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What the Team is Known For

ASW is an acclaimed Bermudian law firm that is particularly known for its specialised focus on the insurance industry. Its lawyers are noted for their experienced handling of the regulatory aspects of highly significant multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions. In addition, the team assists with licensing matters and W&I insurance. The firm provides high-end advice to an array of international insurance companies, private equity houses and financial advisers. The transactional and regulatory team is ably supported by an experienced dispute resolution group which is well versed in insurance matters.

Work Highlights

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  • ASW was Bermuda counsel to AIG on its USD3.3 billion sale of Validus Re to RenaissanceRe.

Strengths

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They provide efficient advice and have a good working relationship with the BMA and other regulatory contacts. They are also able to navigate complex regulatory questions in a commercial manner.

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In addition to being highly knowledgeable about Bermuda law and regulation, ASW is very responsive and able to navigate tight timelines.

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ASW provides practical advice on insurance regulatory matters that is directly actionable. They also provide insight on how the BMA thinks about issues, which assists in structuring transactions.

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The team has a deep understanding of the Insurance Act, with many years of experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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Neil Horner
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Neil Horner
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Neil Horner offers a wealth of experience representing insurance companies in transactional and regulatory mandates. He is especially noteworthy for his insights into the Bermudian elements of cross-border M&A matters in the insurance sector. He has further experience in reinsurance agreements and warranty insurance mandates.

Neil is our go-to lawyer in Bermuda for corporate and insurance matters. He can anticipate the issues and provides pragmatic and commercial advice.

He is very strong on client service and expanding client relationships.

Neil is like an encyclopedia of insurance knowledge, and he is also a pleasure to work with.

Neil is a safe pair of hands on all corporate and insurance matters. He is methodical, attentive to detail and always commercially-aware.

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Hanno Tolhurst
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Hanno Tolhurst
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Hanno Tolhurst is known for his deep knowledge of Bermudian regulatory matters. In addition to his expertise in incorporation and licensing, he assists clients with the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions as well as advising on reinsurance agreements and the re-domestication of insurance companies.

Hanno provides commercial advice.

Hanno has the energy and consistency required to be successful in projects of great complexity. His experience and drive are great assets.

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Kim Willey
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Kim Willey supports clients on a variety of insurance mandates, including those relating to the formation of overseas branches and the sale or acquisition of subsidiaries.

Kim is sophisticated and practical when it comes to finding solutions for a client.

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Rod S Attride-Stirling
Rod S Attride-Stirling
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Rod Attride-Stirling leads ASW's dispute resolution team, in which role he has gained wide-ranging experience acting for insurance companies in contentious matters. This includes cases arising from instances of white-collar fraud.

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Neil Horner
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Neil Horner
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Hanno Tolhurst
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Hanno Tolhurst
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Kim Willey
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Rod S Attride-Stirling
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