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A&L Goodbody

Insurance

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A&L Goodbody

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Our Insurance group is recognised as a pre-eminent corporate insurance practice. Its expertise spans all aspects of insurance law and regulation, both contentious and non-contentious.

As one of Ireland's leading Corporate Insurance law firms, we are at the forefront of developments in the industry, offering our clients the support and assistance they need to deal with new challenges and the opportunities the changing environment brings.

We are recognised globally as a leading legal and regulatory adviser to the domestic and international insurance industry in Ireland. Our insurance group is the largest and longest established in Ireland and has been market leader since its foundation in the 1980s. Our strength lies in the breadth and depth of our technical ability and innovation. We have a large team of experienced professionals at all levels: partner, senior associate and associate. In addition to our non-contention practice, over many decades we have been regarded as a leader in dispute resolution for insurance companies. We are particularly recognised for our expertise in large or complex litigation but also for resolution of smaller disputes with potentially serious consequences, such as financial ombudsman cases that affect a large number of potential claimants.

We advise on all aspects of insurance law, regulation and disputes and our clients include many of the largest domestic and international insurers and reinsurers.

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Insurance - Ireland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
A&L Goodbody has a renowned non-contentious insurance offering, acting for international insurers on all corporate and regulatory issues flowing from M&A transactions. It coordinates with foreign firms to advise on the Irish law aspects of global transactions. The team assists with portfolio transfers, and has considerable experience in re-domiciliation processes and Brexit contingency planning. The law firm has notable recent experience in regulatory issues around business interruption policies, ESG and the impact of sanctions.

Work Highlights

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  • A&L Goodbody assisted SCOR Global Reinsurance Ireland with its conversion from an Irish-incorporated DAC into a French-incorporated S.A.

Strengths

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  • A&L Goodbody's responsiveness and attention to our specific needs set the team apart, ensuring that we always feel valued as a client and are well taken care of.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • The team is pragmatic and provides excellent written and verbal explanations of complex matters.

    Insurance respondentEurope
  • A&L Goodbody offers top-notch expertise in insurance, strong commitment from the partners and a very dedicated and reactive team.

    Insurance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1James Grennan
    Band 1James Grennan

    James Grennan

    James Grennan has a terrific reputation as one of Ireland's leading insurance regulatory experts, including advising on reinsurance matters, as well as on business interruption policies, contractual issues and warranty products. He also has experience acting for insurers on sanctions issues.

    • James Grennan is a leading expert in insurance regulations.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • He is the best in town.

      Insurance respondentEurope
  • Band 1Laura Mulleady
    Band 1Laura Mulleady

    Laura Mulleady

    The market-leading Laura Mulleady advises insurers on portfolio transfers and the establishment of Irish insurance subsidiaries. She also assists with regulatory issues, with a particular focus on ESG issues, business interruption and contractual matters.

  • Band 3Sinead Lynch
    Band 3Sinead Lynch

    Sinead Lynch

    Sinead Lynch advises clients on post-M&A integration and portfolio transfers, as well as the establishment and authorisation of new insurance entities in Ireland.

    • Sinead is a very strong technical lawyer.

      Insurance respondentEurope
  • Band 3Stephen D'Ardis
    Band 3Stephen D'Ardis

    Stephen D'Ardis

    Stephen D'Ardis acts for a range of domestic and international clients in the insurance industry on substantial transactions. He also advises on regulatory issues relating to insurance and reinsurance.

    • Stephen is technically really strong and commercial too.

      Insurance respondentEurope
    • Stephen D'Ardis is very responsive and open to feedback.

      Insurance respondentEurope

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