordon Dawes lead on contentious insurance litigation, covering professional negligence and regulatory enforcement claims.

Responsables de la pratique:

John Lewis; Helen Wyatt; Gordon Dawes


Autres avocats clés:

Chantal Barrett


Les références

‘Experts in their field; very responsive and proactive.’

‘John Lewis is responsive and reliable.’

‘We have worked with Gordon Dawes and Chantal Barrett. Our experience is that Guernsey firms tend to focus more on other financial work, but these Mourant partners have genuine insurance expertise.’

Ogier

Ogier advises major international insurance funds and brokers, as well as corporate clients, on a broad array of complex insurance matters, and is particularly renowned for its expertise in high-value longevity risk swaps. The practice is led by Richard Sharp, whose experience covers all elements of insurance and reinsurance law and regulation, especially regarding novel ILS and cellular vehicles. Michelle Watson Bunn advises on insurance scheme operational and on transactional issues, and the capabilities of the practice were strengthened by insurance and reinsurance specialist Andrew Grant, who joined the firm from Mourant in December 2024, and Liam Murphy, who joined in April 2024 from A&L Goodbody LLP, and is a corporate and funds expert.

Responsables de la pratique:

Richard Sharp


Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Grant; Michelle Watson Bunn; Liam Murphy


Les références

‘The Ogier team has developed a reputation as the go-to law firm for offshore insurance entities assisting in the humanitarian/ESG space. They have played a role representing NGOs and other organisations on high profile and impactful transactions. Given the subject matter and pressures on costs associated with these transaction, using a firm that understands this and the subject matter leads to an efficient process for all parties.

‘The structures involved involve multiple work streams: insurance, along with trust and fiduciary expertise. Ogier is able to offer both in-house, which leads to a seamless and efficient service.’

Principaux clients

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development


Metropolitan Life Insurance Company


Prudential Assurance Company


Munich Re


Secquaero ICC and ICs/Schroders


Credit Risk Transfer Solutions


Falcon Insurance PCC


The Ardonagh Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development on its humanitarian insurance solution for Ukraine.
  • Advised various reinsurers, including Munich Re, Prudential Assurance Company and Met Life, on pension longevity matters relating to the pension funds of ITV, Thomson-Leng and The Merchant Navy Ratings, respectively.
  • Continued to advise Credit Risk Transfer Solutions on its various credit risk transfer deals.

Walkers

Walkers‘ insurance practice advises global insurance providers, asset managers, and major financial service clients on the legal and regulatory effects of acquisitions and sales, protected cell company establishment, management, and termination, and on contentious professional indemnity coverage issues. The department is led by Jessica Robinson, an insurance M&A specialist who also advises on day-to-day regulatory compliance on pension and insurance schemes. Sarah Brehaut and Adam Cole lead on complex and high-value insurance and commercial disputes, including large class actions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jessica Robinson


Autres avocats clés:

Sarah Brehaut; Adam Cole


Les références

‘Walkers has a very personal approach to dealing with matters, always willing to meet face to face and at short notice. This proactive approach, matched with its excellent industry knowledge, makes them an excellent partner for all legal matters.’

‘The individuals at Walkers stand out due to their ability to quickly understand a situation and quickly provide a sensible and pragmatic solution.’

‘They bring a personalisation to the service and ensure that have a full understanding of the client and situation to provide the concise advice required.’