Department profile
A&O Shearman

Insurance

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


A&O Shearman

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Insurance - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is an established presence in the international insurance market, respected for its coverage of key European markets such as the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. The law firm's international strength is further enhanced by its Asia practice group. Its primary areas of focus include:

• M&A, capital raising and financing matters.

• Longevity swaps and risk transfers.

Key contact

Philip Jarvis leads the law firm's insurance group from the London office. Düsseldorf-based Jan Schröder is a key contact in Germany. Victor Ho is a key contact in Asia; he divides his time between the law firm's Beijing and Shanghai offices.

Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman are highly knowledgeable and detail-oriented. The team are very available and think critically and commercially. The firm feels like an extension of our internal legal team.

    Insurance respondentGlobal
  • A&O Shearman has an excellent understanding of insurance and reinsurance principles with a strong ability to translate financial concepts into robust wordings.

    Insurance respondentGlobal

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