Insurance: Policyholder - Australia
What the team is known for
Ashurst's impressive group offers extensive expertise in policyholder work, particularly D&O, warranty and indemnity matters, and is well placed to advise on the placement of insurance for acquisitions, business risk, construction and sustainment. The firm also regularly advises blue-chip insurer clients on a range of non-contentious issues including policy development and insurance M&A. The insurance team are increasingly active in the growing area of cyber insurance law, with experience advising on a range of cyber risk matters and cyber insurance reviews. Ashurst is able to draw on the firm's global reach in order to service international matters. Its key clients include AIA Group and KSL Capital Partners.
Strengths
"The quality of the work is good. Each specialist is excellent in their field."
Work highlights
Ashurst has advised Tetra Tech on the scope of its coverage under its professional indemnity insurance policy, further to a claim made in relation to the WestConnex Project.
Ashurst advised AIA Australia on the buy-out of Discovery Vitality Australia from its joint venture in respect to AIA Health.
Notable practitioners
Rehana Box is widely acknowledged as a standout practitioner in the insurance space generally, and especially where non-contentious issues are concerned. Based in Sydney, she acts particularly prominently on transactional and regulatory matters, including cross-border mandates. "Rehana knows all aspects of the insurance industry. She is incredibly responsive." "She is client focused and responsive. She provides highly practical and commercially sensible advice, while balancing legal risk."